Software Engineer III (Java/Angular) - REMOTE

Velera; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical telemedicine

Dental Vision

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Holidays 12

Disability insurance

HSA contributions

FSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Velera is seeking a skilled Java full‑stack developer to design, build, and support secure, scalable applications in a remote‑first environment. You will contribute to enterprise solutions, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in coding standards and security.

Responsibilities include delivering production‑ready code, participating in Agile ceremonies, and collaborating with Architects to refine solutions. A bachelor’s in CS or related field and 7+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/MIS or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong Java full-stack development expertise.
• Proficiency with Angular UI and API development.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop Java full-stack applications following SDLC and company standards.
• Lead and review code to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate with architects and business partners across the organization.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.
• Travel as needed and be on-call to support critical deployments.

Skills

Java

Full-stack software engineer

Mentorship

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

Tools

Angular

APIs

SQL

REST

Job description

Join the People Helping People

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

The Opportunity

This position will excel in designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and supporting secure, scalable, and robust full stack Java applications. The candidate will possess a deep understanding of technical issues, adept troubleshooting skills, and the ability to propose and implement enhancements. This role entails collaborating on the development of enterprise solutions and driving initiatives forward. The incumbent for this position will need an intermediate to advanced development level skillset allowing them to understand complex technologies, systems, standards, and best practices. The incumbent will exhibit a skilled perspective when identifying and delivering effective solutions, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Day in the Life

Work in a fast-paced Agile/Scrum environment. Develop basic to complex Java code & designs to maintain new and existing technology systems following company standards. Accountable to develop and deliver technical documentation. Undergo peer code and design reviews to ensure stable and high-quality production-ready code. Build and maintain full stack Java applications that meet or exceed industry regulatory requirements. Foster and maintain high collaboration with team members, other technical colleagues, and business partners from across the organization. Ensure compliance with established SDLC frameworks, including requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, testing, release management, and deployment. Ability to gradually take on more development tasks as learning increases. Exercise discretion and good judgment in making decisions. Lead a team with meeting project commitments, such as project goals, objectives, and corresponding delivery dates. Provide engineering leadership and mentorship to junior level engineers that are globally dispersed. Ensure compliance with all the audit and security requirements of the company. Review code for complex maintainability, coding standards and security issues. Participate and follow established Agile standards (including attending all Agile events) to create a collaborative and efficient development environment and meet project goals and delivery dates. Foster innovation to improve on existing challenges and to realize new opportunities. Effectively collaborate with Architects to develop and review intended solutions. Ability to travel as needed to perform position responsibilities. Availability to be on-call as needed Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, related technology field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Seven years professional work experience in software development required. (Java) Two years of experience performing as a subject matter expert. Proficiency in using Angular to code the UI Proficiency as a Java full-stack software engineer preferably with knowledge in two or more modern programming languages. Years of experience may be offset by having proficiency in one or more highly specialized technologies or skills. Advanced technical skills developing API’s, frontend, backend, data development, and architecture. Thorough understanding of databases, including creation of basic to complex database SQL statements. Proficiency of computer engineering fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms. Ability to modify existing code and write complex scripts according to standards and best practices. Leading and authoring of technical specifications and detailed designs. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of coding standards and apply them.

#LI-LM1 About Velera

At Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.

Pay Equity

$95,800.00 - $124,500.00 Actual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Great Work/Life Benefits!

• Competitive wages


• Medical with telemedicine


• Dental and Vision


• Basic and Optional Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Maternity, Parental, Family Care


• Community Volunteer Time Off


• 12 Paid Holidays


• Company Paid Disability Insurance


• 401k (with employer match)


• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• Supplemental Insurance


• Mental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Wellness program

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law. Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set foreatst in the following "EEO is the Law" Poster. Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer.

Velera is an E-Verify Employer.

Not eligible for sponsorship.

This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.

Other Information

Your voice. Our velocity. Shaping a new era together. At Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, you’ll be part of a team committed to the long-term growth and success of financial institutions, our employees and our industry. United by Purpose Our employees are united by a people‑helping‑people purpose that guides how we show up every day. A culture rooted in taking ownership and doing what’s right has fostered long‑term dedication and earned Velera recognition for both our inclusive culture and commitment to excellence. Your Story Shapes Our Culture Connection and recognition are core to who we are. We cultivate inclusion, celebrate employees who live our values and create meaningful opportunities for engagement that build strong relationships and a true sense of belonging across our teams. Remote by Design Our remote‑first culture is built for collaboration, flexibility and connection – bringing people together in person when it matters. Flexible time off and healthy working norms support wellbeing and psychological safety, while integrity‑driven leadership empowers you to do your best work. Strength in Stability With more than 40 years of fintech innovation, Velera offers the stability of a trusted legacy with the momentum of forward‑thinking solutions. We enable thousands of financial institutions and the communities they serve through secure, leading‑edge technology and partnership. Explore velera.com to learn more about how Velera is advancing our purpose of accelerating partners’ success through innovative financial technology and inspired service.