Description

Sound is looking for…

A Senior Programmer Analyst to join our team! As the Senior Programmer Analyst you will be responsible for capabilities of the Episys Symitar system with regard to PowerOn programming, standard batch programming options, forms, and Episys parameter settings. In this role you will be responsible for leading maintenance and development of the Credit Union’s core financial system functionality through core system integrations, batch and on demand specfiles, reports, and file maintenance routines.

At Sound you will experience…

• Our purpose which is “to stand with you through all waves of life”. Every day, our employees help us to live this purpose. We believe in empowering our employees to do the right thing. 
• A diverse workforce with an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Besides competitive pay, we offer career growth, and we hold a benefits package that’s consistent with our purpose, personalities, and values.
• Teams that are living out the credit union philosophy of “people helping people”.
• Fellow employees who are dependable, genuine, inclusive, and resourceful.
• Leaders of Sound Credit Union who embrace our Brand Purpose. At Sound, we recognize our actions strongly impact our Brand-led culture. Therefore, we commit to consistently serve as Brand Advocates by modeling desired behaviors to inspire others through being Supportive, Open, Unified, iNclusive, and by Doing the right thing.
• Learn more about our company culture here!

As a Senior Programmer Analyst you will…

• In partnership with System Administrators and Technical Product Managers, maintain and customize current application software; design, program, and implement software solutions that meet business requirements using Symitar PowerOn, SymForm, SymXchange and other tools.
• Serve as a resource for problem determination and follow-up; and provide technical support to users.
• Participate in defining system requirements, develop and lead implementation plans, and test software and system capabilities.
• Represent business requirements to vendors to define system requirements and help the vendors understand organizational needs.
• Ensure the updating of credit union software by preparing new releases/patches/fixes/flashes from software vendor.
• Maintain system integrity and work with staff to ensure that programs are accurate and usable. Make changes as needed.
• Organize, document and maintain current, previous, and test libraries.
• Ensure data integrity across all supported applications and platforms by monitoring operational procedures and activities.
• Provide expertise when needed to repair malfunctioning systems or to perform systems configuration changes or upgrades that must be accomplished at times when no users are on the system.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will bring to the team…

• Three years’ demonstrated experience in programming required.
• Symitar PowerOn programming preferred.
• Experience developing software requirement specifications, managing projects, and developing application software preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Information Technology Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition:

• Must be bondable
• Employer sponsorship to secure or maintain employment authorization not available

As a team member of Sound, you will receive…

• These benefits in support of a true work/life balance:
  • Full medical, dental, vision, and disability for the employee [yourself] with premiums paid by Sound
  • 401(k) with 4% match - Plus discretionary profit share of up to 5% of annual salary
  • Employee assistance program for wellness counseling
  • Free and/or discounted banking services with Sound
  • Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued annually
  • 10 paid federal holidays every year
  • Gym/lifestyle reimbursement
  • Employee bonus program
  • Tuition assistance
  • ORCA pass
• Incentives available for multilingual speakers

Your compensation:

At Sound Credit Union we believe in paying our employees a fair and living wage. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to their role. This strategy promotes a talented and empowering work environment that we hope you will be a part of! Our pay ranges are built to allow for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as for room for growth and tenure achieved in a role over time. Typical new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates, which allows us to offer merit-based salary increases.

Minimum: $ 85,600
Midpoint: $107,000
Maximum: $128,400

Your hours:

A hybrid schedule Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm.

In your role you will have the ability to combine in-person and remote work. 

About Sound Credit Union…

Sound Credit Union (Sound) was founded in 1940 and is one of Washington State’s largest credit unions. We have 26 full-service branches located throughout the Puget Sound region. At Sound, we pride ourselves on making connections with our members, employees, and community. We’d love to share more about why Sound is somewhere you want to be, apply now, and visit our website at: www.soundcu.com.

The future is in our hands…

Sound Credit Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, age or any other protected status.

People of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply!