Senior Applications Engineer

The Senior Applications Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced software solutions tailored for HawaiiUSA FCU. This position requires leading complex software development projects that integrate credit union banking software systems to ensure compliance and operational excellence. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including operational and retail, technical and non-technical departments, to align software solutions with business objectives, industry, and regulatory standards. Additionally, the Senior Applications Engineer mentors junior engineers, and coaches colleagues, fostering technical growth and ensuring adherence to best practices throughout the software development life cycle. Ultimately, this role drives innovation and efficiency in digital banking platforms and information systems integration to support the organization's strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development within academic and/or professional field.
• Proficiency in coding, debugging, and using software audit tools.
• Demonstrated workplace written (correspondence and documentation) and oral communication skills from both spectrums (technical and user-friendly perspective).
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server and advanced database management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with digital banking platforms and middleware development (for example: MuleSoft)
• Prior experience mentoring engineering teams and leading cross-functional projects.
• Proven expertise in software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies and project management.
• 5 years of experience in software development within the finance or banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of banking software systems and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, testing, and implementation of software applications specific to banking and financial services.
• Collaborate with operations and administration to ensure software compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
• Manage and oversee software development projects, including research, workflow, IT process, and data mapping to optimize system integration.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in coding, debugging, and best practices to enhance team capabilities and project outcomes.
• Utilize software audit tools and conduct regular reviews to maintain software quality and security.
• Develop middleware solutions to facilitate seamless integration between disparate information systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and make informed technical decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain and enhance technical banking software systems, including Symitar, Microsoft SQL Server and other relevant platforms.

Skills:

The Senior Applications Engineer applies advanced technical knowledge daily to design and develop robust software solutions that meet stringent regulatory and banking standards. Collaboration with operations and administration is essential for aligning software functionalities with compliance requirements and organizational policies. Technical decision-making is critical in selecting appropriate approaches and methodologies throughout the software development life cycle, ensuring project success and system reliability. Mentoring junior engineers enhances team performance and knowledge sharing, while expertise in coding, debugging, and software audit tools guarantees high-quality deliverables. Additionally, skills in workflow, IT process, and data mapping, along with middleware development, enable seamless integration of complex information systems within the digital banking environment.

Minimum Physical & Other Requirements:

• Sitting for extended periods of time 
• Dexterity of hands and gingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components 
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals 
• Ability to handle all confidential matters professionally, maintaining and protecting the members and HawaiiUSA FCU information.  
• We'll make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid: After an in-person Monday-Friday. Following training period the Senior Applications Engineer can become a hybrid (full day in-office and full day work from home schedule of) half week in person, half week remote position. 
• Monday to Friday
  • Occasional evening and weekend work required
  • On call availability 24/7
• Quiet work from home space and high-speed internet required

Benefits & Pay

The expected pay range for the Senior Applications Engineer is $68,307 - $102,460/ year.

This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer for this role based on typical qualifications and market data. Offered pay may vary depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

We cover 100% of employees’ single medical, drug, vision, and dental monthly health insurance premiums. Employees also love receiving paid volunteer time, our pay it forward program, and matching their charitable donations up to $250 per year per employee. Tuition assistance for higher education is another special way we invest in our workforce. Benefits include, Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) and 3% Employer Contribution, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Prescription drug insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Life insurance, Flexible spending account, Disability insurance, Opportunities for advancement, Employee assistance program, Referral program, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Paid training, Professional development assistance, AD&D insurance, Volunteer time off, Credit union membership, Paid orientation, and more.

About Company:

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union is a local, not-for-profit, federally insured financial cooperative, owned and operated by our members since 1936. We are dedicated to helping members achieve their financial goals and our employees reach their career aspirations. We are committed to our community by extending ourselves through our time, efforts and resources.  Our motto, Life Matters, means celebrating life’s experiences and creating fulfilling work opportunities, not just jobs.