IT - Application Developer

IT - Application Developer Location : Location US-WA-Seattle Location : Address 425 Pike Street Location : City Seattle Location : State/Province WA ID 2024-3202 Category Technology Position Type Full Time Min USD $100,000.00/Yr. Max USD $115,000.00/Yr. Min USD $100,000.00/Yr. Max USD $115,000.00/Yr. Job Summary This position's primary responsibility is to develop and maintain applications and lightweight software tools for internal and external customer use. The Application Developer will use experience and judgment while applying a wide degree of creativity to perform essential functions of the job in a timely manner and within departmental and company standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of web applications, with a specialized emphasis on creating robust and efficient APIs for seamless data exchange. Along with the key functions listed below, this position will be expected to uphold the value that Washington Federal places on simply being kind when working alongside colleagues and servicing our clients. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Develop and maintain applications including but not limited to, web applications, REST APIs, and scripts, in support of internal business requirements or external customers. Design and build application interfaces and services to meet user specifications. Use Microsoft .Net (e.g., ASP.Net), SharePoint, SQL Server and other development technologies to build web and lightweight software applications to automate business processes, create new tools for business use, and integrate data and functions between in-house and outsourced systems. Create, optimize, and maintain APIs to facilitate seamless communication between various software systems. Implement security measures and authentication protocols to protect data integrity within APIs Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues related to both front-end and back-end components, as well as APIs Comply with industry standard programming methodologies and the Bank's software development life cycle, security policies and business continuity planning and standards. Contribute in formulating and defining the scope, objectives and technical direction for new or modified applications. Perform requirements analysis with subject matter experts and users. Participate in the architecture and design reviews. Strictly adhere to data security policies and procedures. Follow the Bank's Information Security policies, ensuring that the processing and handling of all customer information and confidential bank information is done in a secure manner and environment. Effectively communicate project statuses and issues to team, management and business stakeholders, ensuring application design fits within the Bank's vision. Conduct thorough testing of APIs and application components to identify and address potential issues. Document API specifications, usage guidelines, and implementation details for both internal and external developers. Collaborate with external partners and third-party developers to integrate APIs into their applications. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to team members. Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in API development and full-stack technologies. Provide customer service at levels that meet the requirements set by Bank management. Complete and pass all assigned eLearning courses and certifications as required. Ensures their direct report remain current. Adhere to bank policies and procedures designed to comply with Federal regulations, includ