Senior Core & Applications Developer

About the role

Looking for a place where your development expertise can make a real impact on the organization? Do you thrive on solving complex system challenges, building innovative solutions, and partnering with teams across the business to improve operations and member experiences? Want to work for a credit union that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you! We're looking for a Senior Core & Applications Developer to join our Core Processor Application Development team. This role is critical in supporting and enhancing our core banking environment, leading complex development initiatives, mentoring fellow developers, and helping drive the future of our technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key technical resource responsible for developing, supporting, and enhancing the Symitar Episys core platform and related applications; design highly efficient solutions that improve processes and support exceptional member service.
• Research, analyze, test, and implement solutions to complex business and system challenges while providing innovative recommendations that help departments operate more effectively.
• Provide guidance to other developers, participate in code reviews, share best practices, and help elevate the overall capabilities of the team (technical mentor).
• Collaborate closely with business units, vendors, and technical teams to deliver projects that support strategic business initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to modernize processes, improve integrations, and leverage new technologies that support evolving business needs.
• Work in a fast‑paced Agile environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and teamwork are highly valued.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Development, Systems Analysis, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of programming experience with strong knowledge of systems design and computer operations.
• Extensive experience with Symitar Episys is strongly preferred.

Skills

• PowerOn Programming Language
• SymConnect / SymXchange
• SymForm PDF
• HTML, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, XML
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and application support.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of AIX/UNIX environments (plus).
• Experience with C++, Perl, PHP, Java, or other object‑oriented programming languages (beneficial).
• ITIL certification (plus).

Benefits

• Great work environment – Top Workplaces award winner 5 years including 2026.
• Great team culture.
• Hybrid role based in sunny San Diego with full‑remote option.
• 18 days of PTO in the first year plus 12 holidays per year.
• 6% 401(k) match.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc