Software Engineer; Omaha, NE

Summary of the Job

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong focus on backend development to join our team in Omaha, NE. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs that power FNBO's digital credit card products. You will work with Java (Spring Boot) to build robust, scalable APIs and microservices in our AWS cloud environment, delivering high-quality solutions that serve our customers and business partners.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of professional development experience, excellent collaboration skills, and a passion for delivering secure, reliable software in a team-oriented environment.

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain server‑side applications and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot microservice architecture to support banking functionalities across multiple channels.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Build and deploy services in our AWS environment, working with cloud‑native technologies and container orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, architects, and fellow engineers to translate business requirements and user stories into technical solutions.
• Quality & Testing: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Conduct peer code reviews and implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure high quality and adherence to best practices.
• CI/CD & Deployment: Participate in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. Utilize Dev Ops best practices, including automation and monitoring, to ensure smooth build, test, and deployment of applications. Work with cloud and container technologies to deploy and manage services in our AWS environment.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose, debug, and resolve technical issues across multiple tiers of our architecture, ensuring application reliability, security, and performance. Participate in the team on‑call support rotation.
• Agile Process: Engage in Agile methodologies (daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to iterative development, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in backend development, cloud architecture, and AI‑assisted development, and proactively recommend innovations that enhance product quality or developer productivity.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Backend Proficiency: 3+ years' experience with Java and Spring Boot in developing robust backend services and RESTful APIs. Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Cloud & Dev Ops
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with modern development tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Git Lab). Familiarity with deploying and running applications in cloud environments (AWS preferred), especially using containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS).
• Build Tools: Knowledge of Gradle and/or Apache Maven.
• Frontend Experience (Preferred): Experience with modern frontend technologies and frameworks (e.g., HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js) is a plus and enables greater versatility in full‑stack development scenarios.
• Quality Focus: Proven ability to deliver high-quality software using best practices such as unit testing, automated testing frameworks, and code reviews.
• Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a track record of solving complex technical challenges and delivering innovative solutions. Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Cloud Watch) is a plus.
• AI & Emerging Tech: Interest in or experience with AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Claude Code for coding tasks) and a curiosity about how AI can enhance software development processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated initiative in learning new technologies or improving processes, and a…