Senior System Engineer
Location: San Diego, California; Allen, Texas
Workplace Type: Hybrid
overview
As a Senior System Engineer at Jack Henry, you’ll have the opportunity to drive innovation and build platforms that will help financial institutions innovate faster, differentiate strategically, and advocate for their members and communities. You’ll collaborate cross functionally with a diverse team of engineers, architects, leaders, product managers and customers to ensure we deliver high quality software that meets the needs of our users.
Our engineers manage cloud and/or on-prem solutions and are responsible for writing clean, maintainable code, implementing new features, resolving bugs, and fostering collaboration within the team. Successful engineers will have strong technical skills and effective grasp of software design principles, object-oriented programming concepts, and testing methodologies. Depending on the product group areas you contribute to, you'll have the opportunity to code in various modern languages and leverage cutting edge tools such as Scala, C#, Java, Ruby, Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Swagger/OpenAPI, Node.js, Redis, Postgres, Azure, Google Cloud (GCP) and more.
- Full Time
- Entry to Fellow
- No Travel
success profile
What makes a successful Senior System Engineer at Jack Henry? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Problem Solver
- Technologically Savvy
- Inventive
- Communicator
- Team player
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our culture
At Jack Henry, you'll find a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are recognized. We empower our associates to make a real impact on the company and the industry. We offer a comprehensive training and development program to help you stay up-to-date on the latest technologies. We are proud to be a company that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
our benefits
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Generous 401(k) Plan Matching Contributions
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Healthcare
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Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Flexible Scheduling
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Culture of Balance
Senior System Engineer
At Jack Henry, we deliver technology solutions that are digitally transforming and empowering community banks and credit unions to provide enhanced and streamlined user experiences to their customers and members. Our best-in-class products are just the start as we lay the groundwork for the future of digital banking and payments. We hope you'll join us. We can't do it without you.
Join our Credit Union Solution team as a seasoned System Engineer. As a key player in our modernization mission, you will be at the forefront, providing top-notch engineering support and development on building high-performance and scalable systems and applications.
At our core, we value more than just technical prowess. We prize strong internal and team relationships, fostering camaraderie, and injecting a heavy dose of fun into our day-to-day work environment. We're looking for naturally curious individuals, and self-starters, who possess the communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to navigate complex challenges.
As you grow within the team, your talents and skills won't go unnoticed—we believe in recognizing and capitalizing on what you do best.
This position can be worked remotely located in the Allen, TX, or San Diego, CA areas and requires 10% travel.
What you'llbe responsible for:
- System Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance and scalable systems and applications.
- System Integration: Integrate various software components and third-party applications to ensure seamless operation.
- Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor system performance and ensure the reliability and security of our infrastructure.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues and system errors promptly.
- Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and IT staff, to achieve project goals.
- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Automate tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest backend development technologies and best practices.
- Contribute to the overall infrastructure and security of our backend systems.
What you'll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Software Engineering
- Provenexperience developing and deploying production-ready backend services using Golang, C#, and TypeScript.
- Strong understanding of Angular concepts, including components, directives, services, and dependency injection.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (including ES6+ features).
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Karma).
- Strong understanding of SDLCmethodologies.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
What would be nice for you to have:
- GCP Associate Engineer/Professional Architect Certification is a plus.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement for this position, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.
If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this positing, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.
Why Jack Henry?
At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.
We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.
Culture of Commitment
Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.
No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.
Requests for full corporate job descriptions may be requested through the interview process at any time.
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At Jack Henry, I’m excited to part of an inclusive culture where my work is crucial to our success. It’s exhilarating to contribute to a company that values innovation and sees my efforts as integral to its achievements. I’m proud to be part of a team where every day brings new opportunities to excel. The opportunity to network within the company has led to friendships and mentorships that are more than just professional ties—they’re lifelong bonds that enrich my career and personal growth.
career path
The career path depicted for the Software Engineer role at Jack Henry is intended as a potential roadmap, not a fixed journey, highlighting the diverse opportunities for growth and advancement within our company. It's a flexible guide, meant to inspire exploration and development in various directions based on your individual strengths and interests. We encourage open dialogue about your career aspirations, ensuring that your journey with us is tailored to your personal and professional growth.
- Engineer I
- Engineer II
- Engineer III
- Sr. Engineer
- Staff Engineer
- Sr. Staff Engineer
- Fellow Engineer
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