AVP Senior Software Engineer

Why Bank OZK?:

Founded on a legacy of more than 120 years in banking, Bank OZK is much more than just a company. We’re nationally recognized as an industry leader in financial services. That means we combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to our clients across the country. We’re investing in small businesses, fueling economies in local communities and changing skylines in the largest cities across America. Here, we're not simply filling roles. We're fostering even greater careers.

 

The foundation for a great career starts with an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in providing our dedicated team members with the best resources to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance as well as special perks and discounts. Learn more about Bank OZK benefits.

 

Job Purpose & Scope:

OZK Labs is the entrepreneurial heart of Bank OZK located at the center of the Innovation District in Downtown St. Petersburg, FL. We lead the digital transformation of community banking to deliver financial services that positively impact the lives of our customers.

 

Key contributor to the design and development of high-quality software applications using modern technologies and best practices. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.

 

 

Essential Job Functions:

1. Designs, develops, and maintains software applications by following coding standards and best practices ensuring work is completed timely and accurately.

2. Assists team members with complex engineering challenges; mentors other engineers and contributes to their technical growth and understanding.

3. Works on projects of significant complexity with general supervision.

4. Works in an agile environment effectively collaborating with other functions and teams.  Approaches every task with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.

5. Provides technical leadership by staying current with the latest technologies, best practices, and architecture patterns.

6. Contributes to application architecture, engineering standards, infrastructure, and delivery process.

7. Reviews code contributions from other engineers to ensure quality and architectural soundness.

8. Follows Bank policy, practice, and procedure.

9. Produces accurate, thorough, and timely work, while meeting commitments and following policies and procedures.

10. Completes training, as needed.

11. Regularly exercises discretion, judgment, and critical thinking in the performance of essential job functions.

12. Works on a variety of assignments, interacts and communicates with all levels of management.

13. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles, architectural patterns, and best practices.

2. Knowledge of and experience in modern technologies used to develop scalable, performant web, desktop, and mobile applications. Preferably experience with ASP.NET, React.js, Vue.js, React Native frameworks; JavaScript, TypeScript, C# languages; Azure cloud.

3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including presentation skills.

4. Ability to demonstrate effective organizational, troubleshooting skills, and critical thinking skills.

5. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment delivering quality work on time. 

6. Ability to work collaboratively in a continually changing environment.

7. Ability to mentor other engineers and contribute to their growth. 

8. Ability to contribute to application architecture, engineering standards, infrastructure, and delivery process.

 

 

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science, or commensurate work experience, required.

2. Minimum three (3) years of work experience in software engineering; OR, Master's degree in computer science or related field, plus a minimum of one (1) year of work experience in software engineering, required.

3. Minimum of two (2) years of experience with any of the following technologies required: ASP.NET, Node.js, React.js, Vue.js, React Native frameworks; JavaScript, TypeScript, C# languages; Azure cloud.

 

 

Job Expectations:

Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

 

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required.  Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added.  Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

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EEO Statement:

Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.