Software Engineer Lead

MSU Federal Credit Union

3d • $105,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Engineering Lead is responsible for the design, development,
implementation, and lifecycle ownership of MSUFCU’s portfolio of software
solutions. This can include various MSUFCU-owned websites, digital banking
applications, core banking systems, financial mobile and web-based applications
in partnership with Reseda Group, as well as other internal systems and
applications. This position is a cross-functional role that works directly with
the product team and other stakeholders to identify requirements and
constraints, estimate timeframes, design user interfaces, define system designs,
and collaboratively develops innovative solutions that align with strategic
objectives. It includes writing robust, testable and well-documented code,
including the development of automated tests to ensure high reliability,
maintainability and quality while completing projects on time. This role also
documents and communicates system designs and decisions, contributes to
knowledge sharing across the team, and engages stakeholders through technical
presentations and collaborative design discussions.

Work Arrangement: This position is able to work onsite, hybrid, or remote (must
reside within the State of Michigan).

To be considered for this role, candidate must currently reside, or have plans
to reside upon hire, within the state of Michigan as described above. Occasional
travel on a quarterly basis to MSUFCU Headquarters (East Lansing, MI) may be
needed.

Schedule - Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Eastern Standard Time

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is
contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work
location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate
temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside
the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of
offered employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science or in a related field or 3 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of at least one of these programming languages: C# (ASP.NET Core), Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, object-oriented experience preferred.
• Knowledge of common JavaScript frameworks, especially Node.js, React, and React Native
• Familiarity with web technologies, including communication protocols, web server platforms, web services, HTML5 and CSS
• Understanding of databases and RDBMS and experience writing SQL queries.
• Knowledge of web application security concerns, OWASP top-10 and common exploits.
• Knowledge of and a desire to learn more about cloud-based infrastructure, especially in AWS and Azure.
• Understanding of Internet protocols, web server platforms, and web services.
• Ability to read and understand complex computer system documentation; this job requires some technical writing skills for creating documentation for new and existing applications and their APIs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software development through experience gained in a professional or classroom setting.
• Increased understanding of and skill for designing and developing programs that meet the needs and expectations of the business stakeholders and users.
• Demonstrated leadership through expertise in a software development subdomain (project management, system architecture, etc.), software development, or departmental expertise.
• Expert knowledge of department programming languages and conventions, design and development standards, and best practices.
• Ability to design and develop innovative, efficient, and complex programming solutions with excellent understanding of and consideration for impact on relationship to other programs and users.

Responsibilities

• Working with Software Engineering Manager, responsible for hiring, coaching mentoring and managing a team of high-performing software engineers.
• Create, uphold, support, and evangelize development standards and security requirements as it pertains to multifaceted, enterprise level software development operations.
• Partner with product and project management teams and other stakeholders to ensure healthy and productive feedback loops and create and maintain excellent, quality solutions for business units support by the team.
• Analyze and research enterprise level business problems; design, develop, and/or implement enterprise level business solutions, often to reduce costs or to improve business workflow.
• Independently lead the design and development of individual programming projects, communicating with stakeholders and other project team members as necessary.
• Participate in all development aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including: analysis, design, testing, code review, deployment, and maintenance for all systems and applications created and maintained by the Software Development department and for proposed digital and core banking solutions.
• Perform tasks as part of a cross functional development team using agile or other methodologies and utilizing project management software.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and implement effective solutions. Assist with fixing any software or infrastructure problems that affect the digital solutions that the Engineering department supports.
• Keep management advised of any system, infrastructure, or usage problem whereby the integrity of any of the systems, and/or the level of service provided to users is compromised or otherwise impaired.
• Assists in the support of critical operations, processes, and procedures including monitoring external and internal traffic, logs, and performance reporting for errors and anomalies.
• Assist in the maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure.
• Create and help maintain technical documentation for programs and systems created and supported by the Software Engineering department.
• Collaboratively works with business units, technical teams, and third-party vendors to create project plans, technical specifications, software diagrams, and technical documentation for software solutions developed and supported by Reseda Group. These programs must conform to department standards, business requirements, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Seek out and provide recommendations for process improvements that support department design and development goals and may increase department productivity and efficiency.
• Participate in training activities within your department or branch and with the learning and talent development department.
• Participates in the on-call rotation and assists with after-hours system needs as necessary. Maintain availability for such calls within established service levels.
• Prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 26 days of PTO within your first year, as well as Volunteer Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with a company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level