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Senior Application Engineer (Front End)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026

About the role

Design, develop, and optimize software applications that bridge technical teams and end-users, addressing business needs through innovative solutions and enhancing member or internal user experiences. Leverage the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment, to ensure efficient system improvements. Work under minimal supervision and use complete understanding of business needs and objectives to support projects that have impact on the achievement of operational goals. Advanced skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques.

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Design, develop, and optimize high-quality software applications using various, advanced programming languages and frameworks that meet business requirements
Collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and team members to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications, propose innovative solutions, and ensure timely task completion
Write advanced, clean, scalable, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices and organizational coding standards
Implement data structures and algorithms efficiently, optimizing code for performance, scalability, and user experience
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve advanced application functionality, performance, and bugs, ensuring quality and system improvements
Conduct advanced and team code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and learn from colleagues' expertise to maintain a high-quality codebase
Lead small projects and initiatives, while building strong working relationships with stakeholders, team members and subject matter experts, driving collective success and continuous improvement
Contribute to generating and adhering to application and software development engineering policies, standards, and procedures
Continuously learn from individual and team experiences, fostering growth and improvement through collaboration and continuous feedback

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
5-7 years of experience in application or software development engineering
Complete knowledge and understanding of business area/specialization
Advanced proficiency in software development principles, methodologies (including Agile), and version control systems
Expertise in programming languages and development tools such as SQL/Mongo C#, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, with strong knowledge of modern frameworks and libraries
Deep understanding of database structures, web technologies, and technical applications, capable of designing and implementing scalable solutions
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to address complex technical issues efficiently
Advanced written and verbal communication skills for articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience in software testing, quality assurance, and optimizing code for performance, scalability, and maintainability
Advanced knowledge of customer support tools, ticketing systems, and knowledge base platforms for effective resolution of technical issues
Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and applying them for optimal application performance and scalability
Ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and contribute to the development of engineering policies, standards, and procedures

Additional Information

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location:

820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.

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