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People First Federal Credit Union · 16 hours ago

Core Systems Developer

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

People First Federal Credit Union is looking for a Core Systems Developer to join their IT team. This role is responsible for driving digital transformation by designing and deploying scalable technical solutions that modernize their core banking architecture and involves backend engineering and modern UI development.

Financial ServicesFinTechNon Profit

Responsibilities

Design and implement user interfaces using modern component-based JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular) to "wrap" and extend the core system’s legacy Ext JS environment

Bridge the gap between legacy DOM elements and modern web standards to create responsive, seamless teller workflows that reduce manual data entry and error rates

Develop, package, and deploy Java-based batch processes and microservices to handle high-volume transaction processing and complex data transformations within the Corelation Keystone environment

Analyze core system configurations, schema definitions, and dependency maps to ensure custom code interacts safely and seamlessly with the financial system of record

Architect secure integrations using Azure (or AWS) serverless functions and logic apps to connect the on-premises core banking system with third-party fintech solutions

Engineer and maintain secure RESTful API endpoints to orchestrate data flow between disparate systems

Leverage Azure AI/Document Intelligence to extract value from documents and write efficient SQL queries to support downstream analytics

Implement and manage automated deployment pipelines to streamline the promotion of code from development to production, ensuring rapid and safe delivery of features

Adhere to strict software engineering best practices, including version control (Git), unit testing, and peer code reviews, to ensure reliability in a production financial environment

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for codebases, API specifications, and system architecture diagrams to support audit and compliance requirements

Utilize the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps) to digitize manual business processes, creating automated triggers and workflows where full custom code is not required

Qualification

Java DevelopmentModern JavaScript FrameworksRESTful API DesignAzure Cloud SolutionsSQL SkillsMicrosoft Power PlatformDevOps & CI/CDUI/UX StandardsLegacy IntegrationAI & Data Services

Required

Must currently reside in Pennsylvania or be willing to relocate to Pennsylvania before starting employment

High School diploma or equivalent

3–5 years of professional software engineering experience, with a specific focus on hybrid application architectures

Experience working within highly regulated industries (Banking, Healthcare, Insurance). Specific familiarity with credit union core platforms (Corelation Keystone, Symitar, or Jack Henry) is a significant plus

Demonstrated ability to take a business requirement from concept to deployment with minimal supervision. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and participating in code reviews

Modern Proficiency in modern ECMAScript (ES6+) and component-based frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular) is required

Legacy Integration: Ability to read, debug, and 'wrap' legacy Ext JS (3.x) code. You do not need to be an Ext JS expert, but you must be comfortable working within a legacy DOM environment to build modern extensions

UI/UX Standards: Experience building responsive, user-centric interfaces that simplify complex data entry workflows

Java Development: Strong grasp of Java Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Experience writing, compiling, and deploying JAR files for batch processing is essential

API Architecture: Demonstrated experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs (JSON) and SOAP (XML) web services to orchestrate data between on-premises systems and the cloud

SQL & Intermediate to Advanced SQL skills (DB2 familiarity is a strong plus) for writing complex queries, data analysis, and validation

Azure or AWS Cloud Ecosystem: Operational knowledge of Microsoft Azure (or AWS), with specific focus on Serverless Functions (for middleware logic), Logic Apps, and API Management

AI & Data Services: Familiarity with implementing cloud-native AI solutions (e.g., Azure AI, Document Intelligence) to automate manual data extraction

DevOps & CI/CD: Proficient with source control (Git) and automated deployment pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions) to manage code lifecycles safely

Low-Code Solutions: Experience designing workflows in Microsoft Power Automate and building interfaces in Power Apps to solve rapid-turnaround business problems