AVP/Senior Automation Developer

Kearny Bank; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearny Bank located in Fairfield, NJ is seeking an AVP/Senior Automation Developer to design and support automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and RPA. The role focuses on collaborating with IT to ensure compliance and optimal performance.

The successful candidate will need a Bachelor's degree in computer science and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a pay range between $90,000 and $125,000. This position requires strong communication skills and knowledge of development tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of development and/or automation experience required.
• Experience in regulated environments with change management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support automation using Power Platform.
• Integrate AI services and APIs to enhance automation outcomes.
• Collaborate with IT team to ensure solutions align with standards.

Skills

RPA experience

APIs

Microsoft Power Platform

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Tools

Power Platform

GitHub

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an AVP/Senior Automation Developer to design, build, and support secure automation and application solutions that streamline processes and elevate delivery across the Bank. In this role, you’ll leverage Microsoft Power Platform, RPA, APIs, and emerging AI‑enabled capabilities to deliver reliable, well‑documented solutions aligned with enterprise standards, SDLC controls, and audit requirements—partnering closely with IT teammates and business stakeholders from intake through testing, deployment, and ongoing performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support automation and application delivery using tools such as Power Platform, Robotic Process Automation (“RPA”) and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Integrate AI services and Application Programming Interface (“APIs”) where appropriate to enhance automation outcomes.
• Design and implement secure data handling patterns aligned to Bank standards.
• Build solutions in accordance with established development standards for secure design, testing, deployment and documentation.
• Collaborate with other members of the Information Technology (“IT”) team and business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and controls.
• Participate in intake and prioritization discussions and translate assigned requirements into well‑documented technical solutions.
• Coordinate testing and user acceptance with business stakeholders.
• Monitor automation performance and reliability to ensure sustainability and compliance; remediate failures as necessary.
• Ensure integrations and data flows are designed securely, tested appropriately and fully documented.
• Support audits by producing evidence for software development life cycle (“SDLC”) controls, change records and required approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of development and / or automation experience required; RPA experience preferred.
• Experience with APIs, data integration and secure credential handling.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant development tools, platforms and automation technologies such as Power Platform and GitHub.
• Exposure to AI enablement preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in regulated environments with change management and documentation discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of every job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Perform routine and typical tasks of an office such as typing, taking notes, reading/reviewing, computer work, filing, copying, answering phones, etc. that may require employee to view, stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch and lift. Position requires flexibility and willingness to be available to work generally during normal business hours, but can include early mornings, evenings and weekends; participation in after‑hours maintenance windows may be required based on operational needs.

The successful candidate will be required to prove on the first day of work that they are legally authorized to work in the U.S. The Bank will not sponsor a candidate for a visa or for work authorization.

COMPENSATION: $90,000 TO $125,000