Software Integration Engineer

Job Details: Job Location: Data Center - McAllen - McAllen, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, JOB SUMMARY

The software integration engineer develops a strategy and partners with delivery teams to design, develop and maintain efficient and high-quality integrations connecting data, applications and third parties that support business processes and customer needs. The integration engineer also monitors and analyzes existing integrations to improve their performance and efficiency.  Depending on the need, he/she will work on development initiatives that include:

Developing features and capabilities for end users, either external customers or internal employees.
Developing platforms such as data engineering, developer tooling, or machine learning.
Configuring and customizing vendor-provided packaged software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below may not include all responsibilities that the person in this role may be asked to perform. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Gather and analyze business and customer requirements to identify and prioritize opportunities to improve efficiencies and processes through integration.
Design and implement integration flows and enhancements, including APIs and/or file-based integrations.
Partner with IT and third party development teams to support and provide oversight in designing and developing integration solutions and prototypes.
Determine, conduct, and automate integration tests, load tests, and performance tests, including facilitating set-up of test data and accounts.
Prepare technical documentation, including software design evaluation plans, test results, and technical manuals.
Proactively monitor integration performance and troubleshoot, resolve, and report integration issues to impacted teams and stakeholders. 
Adhere to established development and integration processes, best practices, and standards.
Use user and stakeholder feedback to guide the development of new products and integration enhancements. 
Participate in integration vendor and tool selection to meet business needs and support development team workflows.
Collaborate with stakeholders (e.g. business stakeholders, product owners, project managers, and end users) to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
Participate in code reviews or use collaborative programming techniques to promote high quality business outcomes. 
Improve performance of existing software by diagnosing and resolving critical issues

Maintains current knowledge of internal risk controls and loss prevention, including reporting of suspicious or unusual customer activity per Bank policy, and, if supervisor, ensures adherence by the respective department personnel
Maintains current knowledge and complies with all federal and state laws and regulations and all established Bank policies and procedures, including internal audit controls related to department operations, and, if supervisor, ensures adherence by the respective department personnel
Maintains current knowledge of all rules, regulations, and laws as they apply to BSA/OFAC/USA Patriot Act/CIP/AML, and, if supervisor, ensures adherence by the respective department personnel

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

These specifications are general guidelines based on the minimum experience normally considered essential to the satisfactory performance of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the position in a satisfactory manner. Individual abilities may result in some deviation from these guidelines.

A self-starting individual who possesses a bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field or equivalent of directly related work experience.
At least 3 to 7 years of experience as a software engineer or similar development or integration role
3 years minimum working in a Banking or financial services industry
Software and/or Integration developer or engineer certifications (Azure, Oracle, Kubernetes, etc) a plus
Strong proficiency in one or more coding and/or database languages (Javascript, C++, Python, Java, .Net, SQL, Postgres, Powershell).
Experience with development platforms (Azure, Docker, Kubernetes) 
Experience with system integration technologies (e.g. RESTful APIs, OAUTH 2.0, event brokers, data virtualization).
Experience with integration platforms (MuleSoft, Boomi, Workato, Zapier)
Strong ability to understand context for code, the codebase, and its relation to business objectives.
Strong knowledge of integration design and development processes (e.g. development, testing, debugging).
Demonstrable experience in data integration and workflow scripting. 
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner to various stakeholders verbally and in writing.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Growth mindset and a willingness to learn new skills, technologies, and frameworks.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is desired.

ORGANIZATION

This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer
This position does not oversee any other positions.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All employees are required to attend scheduled mandatory trainings and complete online regulatory compliance training courses applicable to their specific job function. In all situations, employees must ensure that their actions fully comply with all federal banking laws and regulations, including internal bank policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to these requirements will be grounds for disciplinary action, including probation and possible termination.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Lone Star National Bank’s Mission Statement includes a commitment to helping our communities grow by serving them with pride and integrity.  All employees are encouraged to volunteer for bank sponsored activities, civic, charitable and community events and to be active in the communities we serve.

LSNB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, hiring, and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status as protected by applicable laws.

Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.