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Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union provided pay range: $96,900.00/yr - $141,600.00/yr Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Application Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will optimize software applications that bridge technical teams and end-users, addressing business needs through innovative solutions and enhancing member or internal user experiences. You will design, develop, test and maintain scalable and resilient distributed systems that power our core products and services. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the evolution of our architecture. Responsibilities
Design and implement distributed systems and microservices that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and performant Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions Optimize system performance and reliability through monitoring, profiling, and tuning Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and development environments Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team Generate and adhere to application and software development engineering policies, standards, and procedures Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in web application development and Internet of Things using Java-based frameworks Strong understanding of Agile principles and Scrum practices, with hands-on experience participating in SAFe ceremonies such as PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, Rust or Scala Solid understanding of networking, concurrency, load balancing, and data consistency in distributed environments 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) 3+ years of production support experience Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Proven communication skills in collaborating with team members and customers to address concerns and understand customer needs Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable, actionable components Desired Qualifications
Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) Knowledge of distributed databases and storage systems (e.g., Cassandra, Redis, etc.) Exposure to observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Locations:
820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr. Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Dr. 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 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.
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Application Engineer
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Navy Federal Credit Union Navy Federal Credit Union provided pay range: $96,900.00/yr - $141,600.00/yr Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Application Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will optimize software applications that bridge technical teams and end-users, addressing business needs through innovative solutions and enhancing member or internal user experiences. You will design, develop, test and maintain scalable and resilient distributed systems that power our core products and services. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the evolution of our architecture. Responsibilities
Design and implement distributed systems and microservices that are scalable, fault-tolerant, and performant Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions Optimize system performance and reliability through monitoring, profiling, and tuning Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and development environments Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing across the team Generate and adhere to application and software development engineering policies, standards, and procedures Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in web application development and Internet of Things using Java-based frameworks Strong understanding of Agile principles and Scrum practices, with hands-on experience participating in SAFe ceremonies such as PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt workshops Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, Rust or Scala Solid understanding of networking, concurrency, load balancing, and data consistency in distributed environments 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) 3+ years of production support experience Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Proven communication skills in collaborating with team members and customers to address concerns and understand customer needs Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to break down complex problems into manageable, actionable components Desired Qualifications
Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) Knowledge of distributed databases and storage systems (e.g., Cassandra, Redis, etc.) Exposure to observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Locations:
820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5550 Heritage Oaks Dr. Pensacola, FL 32526 | 141 Security Dr. 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 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.
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