IT Developer

GreenState Credit Union; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in North Liberty is seeking an IT Developer to architect and support data integrations. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of hands-on experience, a strong foundation in the software life cycle, and proficiency in Java and API operations. Responsibilities include creating automated tests, leading software implementations, and ensuring data availability across platforms. This position promotes a comprehensive, inclusive work culture and seeks individuals dedicated to the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Three to five years hands-on development experience in integration solutions.
• Strong foundation in Software life cycle – Design, Build, Operate, Maintain.
• Experience with core banking data processing and CRM.

Responsibilities

• Architect and support cloud and on-premises data integration.
• Create automated API functional tests.
• Work with third-party vendors for software implementation.

Skills

API design and operations

Java

Integration technologies

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Education

College degree in a relevant field

Tools

SOAP

REST

XML

JSON

Job description

IT Developer

GreenState Credit Union – US-IA-North Liberty

Job ID: 2025-4346 | Type: Exempt Full-Time | # of Openings: 1 | Category: Information Technology

Overview

GreenState’s Information Technology department acts as a business partner that understands the needs of the business, enables business units to meet strategic objectives through technology, and provides members and employees with quality technology platforms that are always available, always relevant, and always scalable.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Credit Union’s core values and Service Standards in conducting GreenState’s mission and vision.
• Demonstrates a positive member service (internal and external) focus at all times.
• Demonstrates teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of all duties and responsibilities.
• Ensures confidentiality of member information.
• Supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Works with the team to architect and support both cloud and on‑premises data integration and error reporting solutions.
• Will work from functional requirement specifications, data integration specifications, and security specifications to maintain, modify, and devise new data integrations.
• Creates and updates automated API functional, performance, and security tests.
• Works closely with third‑party vendors to ensure problem resolution, or successful software or hardware implementation.
• Identifies, promotes, and evaluates idea‑driven solutions and innovations.
• Facilitates business process changes for greater efficiency and improvement.
• Defines specifications and workflow models for product development.
• Prepares scope, work‑effort, and cost estimates.
• Performs configuration changes to production applications.
• Executes and facilitates periodic testing and implementation of contingency plans to ensure availability of applications in case of system failure.
• Assists in preparation and testing of annual disaster recovery.
• Documents procedures in a manner such that future deployments and redeployments are repeatable.
• Adheres to the change management process for all changes made to system components by creating specifications in a manner that allows for notification to affected parties and recovery from the change in the event it is necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three to five years (minimum) hands‑on development experience implementing integration solutions.
• College degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong foundation on Software life cycle – Design, Build, Operate, Maintain.
• Hands‑on experience in integration technologies, API design and operations.
• Hands‑on experience in Java, SOAP, REST, XML, JSON, RAML, OAS, Messaging.
• Ability to handle tactical (technical) issues and lead with example to manage strategic accounts for growth and success.
• Understand various deployment topologies—On‑prem, Cloud; integration patterns & strategies, and their application/fit in customer context.
• Ability to lead conversations and presentations on topics like Integration best practices, testing, process automation, go‑live readiness.
• Technical Architecture reviews and roadmap.
• Ability to complete an end‑to‑end assessment—platform usage, integration scopes, troubleshooting, design patterns.
• Experience with core banking data processing, imaging, CRM, account opening, loan origination, and job scheduling systems is preferred.
• Proven ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization and develop positive working relationships.
• Excellent communication/influence skills, including reports; presentations; group facilitation; ability to develop professional relationships both inside and outside the organization.
• Capable of independent judgment with significant discretion to make daily operational decisions.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of financial institution operation and business processes.
• General familiarity with problem analysis and excellent level of problem‑solving capabilities to establish adequate solutions to operating problems.
• Must be able to satisfy all job responsibilities, including detecting and resolving system errors with very limited input from the direct supervisor.
• Stays current with emerging technology trends.
• Must be flexible to work after‑hours and on‑call.
• Must be bondable.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Enablement & Digital Delivery Director.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

GreenState Credit Union is an EEO/AA Employer. We strongly encourage all individuals to apply for openings with the credit union.