Sr. Software Engineer (Omaha, NE)

First National Bank of Omaha; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with matching

Time Off Programs

Health Savings Account

Employee Banking

Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Job summary

First National Bank of Omaha is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead and mentor with deep programming expertise and business focus. You will design and maintain complex backend services using Java/J2EE, Spring frameworks, and cloud tooling, while fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous learning.

The role emphasizes technical stewardship, incident response, and translating business needs into scalable software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5-7 years of professional software development experience.
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
• Expert understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with TDD and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient in Java with Lambda, Streams, and functional interfaces.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale web services with Java/J2EE and REST/SOAP.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement sophisticated software solutions with Java/Kotlin/Swift.
• Write clean, efficient code and leverage AI tools to boost productivity.
• Refine business needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Collaborate with teams using Agile methodologies.
• Profile, debug, and optimize performance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews for junior members.
• Champion software quality and testing standards.
• Respond to production incidents with deep technical knowledge.
• Communicate complex concepts to bridge tech and business.
• Deliver resilient services with proper monitoring and maintenance.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in technical development.
• Set and maintain team technical standards.
• Adapt to evolving challenges with innovative solutions.
• Pursue continuous learning for self and team.
• Participate in squad on-call rotation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kotlin

Swift

REST APIs

OpenAPI/Swagger

Agile

Git

AWS

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RabbitMQ

Spring Cloud Gateway

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Summary of the Job

The Senior Software Engineer at FNBO is a technical leader who combines deep programming expertise with business acumen to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role requires advanced technical skills, strong collaborative abilities, and a service-oriented approach to software development. The Senior Engineer acts as a technical steward who mentors junior team members while maintaining a growth mindset. This position is responsible for developing, and maintaining complex solutions that align with business objectives and meet high standards of quality and performance.

About This Role

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement sophisticated software solutions using deep expertise in digital technologies (java, spring boot, kotlin, swift) and proficiency in additional programming languages
• Write clean, efficient code leveraging advanced language features and embracing AI tools to increase productivity
• Gather, organize, and refine business needs into clear, actionable requirements that align with technical capabilities
• Partner effectively with team members and cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies
• Profile, debug, and optimize application performance using advanced techniques
• Conduct thorough code reviews for junior team members with constructive feedback
• Champion software quality and testing standards across the development team
• Respond swiftly and effectively to production incidents, applying deep technical knowledge to drive issue resolution
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to bridge the gap between technical and business teams
• Deliver quality, healthy, and resilient services with appropriate monitoring and maintenance strategies
• Mentor and guide junior team members in their technical development
• Set and maintain technical standards within the team
• Adapt to evolving situations and generate innovative solutions to complex technical challenges
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and improvement for self and team
• Implement team strategies for collective growth and knowledge sharing
• Participate in the squad on-call rotation

The Ideal Candidate for This Role

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 5-7 years of professional software development experience
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git preferred)
• Expert Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks
• Strong service mindset with focus on delivering business value
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities
• Excellent understanding of Java capabilities, lambda, streams, and functional interfaces.
• 5+ years’ experience with designing and implementing large scale web services and backend API’s using Java/J2EE, RESTful Web Services (working knowledge of OpenAPI Spec/Swagger), SOAP, HTTP and JSON technologies.
• 5+ years of experience/expertise in highly scalable and available critical enterprise Java applications using Spring core, Spring security, Spring cloud gateway, Spring Boot Frameworks, RabbitMQ, relational database and cloud supported databases.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment in a public cloud environment (Git/GitHub, CI/CD Pipeline, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform)
• Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Compensation

Compensation range (base pay): $89,828.00-$148,215.00 This role may have a specific starting pay within this range. Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Work Environment

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work in a hybrid capacity, balancing in-person collaboration three (3) days a week with remote flexibility two (2) days a week. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy and relationship-building of face-to-face collaboration while still enjoying the flexibility of remote workdays. We provide the tools and technology to ensure seamless transitions between work environments, supporting your productivity wherever you are. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Time Off Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

Learn more about FNBO benefits here: https://www.fnbo.com/careers/benefits/.

For additional information regarding compensation and benefits, e-mail FNBO at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity & Belonging

FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves—no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

FNBO follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants)

Application Deadline

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

Grow Your Career with FNBO!

For 170 years, our holding company - First National of Nebraska (FNNI) - has grown to more than 4,500 employees with locations in nine states and $35 billion in assets. We are proud to serve our customers and communities with banking offices located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) believes that a bank should be a force for good in the world; to positively influence the lives of our employees, customers and the success of the communities we serve. Whether you're just beginning your career or taking it to the next level, you'll find your fit here.

Accessibility & Contact

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