at FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF CHICAGO in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Join the FHLBC team!At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that's why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.* Retirement program (401k and Pension)* Medical, dental and vision insurance* Lifestyle Spending Account* Generous PTO plan* 11 paid holidays per year* Hybrid working model
Who we are
Our mission at FHLBank Chicago: To partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment, and support for their community investment activities.
Simply said, we're a bank for banks and other financial institutions, focused on being a strategic partner for our members and working together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas. Created by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government sponsored in support of mortgage lending and community investment.
What it's like to work here
At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together. Our regular All-Staff meetings keep employees informed and our values drive the work that we do. Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding. Through our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), we host signature and employee-led events to celebrate our differences and learn from each other and identify volunteer opportunities to strengthen our communities; and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and culture teams create connections around shared interests and experiences. We offer live and on-demand professional development opportunities to grow your skillset and your career.
What You'll do
In this role, you will lead a team that develops, tests, and supports the Banks applications. This role is expected to work with an Architect to strategically design and implement solutions that support core organizational functions and assure their availability. With this role, the Lead Software Application Developer will focus on modern web applications working on cutting edge technologies such as in Angular /.NET Core / EKS and should have related relevant experience.
How you'll make an impact:
You will play a crucial role in aligning the technical work with the business objectives.
Ensuring that the quality of work meets the technical requirements and coding conventions.
What you can expect:
Implement specified design while developing greater facility with advanced design concepts and patterns
Supports the team in adhering to agreed best practice techniques and in promoting continuous improvement
Adhere to established policies, standards and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the Bank systems and data
Test changes to ensure issues are resolved and functionality and operational control are not adversely impacted
Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle
Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions
Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code
Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
Assist in software releases and roll-outs and communication to the end users
Perform software improvements and upgrades
What you'll bring:
College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or computer engineering and/or 7 years equivalent work experience is preferred
Certifications in multiple technologies preferred
Advanced Experience with common development frameworks and languages, such as .Net/C#, .NET Core, C/C++, PowerShell, VBScript, Ant/Maven
Expert knowledge of common JavaScript libraries/frameworks (Angular, React, Vue)
7 plus years of experience in coding, unit testing
Proven track record as a lead technical designer
Experience working with CI/CD, IaC and TDD
Knowledge of container orchestration and technologies such as Kubernetes
Experience with different authentication and authorization development strategies
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBC) is committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our organization, from the employees we hire to the programs, institutions, and businesses we support. The FHLBC is dedicated to providing equal employment and contracting opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
