PenFed Credit Union · 9 hours ago
Engineer III, IT Applications
Papillion, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expPenFed Credit Union is hiring a (Hybrid) Engineer III, IT Applications. The primary purpose of this role is to lead technical analysis, design, and implementation of Hogan application enhancements and production fixes in a mission-critical core banking environment.
BankingCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Lead technical analysis, design, and implementation of Hogan application enhancements and production fixes in a mission-critical core banking environment
Develop and maintain COBOL/Assembler programs and JCL; design and support API integration points
Execute full SDLC activities, driving process improvements and automation using AI tools to translate business requirements into technical specifications for Hogan modules
Enhance and automate the Technical Review Board and peer review processes to ensure project scope, deliverables, and coding standards are met
Provide expert-level support for batch failures, online transaction issues, fraud concerns, and data reconciliation discrepancies
Architect solutions for complex system modifications involving multiple Hogan modules, database structures (VSAM), and batch processing frameworks; advocate for Snowflake in reporting solutions
Perform impact analysis on proposed changes, assess downstream effects, and develop automated risk mitigation strategies using AI tools
Lead technical discussions with business stakeholders, IT management, and vendors to prioritize initiatives and resolve architectural challenges, leveraging AI to automate prioritization
Ensure compliance with change management, documentation standards, version control, and release management, utilizing AI tools where possible
Collaborate with automated testing teams to expand and maintain comprehensive testing strategies (functional, regression, performance)
Analyze and resolve defects, using system logs, CPROF, Pem dumps, and debugging tools (e.g., Expediter) to identify root causes
Balance multiple projects and production incidents, meeting SLA commitments and enforcing adherence to change control, audit, and disaster recovery procedures
Undertake additional responsibilities as business and technical needs evolve
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years in Hogan Applications Development / IT Delivery Projects
Minimum 7 years in Hogan Architecture design, implementation, and support
Expert in at least two Hogan modules (ILP, IDS, CIS, ODS, FSS, etc.)
Advanced COBOL, JCL, Easytrieve, REXX; Assembler a plus
Deep understanding of financial operations: deposits, loans, payments, ACH/wire, ATM/debit, credit cards, collections, GL reconciliation
Experience with API integration, batch processing, and VSAM
Proficient in AI-assisted development tools for code, review, and automation
Demonstrated ability to perform code reviews, and mentor junior developers
Strong background in production support, issue resolution, API integration, and SDLC best practices
Proficient in leveraging AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality
Preferred
8+ years with large-scale, high-transaction, high-availability software implementations
Experience with Hogan upgrades and integrating AI tools into the SDLC
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Care support
Fitness center access
401(k) match
Employee loan discounts
Fully paid life and disability coverage
Education assistance
Community involvement
Volunteer opportunities
Company
PenFed Credit Union
PenFed Credit Union offers banking services, loans, mortgages, and credit cards to individuals and small businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.89M2025-09-22Debt Financing· $398.49M
2024-08-29Debt Financing· $447.4M
Leadership Team
Sarah Heintzman
Executive Vice President, CFO
Andrea McCarren
Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer
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