Software Developer

Software Developer
Tampa, FL

Since our founding in 1935 during the Great Depression, GTE Financial, a not-for-profit financial cooperative, has evolved into one of the largest locally owned and operated financial institutions in Tampa Bay, with $1.5 billion in assets. And while we are proud of our history and our excellent reputation for stability, it gives us equal satisfaction to know that our team members thrive in a collaborative environment that encourages them to share their ideas, opinions and suggestions. It is this mutual respect and give-and-take that have helped GTE Financial become recognized as an employer of choice in our area.

The Software Developer is responsible supporting the SDLC, troubleshooting and maintenance, and production support. The Software Developer will work closely with the AVP of Application Development to prioritize time between production support and as a project resource.

The Software Developer will work closely with the Senior Developer and Software Architect as a project resource and is responsible for translating business requirements into outstanding software. The Software Developer participates in creating new functionality, integrating and enhancing off-the-shelf and existing software, and maintaining existing systems. Additionally, the developer assists in generating reports and extracts for various business units throughout the credit union.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Be passionate about learning new technologies and increasing personal development.
• Research, design, and write software to specifications.
• Create outstanding code in all tiers: user interface, business logic, data access, and database.
• Develop high availability and highly scalable applications.
• Create prototypes and proof of concepts.
• Assists in the evaluation of software products.
• Participate in and conduct code reviews.
• Ensure solutions are released properly and the release is documented.
• Translate business requirements and problems into innovative technical solutions.
• Participate in user research and usability testing to help improve the user experience.
• Create reports and extracts from SQL server, Oracle, and other disparate data sources.
• Consult with management and review project proposals to determine goals, time frame, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources.
• Prepare project status reports and keep management, clients, and others informed of project status and related issues.
• Create and maintain technical and project documentation. Including but not limited to technical documentation, FAQs, and training materials.
• Create and maintain unit and functional tests.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Monitor production applications for performance and defects.
• Troubleshoot production related issues where our software is running.
• Timely and accurate completion of routine daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual support tasks.
• Participate in a rotating 24x7 on call support tree.
• Must demonstrate a functional knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act in addition to other Federal laws, including but not limited to: U.S. Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets & Control, Anti-Money Laundering, Right to Financial Privacy Act, and the Bank Bribery Act.
  
  Other Job Functions:
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Abides by all policies, procedures, and protocols set forth in the departmental, GTE Financial employee, operational and administrative policy manuals.
  
  Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work being performed and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of an employee in this job. Job duties can change at any time as directed by management. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer

Required Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to ensure issues are handled in a fair, consistent manner.
• Ability to think logically and troubleshoot issues.
• Motivated to learn new business and technical concepts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Work independently, as a team member, and as a team lead.
• Continually demonstrate GTE Technology Solutions shared values.
• Maintain an understanding of GTE Financial products and services.
• Understanding of the latest virtual channel solutions; including Interactive Teller machines and cross-platform mobile solutions.
  
  Required Educational/Experience Credentials:
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in the field.
• A minimum of 2 or more years programming experience with the .NET Framework.
• 1+ years programming or support of mobile development and applications is a plus.
• Microsoft developer certifications are a plus: MTA, MCAD, MCPD, MCSD, MCTS.
• Mobile development certifications are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree obtained through a formal 4-year program at an accredited educational facility; may be waived with equivalent experience.
  
  
  As an employee of GTE Financial, you will have a genuine stake in the success of our company and share in our commitment to exceptional customer service. We offer an award-winning work environment that is fast-paced and innovative. Employees of GTE Financial also enjoy competitive pay and outstanding benefits that include:
  
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision—no cost to employee
• Long-term and Short-Term Disability
• Optional Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, and Short Term Disability.
• Basic Life—no cost to employee
• Supplemental Life and Dependent Life Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k - will match 100% up to 3%
• Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• 10 Company recognized Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Onsite Wellness Center and Wellness Center Manager
• Financial Benefits
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  Come join us as we look forward to the next 80+ years of growth, achievements and success.
  
  Apply Online:
  https://gtefcu-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=679
  
  As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer,
  GTE Financial welcomes and encourages diversity as a vital part of our business strategy.

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