API Systems Engineer (Java)

Navy Federal Credit Union

Winchester, VA

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SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Backlog Prioritization, Bank Secrecy Act, Banking Services, Business Analysis, Business-to-Business (B2B), Change Control, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Credit Union, Data Formats, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Documentation, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Services, Hybrid Cloud, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intellectual Property (IP), Interpersonal Skills, JSON, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE), Job Requisition Posting, Leadership, LinkedIn, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Needs Assessment, Network Support, OAuth, On Call, OpenID, Oracle, People Management, Peoplesoft CRM, Philosophy, Pivotal CRM, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Cloud, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Product Backlog, Quality Control, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Salesforce.com, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Social Media, Software Administration, Software Evaluation, Spring Framework, Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Analysis, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Trademarks, Trend Analysis, Web Services, Writing Skills, eCommerce

LOCATION

Winchester, VA

POSTED

Today

Overview

To research, analyze, design, develop, implement, support, and maintain of systems integration software solutions. Evaluate, tune, and monitor current and planned systems integration software solutions. To integrate, and maintain complex systems integrations, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware, software, and networks to support organizational IT needs. Proactively address gaps with existing support processes, documentation, and prioritize accordingly. Guide configuration, debugging, and support for infrastructure and ensure all code quality and change control standards are met. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals. Advanced skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques.

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Develops/updates Services and APIs using Java technology for use in current and future projects
Serves as subject matter expert for enterprise integration services (SOA and API)
Collaborates with development teams, business units, and other ETS areas to identify, define, develop/modify and implement enterprise reusable Services and APIs
Works and contributes on the product backlog development by working closely with Business Analyst/Technical Analyst, and API team members
Works in an agile, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with short release cycles and actively collaborate with multiple stakeholders
Oversees peer code reviews and provide active guidance and direction on development
Works with team to develop and maintain policies, procedures, standards, documentation and governance process for SOA and API
Design integration solutions around cloud native applications which can work across public, private and hybrid clouds
Develop integrations with modern API Management frameworks that can be deployed in both B2B and B2C scenarios
Continually monitor the financial services technology landscape to track the latest innovations across the industry and communicate relevant information to leadership
Develop and apply architectural governance based on business and information technology strategies

Specific Duties

Serve as a subject matter expert on API integrations for enterprise initiatives and projects
Hands-on development of APIs, microservices, and platform proxies as deliverables for enterprise initiatives and projects
Participate in on-call rotation for emergency technical support and planned maintenance activities
Assist with root cause investigations and provide recommendations
Participate in deployment rotation to oversee implementation and coordinate with supporting partnering teams

Qualifications

Extensive experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of Java, JEE, Web Services and APIs
Extensive experience with SOAP Services and RESTful APIs utilizing a lightweight data-interchange format such as JSON
Expert knowledge and hands on experience with Mulesoft Anypoint Platform, Spring Boot Micro Services, Istio/Service Mesh, Spring Framework and Open API Specification/RAML
Expert knowledge and hands on experience with Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform cloud platform architecture, Pivotal/Tanzu platform/Tanzu Kubernetes Grid or equivalent k8s managed runtime.
Expert in implementing API security using OAuth, SAML, JWT and OpenID Connect etc.
Advanced knowledge of Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFE)
Expert problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
Expert skill in effectively communicating technical and non-technical issues and information clearly and concisely to all levels of management and staff
Experience in translating complex business requirements into functional architecture solutions
Experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders and vendors
Expert verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Advanced skill troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
Demonstrated skill in identifying industry trends and define their potential use in Navy Federal applications

Desired Qualifications

Integration experience with enterprise platforms Salesforce, Oracle HCM/PeopleSoft and CRM/Dynamics
Certifications in Azure development/architecture, Mulesoft Anypoint, Java, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Spring frameworks or similar
Experience with using Azure DevOps
Advanced knowledge of banking/financial industry standards and practices
Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal's functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience

Additional Information

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations:

820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.

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Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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