Lead Software Engineer

Salary: $76,453 - 95,567 per year

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field; a masters degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of software development or maintenance experience, including SQL databases and ODBC, Microsoft SharePoint configuration and administration, SQL Report Server, web services using HTTPS and XML or JSON, and SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Java, JavaScript, and C#.
• At least 3 years of project management experience and 3 years in a supervisory or management role; supervisory experience is required.
• Experience and interest in serving as a lead engineer, with accountability for technical quality and the schedule of IS department members.
• Experience with system and software installation, troubleshooting, and support.
• Experience implementing AI, machine learning, automation, or analytics solutions.
• Financial services or banking experience is a plus.
• Ability to deliver projects on time, manage multiple commitments with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking, innovation, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Broad understanding of software and hardware, proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and other online applications, and ability to create Excel reports using advanced formulas and calculations.
• Ability to travel to branch locations and potentially out-of-state vendor locations.
• Availability to work varied hours as business needs require, including Saturdays and some evenings.
• Physical ability to talk, listen, stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds; and meet close-vision, distance-vision, and focus-adjustment requirements.
• Key competencies include people leadership, a security mindset, member empathy, data-driven decision-making, composure under pressure, and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Own the end-user experience across integrations between software and web applications, and ensure project software is technically adequate.
• Coach colleagues and provide effective, appropriate feedback.
• Meet with project leaders and relevant stakeholders to understand project status, scope, and assigned integration work.
• Develop or review software integration project plans, including requirements, use cases, milestones, timelines, critical paths, dependencies, and challenges.
• Lead design discussions with internal teams and vendors, and submit comprehensive concepts addressing end-user experience, integration approach, objects, process maps, and functional requirements.
• Assess existing integration methods and their effect on user experience, recommend improvements, and create phased action plans.
• Prepare and validate detailed integration proposals, complete unit testing and design documentation, and alert the project sponsor when deadlines may not be met.
• Present alternative approaches to technical challenges, lead design reviews, and explain evaluation methods, schedule impacts, and any additional resource needs.
• Test and optimize integrations throughout design for digital functionality, performance, and project standards; develop test plans and procedures, coordinate testing and troubleshooting, and complete design changes on schedule.
• Escalate urgent issues requiring specialized knowledge to appropriate internal resources.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI to process automation, document processing, workflow optimization, knowledge management, employee productivity, and member self-service.
• Work with business stakeholders to develop AI use cases and proof-of-concepts that support strategic priorities.
• Monitor AI solutions for performance, accuracy, compliance, and adoption, and drive ongoing improvements.
• Integrate software and hardware to create custom tools for internal and external users.
• Act as technical lead on critical enterprise initiatives and digital banking projects.

Technologies:

• AI
• C#
• Excel
• Hardware
• Support
• JSON
• Java
• JavaScript
• Machine Learning
• Office 365
• SQL
• Security
• SharePoint
• Web
• XML

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We offer this full-time Lead Software Engineer role on a hybrid-remote basis in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The annual salary range is $76,453–$95,567. Benefits include 401(k) matching, dental, health, life, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, and paid time off. The role may involve travel to branch locations and vendors, as well as varied working hours based on business needs.

last updated 43 week of 2026