What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Developer position at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation?
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $88,000.00 and $105,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
Role Description
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Developer with experience developing web applications using React.js and Java/Node-based backends. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in object-oriented programming and database concepts, a keen interest in cloud technologies (especially Microsoft Azure), understands software development lifecycle and has a desire to grow within a collaborative, Agile development environment.
Role is based out of our Charlotte office on a hybrid segmentation.
Role Objectives
- Assist in the development of web applications using React.js and Java (e.g., Spring Boot)/TypeScript (Node.js).
- Support the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and contribute to microservices-based architectures.
- Write clean, maintainable code using object-oriented programming principles.
- Build responsive front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases under guidance.
- Participate in Agile development activities including stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews.
- Contribute to cloud-native solutions using Azure services.
- Learn and assist with CI/CD pipelines and container-based deployment using Docker and Kubernetes.
Qualifications and Skills
- Experience developing web applications as a full stack development (internships or academic projects count).
- Basic to intermediate proficiency in object-oriented programming language (React.js, Java).
- Good understanding of data structures and software design patterns.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and interest in microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS.
- Familiarity with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB).
- Basic understanding of Agile methodologies, Git, and CI/CD concepts.
- Exposure to Azure cloud services or willingness to learn.
- Willingness to learn and grow within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong problem-solving skills and an eagerness to work on both front-end and back-end tasks.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.
Salary : $88,000 - $105,000
