Software Developer I

Job Summary

The Software Developer I supports the bank’s Information Technology department in the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise software applications and integrations. Working under the direction of the AVP, Software Architecture, this role participates in cloud-based development initiatives on Microsoft Azure, assists with core banking system integrations, and contributes to data engineering and process automation efforts.

This is a growth-oriented position designed for early-career developers who are eager to build skills in enterprise application development, API integration, and cloud technologies within a regulated financial services environment.

Job Duties

• Develop, test, and maintain application code in alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Assist in building and supporting business unit-specific tooling and process automation solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback to improve code quality and standards adherence.
• Follow established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and Agile team workflows.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for developed components.
• Assist with development tasks on Microsoft Azure cloud services under architectural guidance.
• Support data pipeline work involving Azure Data Factory (ADF) and data lake environments.
• Contribute to API development and integration tasks, including fintech and vendor feeds.
• Help implement and test integrations with the Jack Henry (JHA) core banking platform.
• Assist in building validation and reconciliation routines to ensure data integrity.
• Support data ingestion workflows including flat file processing and batch operations.
• Write unit tests and participate in QA activities for assigned development work.
• Apply secure coding principles (OWASP) as directed and in accordance with bank policy.
• Adhere to role-based access controls and data handling standards in all development work.
• Participate in security and compliance training relevant to software development in banking.
• Escalate potential security or compliance concerns to senior technical staff promptly.
• Work collaboratively within Agile sprints alongside senior developers and architects.
• Actively engage in mentoring sessions and architectural knowledge-sharing activities.
• Communicate development status, blockers, and questions clearly to team leads.
• Pursue continuous learning in cloud technologies, API design, and banking systems.
• Adheres to all Federal and State laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field; OR 1+ years of equivalent technical training and demonstrated hands-on experience.
• Skills
  • Familiarity with Azure services (Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, Azure Data Factory, or similar).
  • Basic understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
  • Exposure to ETL concepts or data pipeline development.
  • Understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices.
  • Interest in or exposure to financial services, banking systems, or regulated environments.
• Experience
  • 1+ years of professional software development experience (internships and co-ops count).
  • Hands-on experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript).
  • Familiarity with REST API concepts and web services.
  • Exposure to Git-based version control workflows.
  • Experience with or coursework in cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred).

Supervises

• None

Dart Bank is a community bank, serving our community since 1925. We specialize in providing financial services, but we are passionate about serving the community and building real relationships with people. Dart Bank provides innovative financial services for both personal and business banking, consumer and mortgage loans, commercial loans and lines of credit, merchant credit card processing, investment services and more. Our array of products and services and our longstanding history within our communities shows we care about what matters most for our customers and we are there for them for the most important times in their lives. Dart Bank. For What Matters Most.

We offer:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Profit Sharing)
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dart Bank University

At Dart Bank you can expect to be surrounded by a team that will support you and invest in your growth in a quick-paced work environment where we deliver exceptional customer service. We are a local business that cares about our employees and our community.

Dart Bank is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, maintaining a diverse workforce, and prohibiting all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions, policies, and practices, in terms of the recruitment process and other conditions and privileges of employment, will comply with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. The Company seeks, employs, promotes, and compensates qualified individuals based on ability, as demonstrated by performance and other legitimate nondiscriminatory factors, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state (in Michigan: marital status, familial status, height, weight, and misdemeanor arrest record), or local law (individually and collectively, “Protected Class”). This employer participates in E Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I 9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so that you can begin to resolve the issue before this employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. This employer can only use E Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed Form I 9.