Sr Application Developer

Golden 1 Credit Union; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento, CA seeks a Sr Application Developer to join the IT – Service Delivery team. You will provide technical leadership, design and implement database applications, and collaborate with partners to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

The role focuses on applying advanced technical expertise, mentoring staff, and coordinating with stakeholders to translate business needs into solid technical specifications and ongoing enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or equivalent work experience required.
• 7+ years in software design, programming, maintenance, and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction for database applications.
• Review, design, and implement core systems using multiple programming languages.
• Collaborate with partners to understand platforms, APIs, and database structures.
• Define functional requirements and develop technical specifications.
• Perform object-oriented and structured programming as needed.
• Develop test plans and prototype integrations with third-party systems.
• Lead data analysis to improve performance and guide optimization.
• Design, maintain, and tune databases for reliability and efficiency.
• Mentor the development team and ensure project tasks stay on track.
• Create and enforce documentation standards for recovery and stability.
• Prepare test scenarios and validate program accuracy against requirements.
• Review goals and current tech to propose features and improvements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Database design

APIs

OO programming

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Golden 1 Credit Union, one of the top credit unions in the country, is seeking a Sr Application Developer for its IT – Service Delivery team in Sacramento, CA (Req #8494). As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative guided by the “people helping people” philosophy, Golden 1 is committed to empowering its members and uplifting communities as it creates a more equitable and financially inclusive California.

About the Role

You are naturally curious and always looking for better ways to achieve results. You will leverage advanced technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking to develop innovative application solutions that improve efficiency and drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, direction, and technical support for the development, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of database applications.
• Review, define, design, program, and implement solutions for core systems using third and fourth generation programming languages.
• Work with technical staff and business partners to understand platforms, integration points (APIs, services), and database structures.
• Collaborate with application owners and stakeholders to identify critical functional requirements for new or revised applications, analyzing business needs and developing technical specifications.
• Perform object-oriented and structured programming, depending on business need.
• Research, analyze, design, document, and create test plans and prototype host applications and solutions that integrate with third-party systems.
• Analyze user requirements and prepare technical design specifications to address those requirements.
• Lead evaluation and analysis of data related to application development to improve performance.
• Conduct database design, maintenance, and tuning to ensure optimal and reliable performance.
• Function as technical team leader to ensure all tasks are understood and on track; coach and mentor programming staff; plan, organize, delegate, and ensure completion of the team’s responsibilities.
• Develop standards for documentation to ensure recovery capability and satisfactory, stable performance of the platform(s), applications, and processes.
• Prepare test scenarios and evaluate test results to validate accuracy of programs and procedures.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of product offerings, identifying gaps and offering suggestions for improvement.
• Examine the company’s goals and review current technology to envision system features and functionality and recommend solutions.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance, including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 7+ years in software design, programming, maintenance, technical troubleshooting, and documentation required.