Associate Software Developer Jobs in Kennewick, WA

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Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority. 

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The Developer II will play a crucial role in the development, enhancement, and support of our applications. This individual will work closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Sr. Developers to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of our banking operations. The Developer II is expected to independently deliver significant features end-to-end within their domain, contribute to technical design decisions, identify opportunities to improve performance and reliability, and stay current on evolving technology and secure development practices.

1. Work with Project Managers, Product Owners, and other developers to develop custom software applications
2. Design, develop, and test code in alignment with Gesa’s coding standards and established patterns
3. Develop custom Web APIs to integrate software components (REST/SOAP)
4. Write unit tests as needed for their own and others’ software components; contribute to basic integration testing where appropriate
5. Participate in technical design discussions for assigned work; propose implementation approaches and tradeoffs
6. Optimize application performance and identify bottlenecks within owned components or services
7. Design and implement security measures for assigned application areas; follow secure coding practices throughout the SDLC
8. Participate in code reviews to improve code quality, security, and maintainability; incorporate feedback constructively
9. Participate in incident response and problem resolution for production issues within assigned application areas
10. Maintain comprehensive documentation for developed applications and systems
11. Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing applications
12. Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and addressing technical debt and recommending achievable process improvements
13. Mentor associate and entry-level developers through pairing, code review feedback, and knowledge sharing
14. Maintain knowledge of current and evolving technology; evaluate changes in or new technology and share relevant information with senior engineers and leadership
15. Complete work accurately and on time

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, and problem-solving skills
3. Experience in an agile and scrum environment
4. A working knowledge of web security principles and other security systems
5. Ability to analyze information and recommend achievable process improvements to management
6. Self-motivated and able to organize, prioritize and manage multiple complex tasks
7. Ability to lead or facilitate technical discussions for assigned work and collaborate across teams and stakeholders
8. Ability to mentor junior developers and provide constructive feedback through code reviews
9. Working understanding of common application security risks and secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10 awareness)
10. Awareness of secure software development practices (e.g., secure SDLC/SSDF-aligned practices) and software supply-chain considerations (dependency hygiene)
11. Ability to travel to complete assigned responsibilities and attend professional seminars and education as approved

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent of specialized courses, training, and/or directly related experience may be substituted
2. A minimum of three (3) years of similar or related functional and technical experience. At least one (1) year of Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) development preferred (i.e. Mulesoft)
3. Knowledge of the Financial Industry, products, and services. Credit Union experience preferred
4. Familiarity with at least one modern front-end technology (e.g., Angular or React)
5. Familiarity with at least one modern back-end technology (e.g., NodeJS/Express or .NET)
6. Familiarity with AI code assistance tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot or Claude Code)
7. Experience with at least one modern database platform (e.g., SQL Server or Oracle)
8. Experience working and developing against REST or SOAP APIs
9. Experience with an integration platform like MuleSoft (preferred)
10. Experience with Git source control and basic branching workflows
11. Coding languages may include (but are not limited to) C#, TypeScript, and JavaScript
12. Familiar with microservices architecture and container technology like Docker
13. Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and automated quality checks in pipelines (e.g., build/test/security checks)
14. Exposure to application security or code scanning tools and remediation workflows (e.g., static analysis findings) is a plus

In exchange for bringing your talent to Gesa, here are a just a few of the benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 
• 20 days/year of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays!
• 401(k) Match
• Incentive Program
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
• Product discounts
• Engaging Work Environment
• Rewards and Recognition Programs

*While our full pay range is listed, most new team members typically start between the minimum and midpoint based on their experience and qualifications.  This approach gives room to grow within the role as your career progresses with us!"

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at (509) 378-3100 or hrmail@gesa.com to request an accommodation.

Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment credit/background check.

Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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