Developer II (Remote in WA, OR, ID)

Role Overview

The Developer II will play a crucial role in the development, enhancement, and support of applications within Gesa's banking operations. This individual will work closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Senior Developers to deliver high-quality software solutions. The Developer II is expected to independently deliver significant features end-to-end within their domain, contribute to technical design decisions, and stay current on evolving technology and secure development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop custom software applications and Web APIs (REST/SOAP) to integrate software components
• Design, develop, and test code in alignment with Gesa's coding standards and established patterns
• Write unit tests and contribute to integration testing for software components
• Participate in technical design discussions; propose implementation approaches and tradeoffs
• Optimize application performance and identify bottlenecks within owned components
• Design and implement security measures for assigned application areas; follow secure coding practices throughout the SDLC
• Participate in code reviews to improve code quality, security, and maintainability
• Respond to and resolve production incidents within assigned application areas
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for developed applications and systems
• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for existing applications
• Identify and address technical debt; recommend process improvements
• Mentor associate and entry-level developers through pairing, code review feedback, and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in agile and scrum environments
• Working knowledge of web security principles and security systems
• Ability to analyze information and recommend achievable process improvements
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to lead or facilitate technical discussions and collaborate across teams
• Ability to mentor junior developers and provide constructive feedback
• Working understanding of common application security risks and secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10 awareness)
• Awareness of secure software development practices (secure SDLC/SSDF-aligned practices) and software supply-chain considerations
• Willingness to travel as needed to complete assigned responsibilities