Software Engineer

At Southland Credit Union, we believe helping people achieve financial well-being extends beyond the branch—it includes building secure, reliable digital experiences that our members and associates depend on every day. As a Software Engineer, you'll design and build applications that power our organization, working across the full software development lifecycle.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain modern web applications from concept through deployment.
• Partner with business leaders and internal stakeholders to understand challenges and translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Build responsive, user-friendly front-end experiences using current web development technologies.
• Develop secure, reliable back-end applications and services that support business operations and member-facing solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that supports long-term application stability and future enhancements.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security using industry best practices.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and IT teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing applications, streamline development processes, and introduce new technologies where appropriate.
• Support application deployments, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that support Southland's strategic goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience developing web applications in a professional environment.
• Five or more years of experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Five or more years of experience working with SQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases.
• Five or more years of experience developing applications using the .NET Framework.
• Experience consuming web services and APIs, including REST, JSON, XML, or SOAP.
• Strong knowledge of modern software development principles, architecture, and best practices.
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of secure software development practices and application security principles.
• Familiarity with back-end technologies such as Node.js or Python is a plus.
• Experience with Symitar SymXchange or financial institution systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with evolving technologies and industry trends.