Navy Federal Credit Union
Overview
The Developer will oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of Digital Payments products and features working in collaboration with architecture, platform, product, operations, and business teams to accelerate the delivery of innovative money movement solutions and capabilities aligned with member‑centric business initiatives and corporate strategies. This role ensures adherence to SDLC, operational, architectural, and security standards, and provides technical guidance to both leadership and less‑experienced team members. The Developer specializes in delivering cloud‑based compute services and applications, requires extensive knowledge of integration technologies, and works independently on complex projects. Familiarity with Navy Federal's core banking platform, payment products, cloud, and platform strategy is preferred.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Technical Product Owner / Manager, Project Manager, and Scrum Master to lead the planning and delivery of products and features
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and developers to analyze, define, and document the technical design for logical processes, workflows, system integrations, data, system environment, internal / external controls
Perform analysis of technical challenges and advise team on mitigation and corrective action
Maintain the product backlog including business and technical requirements in collaboration with developers, architects, Scrum Master, and business product owner
Drive definition of technical enablers and non‑functional requirements
Perform peer design and code reviews; provide guidance on standards and best practices
Develop implementation plans, coordinate with dependent teams, and drive the release and change management processes
Manage the Continuous Integration & Delivery pipeline and toolchain
Troubleshoot build / deployment, system, and application issues
Oversee resolution of system and application defects
Maintain and monitor systems, applications, services post‑implementation
Develop and maintain product documentation
Develop in‑depth domain knowledge of products, platforms, and technologies
Conduct research and analysis on new and emerging technologies and share with the team
Provide guidance and mentorship for less experienced team members
Build and maintain relationships with leadership, team members, and key internal / external stakeholders including vendors
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related degree, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Significant experience in one or more of the following disciplines: systems engineering, software engineering, technology management
Significant experience with object‑oriented programming languages with specific emphasis on Java / J2EE
Significant experience developing web services using spring boot and other, microservices, APIs using REST and SOAP architecture patterns.
Significant experience in Event driven Architecture using Kafka, Confluence , Apache Flink and Event Streaming.
Significant experience developing and deploying applications to private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure)
Advanced experience with enterprise cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos, Azure Data Lake)
Advanced experience and knowledge of Continuous Integration & Delivery practices and tools.
Strong experience in database skills.
Advanced knowledge and experience of software development practices including defining, developing, testing, and implementing system requirements; designing, coding, debugging applications deployed to on‑prem and cloud platform environments
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, practices, theories, and methods to identify and solve complex problems and perform sophisticated analyses
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the end‑to‑end IT process, including architecture, design & engineering, implementation, and operations
Significant experience in developing scripts or applications to automate system/application deployment, configuration, or management
Advanced experience with Agile software development practices
Advanced knowledge of the product management lifecycle
Advanced skill troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
Advanced skill in systems analysis, workflow, and procedural analysis
Advanced skill applying innovative approaches to solve technical design issues
Advanced skill influencing and guiding strategic thinking
Advanced skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements
Advanced skill designing and deploying new, upgraded and/or existing systems
Advanced skill analyzing and organizing problems or work processes for technical solutions
Advanced problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
Advanced skill applying innovative approaches to solve technical design issues
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
Advanced database and presentation software skills
Advanced research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
Significant experience leading, guiding, and mentoring others
Self‑motivated and proactive, able to learn quickly and apply new concepts, tools, and applications
Demonstrated ability to solve complex system/integration problems through innovative solutions
Desired Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of financial/banking industry standards, open banking standards, regulations, and practices
Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
Advanced knowledge and experience implementing and/or supporting payment processing systems (e.g., Real‑Time Payments, FedNow, International Payments, Zelle, ACH, Wires).
Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Locations 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
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.* Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2025 Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2024 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America Military Times 2024 Best for Vets Employers Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025 Forbes 2025 America’s Best Large Employers Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for New Grads Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025 2025 Handshake Early Talent AwardFrom 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 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.
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.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with Technical Product Owner / Manager, Project Manager, and Scrum Master to lead the planning and delivery of products and features
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and developers to analyze, define, and document the technical design for logical processes, workflows, system integrations, data, system environment, internal / external controls
Perform analysis of technical challenges and advise team on mitigation and corrective action
Maintain the product backlog including business and technical requirements in collaboration with developers, architects, Scrum Master, and business product owner
Drive definition of technical enablers and non‑functional requirements
Perform peer design and code reviews; provide guidance on standards and best practices
Develop implementation plans, coordinate with dependent teams, and drive the release and change management processes
Manage the Continuous Integration & Delivery pipeline and toolchain
Troubleshoot build / deployment, system, and application issues
Oversee resolution of system and application defects
Maintain and monitor systems, applications, services post‑implementation
Develop and maintain product documentation
Develop in‑depth domain knowledge of products, platforms, and technologies
Conduct research and analysis on new and emerging technologies and share with the team
Provide guidance and mentorship for less experienced team members
Build and maintain relationships with leadership, team members, and key internal / external stakeholders including vendors
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related degree, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
Significant experience in one or more of the following disciplines: systems engineering, software engineering, technology management
Significant experience with object‑oriented programming languages with specific emphasis on Java / J2EE
Significant experience developing web services using spring boot and other, microservices, APIs using REST and SOAP architecture patterns.
Significant experience in Event driven Architecture using Kafka, Confluence , Apache Flink and Event Streaming.
Significant experience developing and deploying applications to private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure)
Advanced experience with enterprise cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos, Azure Data Lake)
Advanced experience and knowledge of Continuous Integration & Delivery practices and tools.
Strong experience in database skills.
Advanced knowledge and experience of software development practices including defining, developing, testing, and implementing system requirements; designing, coding, debugging applications deployed to on‑prem and cloud platform environments
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, practices, theories, and methods to identify and solve complex problems and perform sophisticated analyses
Advanced knowledge and understanding of the end‑to‑end IT process, including architecture, design & engineering, implementation, and operations
Significant experience in developing scripts or applications to automate system/application deployment, configuration, or management
Advanced experience with Agile software development practices
Advanced knowledge of the product management lifecycle
Advanced skill troubleshooting and resolving technical problems
Advanced skill in systems analysis, workflow, and procedural analysis
Advanced skill applying innovative approaches to solve technical design issues
Advanced skill influencing and guiding strategic thinking
Advanced skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements
Advanced skill designing and deploying new, upgraded and/or existing systems
Advanced skill analyzing and organizing problems or work processes for technical solutions
Advanced problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, team building, and presentation skills
Advanced skill applying innovative approaches to solve technical design issues
Expert verbal and written communication skills
Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
Advanced database and presentation software skills
Advanced research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Experience working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, vendors
Significant experience leading, guiding, and mentoring others
Self‑motivated and proactive, able to learn quickly and apply new concepts, tools, and applications
Demonstrated ability to solve complex system/integration problems through innovative solutions
Desired Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of financial/banking industry standards, open banking standards, regulations, and practices
Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
Advanced knowledge and experience implementing and/or supporting payment processing systems (e.g., Real‑Time Payments, FedNow, International Payments, Zelle, ACH, Wires).
Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Locations 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
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.* Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2025 Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces Fortune Best Workplaces for Women 2024 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America Military Times 2024 Best for Vets Employers Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025 Forbes 2025 America’s Best Large Employers Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for New Grads Forbes 2025 America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025 2025 Handshake Early Talent AwardFrom 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 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.
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.
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