Principal Systems Engineer

Company: Navy Federal Credit Union
Location: Winchester
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

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To provide comprehensive technical leadership in translating Navy Federal strategies into effective IT and business capabilities through the planning, design, implementation, and integration of IT systems and services. Define and drive business transformation efforts by minimizing architectural and operational risk, and by providing proven technical solutions to business challenges. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Develop target solutions ensuring the integration points of end-user technology services and other related services are consistent, scalable, and flexible. Guide developers and assist with all SDLC phases
Plan and develop robust and secure technical solutions that align with Navy Federal strategies
Collaborate on architecture reviews to assess the integrity and quality of proposed technical solutions
Identify and provide recommendations for the acceptance or mitigation of any issues and risks associated with requirements, proposed solutions, designs, implementation plans and timelines
Provide forward-thinking technical expertise and thought leadership in current and emerging technologies, development practices, market trends and best practices
Anticipate and plan for internal and/or external business challenges (e.g., Regulatory, Compliance, etc.), with the ability to recommend process, product, or service enhancements
Build and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (e.g., vendors, etc.)
Provide overall technical leadership to the Security, Channels, and Investment initiatives, which are transformational in technology, crosses more than one line of business, and includes multiple Stakeholders within NFCU together with software vendors
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Advanced hands-on experience of technical project implementations preferably with financial institutions security and investments
Previous hands-on experience as a software developer. Proven experience in software development in modern languages (Java, C#, Python, etc.)
Advanced hands-on experience technical experience in delivering large technical products and services in the Cloud environments
Advanced hands-on experience serving in the role of as a Lead Engineer/Software Architect supporting various technical and functional domains across medium to large-scale enterprises to achieve strategic and organizational goals
Strong knowledge of security concepts (security protocols, SSO, etc.)
Knowledge of integration patterns
Experience in API design and management and managing with knowledge in payments requirements
Advanced hands-on experience in utilizing various development and operations framework methodologies including Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and/or various flavors of Agile (SAFe, etc.)
Advanced experience in communicating technical concepts and practices effectively at all levels, including non-technical audiences, adjusting as needed to a target audience
Significant experience in translating business needs and requirements into comprehensive, useful, and clear architecture designs and artifacts
Significant experience in developing business and/or technical architecture diagrams
Significant experience in facilitating review and validation of designs by technical and non-technical audiences
Significant experience in interpreting and translating architecture designs into IT solutions to achieve specific business outcomes
Advanced verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related fields
Experience and knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering and OFAC Compliance
Experience and knowledge of the Investment and Compensation
Understanding of mainframe and core financial systems
Skilled in Databases (SQL, Oracle, DB2 etc.)
Certification in Microsoft Azure, AWS, PEGA, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.
Working knowledge of banking and financial industry standards and practices
Working knowledge of Navy Federal functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectives

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 - 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526 - 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected Veteran.

Hybrid Workplace: Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

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