Application Engineer, Core Banking Platform

Navy Federal Credit Union

. Support technical design and implementation for dual-core coexistence across banking platforms .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $96,900 - $141,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Core Banking modernization, focusing on dual-core coexistence, data migration strategies, and cloud-native architectures. Proficient in designing integration patterns and ensuring compliance with security and operational excellence standards.

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Core Banking PlatformsData Migration StrategiesCloud-Native ArchitecturesAPI PlatformsSoftware Engineering

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSolution ArchitectureData MigrationIntegration Design PatternsTransaction Lifecycle ManagementAI-Enabled Software EngineeringOperational IntelligenceEvent-Driven ArchitecturesMicroservicesSecurity and Compliance Principles

Soft Skills

CollaborationFacilitationTechnical Workshops

Tools & Technologies

MulesoftApache KafkaCloud PlatformsDistributed Systems

Industry Keywords

Core BankingRetail BankingPaymentsLendingFinancial ServicesRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheCloudDistributed SystemsKafkaMicroservicesOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support technical design and implementation for dual-core coexistence across banking platforms
Support solution/application design for the Core Banking modernization program’s on-premise and cloud coexistence model and data migration/integration strategy
Define the complete transaction lifecycle from originating channel through transport, ingestion, validation, decomposition, state resolution, routing, core processing, reconciliation, settlement, accounting, and General Ledger outcomes
Develop integration design patterns for dual-core routing and data egress using APIs, messaging services, event-driven architectures, and microservices
Support management of the cloud core platform, focusing on data processing and reconciliation
Engineer routing patterns for single-core, cross-core, split-post, shadow, replay, migration, and fallback banking transaction scenarios
Define engineering controls preserving transaction atomicity, ordering, idempotency, balance integrity, posting completeness, and financial finality across both cores
Support adoption of AI-enabled software engineering capabilities, including code generation, test case creation, impact analysis, and documentation generation
Design AI-driven observability and operational intelligence capabilities to detect anomalies, identify root causes, and improve platform resiliency
Design repeatable migration patterns covering data migration, synchronization, validation, cutover, rollback, stabilization, and legacy retirement
Establish development standards, coding practices, security controls, and quality gates for modernization initiatives
Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and operations teams on operational readiness and monitoring
Facilitate technical workshops, design sessions, architecture reviews, and modernization planning
Research and evaluate emerging technologies for core banking and financial services modernization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
7+ years of software engineering, solution architecture, and enterprise technology experience in Core Banking domain
Advanced knowledge of Core Banking platforms (e.g. Fiserv, FIS, Oracle, etc.)
Experience in intersection of Core Banking with Retail Banking, Payments, Lending, or Products and Pricing (e.g. Zafin) environments
Experience designing and delivering large-scale modernization and transformation initiatives migrating from mainframe systems to SaaS application
Understanding of data migration strategies from mainframe to cloud applications
Experience working within highly regulated environments (e.g. NCUA)
Knowledge of security, compliance, resiliency, and operational excellence principles
Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, API platforms (e.g. Mulesoft), event-driven solutions (e.g. Apache Kafka), and enterprise integration patterns
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship
Monday-Friday availability, 8:00AM-4:30PM

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks
Meaningful career experience
Energized, engaged and committed culture
Appreciation and recognition for teams