Software Engineer

Automated Financial Systems, LLC; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Automated Financial Systems, LLC in Exton, PA, is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the enterprise‑level AFSVision system within an agile team. You’ll analyze requirements, develop specifications, and deliver code across the full software development lifecycle, including testing and production support.

You will collaborate with clients and serve as a technical liaison, producing clear documentation and participating in design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or a related field is required.
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Equivalent technical certification or coursework accepted.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze functional requirements and use cases for the application.
• Code, configure, and test application features and technical architecture components.
• Participate in code and design reviews, contributing to team quality standards.
• Identify and remediate defects and performance issues discovered during testing.
• Prepare technical documentation and deployment impact analyses.
• Participate in internal team, project, and client status meetings.

Skills

COBOL concepts

Java

SQL

SDLC

Technical documentation

FSDs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Equivalent technical certification or coursework

Tools

XML

JSON

REST

Web technologies

MSSQL

DB2

Oracle

Subversion

Git

Jira

Job description

Job Family Software Engineering

Reports to Lead Software Engineer, Associate Manager, Manager, Senior Manager,

Job Function Application Development

Job Status Full-time

Classification Professional

Job Level 4

Travel 0-20%

Role Summary

Working within an agile environment, the Software Engineer is responsible for analyzing functional requirements, developing programming specifications, and providing technical documentation for AFS's enterprise-level AFSVision system. This role encompasses the full software development lifecycle, including coding, unit testing, defect remediation, and production support. The Software Engineer also plays a key role in client implementations and serves as a technical liaison to client staff.

Essential Functions

• Review and analyze functional requirements and use cases for the application.
• Code, configure, and test application features and technical architecture components.
• Participate in code and design reviews, contributing to team quality standards.
• Identify and remediate defects and performance issues discovered during testing.
• Prepare technical documentation and deployment impact analyses.
• Participate in internal team, project, and client status meetings.

Core Competencies

• Intermediate proficiency in COBOL programming language concepts, experience with JAVA a plus.
• Solid foundation and practical experience with relational database management systems (RDBMS) and SQL.
• Detailed understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
• Proficiency in writing clear and structured technical documentation, including:
• Functional Specification Documents (FSDs), including in-project change updates.
• Operational process documentation.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent technical certification or coursework accepted.
• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Software engineering experience in the financial services, insurance, or accounting industries.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum SDLC methodology.
• Working knowledge of XML, JSON, REST, and related web technologies.
• Experience with browser-based applications and web development technologies.
• Exposure to relational database platforms such as MSSQL, DB2, or Oracle.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Experience with version control systems (Subversion/Git) and issue tracking tools (Jira).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in an office setting during normal business hours, with limited evening requirements for special events. Flexible schedule options are available in accordance with AFS company policy. This role requires high-frequency use of computer keyboards and monitors.

Position Description Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. This position description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and is not an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Additional Eligibility Qualification n/a

Certifications n/a

Licensure n/a

Supervisory Responsibilities n/a

Work Environment Work is performed primarily in an office setting, during normal business hours (days) with limited nights (for special events). Flexible schedule options are according to AFS company policy.

Physical Demands High frequency keyboarding, extensive screen exposure, normal office noise.

Visa Sponsorship Flexible