Senior Software Engineer (Hogan Core Banking System) (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area)

Hogan Software Engineer | 100% Remote (EST Hours) | W2 Contract (12 Months)

About the Opportunity

Optomi, in partnership with a leading financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Hogan Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of mission-critical banking applications.

This individual will play a key role in supporting core banking systems, implementing system enhancements, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring application performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise software development, experience working with Hogan banking platforms, and the ability to support complex financial applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise banking applications and core financial systems.
• Support Hogan banking applications, including CIS, IDS, DDA, TDA, PAS, and Umbrella.
• Analyze system requirements and translate technical specifications into application enhancements.
• Design, develop, test, and implement software modifications and new functionality.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement resolutions.
• Provide ongoing production support and participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.
• Utilize ServiceNow or similar IT service management tools to track incidents, changes, and service requests.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure application functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver system improvements.
• Participate in Agile and Waterfall software development lifecycles.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of software application development and maintenance experience, OR high school diploma/GED and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience developing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise software applications.
• Hands-on experience with Hogan Core Banking Systems, including: Customer Information System (CIS), Integrated Deposits System (IDS), Demand Deposit Accounts (DDA), Time Deposit Accounts (TDA), Personal Account System (PAS), Hogan Umbrella.
• Advanced proficiency with ServiceNow or comparable IT ticketing and incident management systems.
• In-depth understanding of SDLC methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience troubleshooting production applications and resolving technical issues.
• Ability to participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call support schedule.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Technical Experience

• Experience supporting debit and credit card processing applications.
• Experience with mainframe technologies such as COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, and IBM z/OS.
• Background supporting high-volume, mission-critical financial services applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

What the Right Candidate Will Enjoy

• 100% remote work environment.
• Opportunity to support large-scale, business-critical banking applications.
• Hands-on involvement in system enhancements, modernization initiatives, and production support.
• Collaborative technical environment with exposure to complex financial services systems.