Lead Full Stack Java Software Engineer

Job Description

At WSFS Bank, we empower our Associates to grow their careers, guide our customers to secure their financial futures, and actively support our Communities so they can fully thrive. Careers with WSFS Bank offer an inclusive and supportive culture, competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and more. We are the region's locally headquartered bank and wealth management company. We are honored to consistently be named a Top Workplace by our Associates, who make a difference every day for the people, businesses, and Communities we serve. We Stand For Service® is more than part of our name, it’s our mission and our purpose.

As a Lead Full Stack Java Software Engineer on the Enterprise Engineering team, you are responsible for making critical technical decisions that impact the success and quality of software projects. ​ The Lead Full Stack Java Software Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way.

Your advanced technical skills and experience will contribute to modernizing our technology ecosystem, through a SOA approach of delivering high-quality code, efficient system performance, and seamless integration within our Enterprise Applications. This role is a working lead position and is responsible for providing technical lead and guidance activities to peers and junior level colleagues.

Job Responsibilities

Utilize your extensive experience in developing and maintaining high-performing Java applications.

Responsible for software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems.

Share your passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, participating in internal & external technology communities, and mentoring peers and junior team members.

Provide technical guidance and direction in one or more areas of API Development, Cloud Native software solution design and delivery to meet enterprise objectives.

Establish software engineering best practices, performing code reviews and providing guidance on Devops delivery model.

Drive decisions that influence the software design, application functionality, security, scalability and technical implementation of solutions.

Create maintainable, adaptable, scalable, defect-free code using software development best practices and coding standards (i.e. software reuse, refactoring, CI / CD, test automation, secure development, TDD, static code analysis, peer / code review).

Build automation testing to incorporate into our pipelines for more efficient test execution and ensure quality delivery of code.

Proactively identifies hidden problems and patterns in applications and drives code hygiene and system architecture.

Contribute to software engineering communities of practice and events that explore new and emerging technologies.

WSFS Bank will only consider candidates who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require work visa sponsorship from WSFS Bank now or in the future in order to retain their authorization to work in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technology discipline.

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Technical Lead on a software development team

Minimum of 7 years of software development experience using Java technology stack.

Banking and / or financial services industry experience highly preferred.

Hands-on practical experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.

Experience with creating and influencing Domain Driven Design and implementation approach.

Extensive Design and Programming skills in Java version +, Spring Boot, Restful Microservices, Azure and Kubernetes.

Knowledge of security vulnerabilities in web applications and addressing them.

Solid understanding of agile methodologies such as CI / CD, Applicant Resiliency, and Security

Experience in both web development domains : the front end / UI development and the back-end development.

Displays strong research, problem solving, analytical, critical thinking.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as customer service skills.

Certification in Azure DevOps, MuleSoft is preferred but not required.

Salary Range :

$90,604.00 - $148,847.50

Individual base pay may vary on additional factors such as the candidate’s experience, job-related skills, relevant education, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

In addition to base salary, WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) and its subsidiaries may offer eligible Associates discretionary and formula-based incentive and retention awards. WSFS provides a competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); and wellness programs. Additional benefits may include paid parental leave, military leave, vacation and other paid time off, sick leave in accordance with applicable state laws, and paid holidays. Benefit offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, legal limitations, and may vary based on an Associate’s location and employment status. For more information about Associate benefits, please visit

https : / / www.wsfsbank.com / about / careers /

WSFS Bank is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the WSFS Bank Careers website or submission process, please contact us via email at

careers@wsfsbank.com .

WSFS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.