Senior Application Engineer

Design, develop, and optimize software applications that bridge technical teams and end-users, addressing business needs through innovative solutions and enhancing member or internal user experiences. Leverage the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment, to ensure efficient system improvements. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals. Advanced skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques.Navy Federal provides much more than a job. 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Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience5-7 years of experience in application or software development engineeringComplete knowledge and understanding of business area/specializationAdvanced proficiency in software development principles, methodologies (such as Agile and Twelve Factors), and version control systemsExpertise in programming languages and development tools like Python, JavaScript (Springboot), HTML/CSS, with strong knowledge of modern frameworks and librariesMicroservice development experience, including containerization and deployment into cloud environments, preferably Azure Kubernetes Service in Microsoft AzureExperience using services in cloud environments, such as key management systems, certificate stores, and centralized application configuration / feature flags servicesDeep understanding of database structures, web technologies, and technical applications, capable of designing and implementing scalable solutionsExperience with observability instrumentation (metrics, logs, traces) and alerting frameworks and patternsStrong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to address complex technical issues efficientlyAdvanced written and verbal communication skills for articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience in software testing, quality assurance, and optimizing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability. Experience testing API testing tools like Postman preferredAdvanced knowledge of customer support tools, ticketing systems, and knowledge base platforms for effective resolution of technical issuesExpertise in data structures, algorithms, and applying them for optimal application performance and scalabilityAbility to lead projects, mentor team members, and contribute to the development of engineering policies, standards, and proceduresAdditional InformationHours:Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocation:820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 221805510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526Design, develop, and optimize high-quality software applications using various, advanced programming languages and frameworks that meet business requirementsCollaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and team members to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications, propose innovative solutions, and ensure timely task completionWrite advanced, clean, scalable, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices and organizational coding standardsImplement data structures and algorithms efficiently, optimizing code for performance, scalability, and user experienceIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve advanced application functionality, performance, and bugs, ensuring quality and system improvementsConduct advanced and team code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and learn from colleagues' expertise to maintain a high-quality codebaseLead small projects and initiatives, while building strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members and subject matter experts, driving collective success and continuous improvementContribute to generating and adhering to application and software development engineering policies, standards, and proceduresContinuously learn from individual and team experiences, fostering growth and improvement through collaboration and continuous feedbackFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-01