You will join a leading financial institution in Buffalo, NY, operating in a hybrid work structure. In this role, you will collaborate with product, backend, and QA teams to shape features and releases, emphasizing a culture of mentorship and knowledge sharing within the development team.
• Work directly with teams to implement functional and data requirements
• Implement solutions to meet user requirements within the parameters of the application
• Utilize Test Driven Development / Behavior Driven Development methodologies
• Document functionality for further use in global IT systems
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance for the development team
• Provide 3rd line support when necessary
• Offer occasional weekend support for releases
• Excellent understanding of Single Page Application architecture and its optimal implementation
• Experience writing complex SQL queries with knowledge of SQL tuning
• Good understanding of Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Fair understanding of architecture and design requirements for building microservice-based applications
• Experience with dependency scanning and timely vulnerability patching
• Maintain test coverage targets and reduce flaky tests
• Working experience across all layers/tiers of a project—from frontend development through backend database design
• Experience in all phases of the Development Life Cycle
• Strong understanding of architecture and design patterns used for web application frameworks
• Experience with formal release procedures and source control
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and spoken) with attention to detail
• Experience working within multi-site teams
• Ability to work under pressure and manage own time
Vekend is a people-first organization focused on developing thoughtful products and services that create meaningful impact for our customers and communities. We are committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and grow professionally. We strive to support flexibility and work-life balance while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability.
For all locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time compensation for this role will be determined based on competitive market data and may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and other business considerations. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.,Vekend offers a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees’ overall well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Eligibility and coverage are subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans and company policies.,Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions toward premiums, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and Paid Time Off that begins accruing on the first day of employment. We also support flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.,Benefits eligibility, coverage, and company contributions are subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and may be modified at the company’s discretion.