Senior Systems Engineer (Full Stack Developer)

Navy Federal Credit Union; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for its Internal Audit team in the San Diego area. The role focuses on administering and enhancing audit platforms, developing software, automation, data integrations, and AI-enabled solutions to improve efficiency and risk coverage.

Responsibilities include designing and supporting infrastructure, cloud adoption, and ensuring system reliability, with opportunities to lead small projects and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and services.
• Experience with system monitoring and alerting tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and support infrastructure including network, hardware, database, and system software components.
• Analyze business problems and recommend technology solutions.
• Assist with root cause investigations and provide recommendations.
• Design and implement security, architectures, and compliance standards.
• Modify and test vendor software to improve performance.
• Document enhancements for ongoing management of systems.
• Troubleshoot and ensure system reliability and availability.
• Lead small projects and coordinate with team members.
• Integrate hardware and software into cohesive systems.
• Maintain and monitor IT infrastructure to prevent downtime.

Skills

Systems engineering

Programming

Cloud technologies

SQL queries

Python

PowerShell

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

PowerShell

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Python

Cloud platforms

System monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Navy Federal's Internal Audit team is in the midst of an exciting transformational journey to become a best-in-class Audit function! As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will help drive this transformation by administering and enhancing key audit platforms while designing and developing custom software, workflow automations, data integrations, and AI-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, insight, and risk coverage. If you are passionate about combining systems engineering, full-stack development, and emerging technologies to solve complex business problems, we want to learn more about you!

Design, analyze, configure, support, and maintain of systems software solutions. Evaluate and monitor current and planned systems software solutions. To integrate, and maintain complex systems, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware, software, and networks to support organizational IT needs. Proactively address gaps with existing support processes, documentation, and prioritize accordingly. Guide configuration, debugging, and support for infrastructure and ensure all quality and change control standards are met. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals. Advanced skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and support technical infrastructure that includes network, hardware, database and/or system software components.
• Conduct routine analysis of business problems; evaluate, develop, and recommend specific technology products and platforms to provide cost-effective solutions that meet business and technology requirements.
• Assist with root cause investigations and provide recommendations.
• Research and design best fit infrastructure, network, database, and/or security architectures.
• Assist in developing and implementing applicable quality and compliance standards, protocols and/or regulations.
• Modify, program and test vendor software to enhance overall systems performance in the context of the organization and business needs.
• Document all enhancements in a structured and systematic way to allow for more effective ongoing management of the systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug errors during or after enhancements or upgrades to ensure system performance and availability goals are maintained.
• Build working relationships with team members and subject matter experts.
• Integrate hardware and software components into a cohesive system.
• Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance.
• Manage network configurations, servers, and IT infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintaining operational systems to prevent downtime.
• Lead small projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Complete knowledge and understanding of business area/specialization.
• Advanced skill with technical applications/languages, information technology or engineering methods.
• Experience with systems engineering and programming.
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies and tools.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and services.
• Experience with system monitoring and alerting tools.
• Advanced knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Expert knowledge writing SQL queries and administration of SQL Servers
• Expert knowledge of data analytics and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)
• Advanced knowledge of front-end development languages (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Experience developing and delivering server hosted web-app, tools, and software solutions

Additional Information

Hours:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Locations:

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
• 9999 Willow Creek Road San Diego, CA 92131

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 2026* Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025* Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026* Most Loved Workplace - America's Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025* 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care* Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026* Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers* Forbes 2026 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* 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award* Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community 2026From Fortune Magazine. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune Magazine, Fortune Media (USA) Corporation, and its affiliates 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.

Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at [e-mail] or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.

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.

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.