Associate Software Application Engineer Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Ready to build technology that makes a meaningful difference? Join a forward-thinking financial organization where your work will directly improve the digital experience for employees and members.

APEX Placement & Consulting has partnered with an outstanding credit union seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join its Technology team.  This is a 100% onsite position so you must be local to the Kingston, NY area.  In this role, you’ll develop full-stack applications, create system integrations, support cloud-based platforms, and help shape the organization’s long-term software architecture.

Direct-hire opportunity

• Design, develop, deploy, and support custom-built applications and system integrations
• Create solutions using vendor-provided SDKs and APIs, internally developed APIs, and internal source-code repositories
• Develop secure, scalable, sustainable, and user-friendly software
• Participate in full-stack development projects using internal and cloud-based systems
• Partner with Business Analysts to create product specifications and evaluate integration needs, feasibility, and long-term cost
• Design reusable components, services, and development frameworks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop proofs of concept and production-ready solutions
• Participate in the development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of production applications
• Build and maintain tools that support efficient system deployments and updates
• Help create and execute technology roadmaps for the organization’s digital delivery channels
• Work with product owners and project management teams to prioritize development work
• Support iterative and continuous software delivery using established coding standards and development best practices
• Contribute to architectural standards, governance, design patterns, and technical mentorship
• Help maintain software development lifecycle processes and internal training materials

• Two to five years of software engineering, application development, or closely related experience
• Bachelor’s degree or recognized industry certifications considered equivalent to a degree
• Onsite position - must be local to the Kingston, NY area and able to commute
• Experience with full-stack software development
• Strong knowledge of C#, .NET, and .NET Core
• Experience with TypeScript and JavaScript
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue, or Svelte
• Experience creating and implementing CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, GitHub, and cloud-based technologies
• Python development experience using tools such as Jinja, Flask, or Django
• Familiarity with message brokers such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, or similar database and caching solutions
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, and container deployment or orchestration
• Working knowledge of AI coding agents used to improve development efficiency
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate project status to technical and organizational leadership
• Must be bondable and able to maintain required certification status

• gRPC and REST API design and implementation
• OWASP Top 10 security principles
• OIDC and OAuth2 authentication and authorization protocols
• ELK Stack, including Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana
• Logging, system monitoring, and application observability

If you’re excited about building modern, secure technology and want your work to positively impact both employees and members, apply today!

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.