Navy Federal Credit Union
Application Engineer (Cloud)
Navy Federal Credit Union, Vienna, Virginia, United States, 22184
Overview
To research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain system and product solutions, applying knowledge of engineering principles. To provide technical direction and engineering support for projects and infrastructure. Develop and maintain expert functional knowledge of evolving IT engineering industry technologies/competition, concepts and trends. Lead and own complex projects or workstreams with limited supervision. Provide technical leadership to provide robust end-to-end solutions. Lead the delivery of computing services and the duties associated with cloud deliveries such as designing, planning, administering, developing, or maintaining applications in cloud-based environments.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to the aligned agile teams within the agile release train (ART)
Establish and lead project teams
Develop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communications
Procure and/or manage resources/timelines/deadlines/quality
Risk, Issue and Change management
Ensure successful project implementation
Scope of responsibility - Broad scope
Actively contributing to SAFe Agile ceremonies and artifacts
Design and implement cloud-based integration patterns using tools such as MuleSoft, Kafka, Azure integration Services
Designing and maintaining scalable architecture, designing and coding application solutions; integrating changes with other NFCU/vendor systems, and implementing vendor SaaS solutions
Support and contribute to the cloud migration and platform modernization roadmap for Consumer Lending
Collaborate with platform architects to define and implement event-driven architectures, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines
Document new system components, or modifications to existing components
Ensure the security and integrity of system and product solutions including compliance with Navy Federal, industry engineering and Information Security principles and practices
Perform engineering tasks and assignments in support of business needs
Perform engineering technology research, procurement, deployment, and configuration for new and modified systems
Provide technical leadership in the architecture discipline and development of information technology solutions
Present clear, organized and concise information to all audiences through a variety of media to enable effective business decisions
Providing level 3 (development tier) support, troubleshooting and resolving application/solution incidents
Provide input for estimation and delivery timeline recommendations including staffing needs
Ensuring the security and integrity of system and product solutions including compliance with Navy Federal, industry engineering and Information Security principles and practices
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
8-10 years of experience as a cloud or integration engineer in complex enterprise environment
Hands-on experience with Java, Spring, MuleSoft, RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, and message brokers and overall REST API Service development
Proficient in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), especially with managed integration services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Event Grid)
Experience in deploying and maintaining production systems
Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
Advanced skill exercise initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
Expert database and presentation software skills
Expert research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert word processing and spreadsheet software skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related degree
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud and cloud native, LOS, LMS systems
Exposure to Databricks or other data lake platforms
Business domain experience in consumer and business lending origination, servicing, and delivery
AI experience
Experience and knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, and ETL tools
Experience with security standards such as TLS, SSL, and data encryption
Knowledge of financial/banking industry standards, regulations, and practices
Knowledge of Navy Federal systems, products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
• Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2024
• Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
• Forbes® 2025 America's Best Large Employers
• Forbes® 2024 America's Best Employers for New Grads
• Forbes® 2024 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2024
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women ™ 2024
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
• Military Times 2024 Best for Vets Employers
• Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
• 2024 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
• Ripplematch Recruiting Choice Award
• Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.
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
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
REQNUMBER: 27094
To research, evaluate, design, implement, and maintain system and product solutions, applying knowledge of engineering principles. To provide technical direction and engineering support for projects and infrastructure. Develop and maintain expert functional knowledge of evolving IT engineering industry technologies/competition, concepts and trends. Lead and own complex projects or workstreams with limited supervision. Provide technical leadership to provide robust end-to-end solutions. Lead the delivery of computing services and the duties associated with cloud deliveries such as designing, planning, administering, developing, or maintaining applications in cloud-based environments.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership to the aligned agile teams within the agile release train (ART)
Establish and lead project teams
Develop project plan/scope/schedule/cost/communications
Procure and/or manage resources/timelines/deadlines/quality
Risk, Issue and Change management
Ensure successful project implementation
Scope of responsibility - Broad scope
Actively contributing to SAFe Agile ceremonies and artifacts
Design and implement cloud-based integration patterns using tools such as MuleSoft, Kafka, Azure integration Services
Designing and maintaining scalable architecture, designing and coding application solutions; integrating changes with other NFCU/vendor systems, and implementing vendor SaaS solutions
Support and contribute to the cloud migration and platform modernization roadmap for Consumer Lending
Collaborate with platform architects to define and implement event-driven architectures, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines
Document new system components, or modifications to existing components
Ensure the security and integrity of system and product solutions including compliance with Navy Federal, industry engineering and Information Security principles and practices
Perform engineering tasks and assignments in support of business needs
Perform engineering technology research, procurement, deployment, and configuration for new and modified systems
Provide technical leadership in the architecture discipline and development of information technology solutions
Present clear, organized and concise information to all audiences through a variety of media to enable effective business decisions
Providing level 3 (development tier) support, troubleshooting and resolving application/solution incidents
Provide input for estimation and delivery timeline recommendations including staffing needs
Ensuring the security and integrity of system and product solutions including compliance with Navy Federal, industry engineering and Information Security principles and practices
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
8-10 years of experience as a cloud or integration engineer in complex enterprise environment
Hands-on experience with Java, Spring, MuleSoft, RESTful APIs, OAuth 2.0, and message brokers and overall REST API Service development
Proficient in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), especially with managed integration services (e.g., Azure Functions, Logic Apps, API Management, Event Grid)
Experience in deploying and maintaining production systems
Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
Advanced skill exercise initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
Expert database and presentation software skills
Expert research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert word processing and spreadsheet software skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or the equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related degree
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting cloud and cloud native, LOS, LMS systems
Exposure to Databricks or other data lake platforms
Business domain experience in consumer and business lending origination, servicing, and delivery
AI experience
Experience and knowledge of relational databases, data modeling, and ETL tools
Experience with security standards such as TLS, SSL, and data encryption
Knowledge of financial/banking industry standards, regulations, and practices
Knowledge of Navy Federal systems, products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
About Us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
• Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2024
• Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
• Forbes® 2025 America's Best Large Employers
• Forbes® 2024 America's Best Employers for New Grads
• Forbes® 2024 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ 2024
• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women ™ 2024
• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
• Military Times 2024 Best for Vets Employers
• Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
• 2024 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
• Ripplematch Recruiting Choice Award
• Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.
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
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
REQNUMBER: 27094