Lead C# .Net Software Developer

Company: Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Lead C# .Net Software Developer page is loadedLead C# .Net Software DeveloperApply locations Chicago time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R2500220At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that's why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.

• C ollaborative, in-office operating model
  • Retirement program (401k and Pension)
    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
      • Lifestyle Spending Account
        • Competitive PTO plan
          11 paid holidays per yearVisit FHLBCbenefits.com for additional details about our benefits. Who we are:Our mission at FHLBank Chicago: To partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment, and support for their community investment activities.Simply said, we're a bank for banks and other financial institutions, focused on being a strategic partner for our members and working together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas. Created by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government sponsored in support of mortgage lending and community investment.What it's like to work here:At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together. We are committed to a high performing, engaged workforce, and to supporting the communities we serve across Illinois and Wisconsin. Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding. Our professional development and training opportunities through upskilling, mentorship programs, and tuition reimbursement allow employees to grow their career with us. Our collaborative, in-office operating model brings teams together to foster innovation, connection, and shared success. To support balance and flexibility, employees are provided with an allocation of remote days to use as needed throughout the year.What you'll do:In this role you will design, develop, test, and support a suite of financial Intranet web applications and distributed systems. This role will provide technical leadership and support for the MPFM suite of applications. This includes developing technical design specifications, coding to those designs, unit testing, and reviewing code. This role works closely with Solution and Enterprise architects to ensure designs are aligned with the Bank's Enterprise Architecture requirements, standards, and strategy. It will work closely with the business units that utilize these applications to produce MPF pricing for FHLB Chicago and other FHLBanks.The Lead Developer will be expected to collaborate with others to provide high-availability production support for the MPFM modules so that pricing can be produced by the morning SLA. This role will also provide design leadership for re-platforming the application to a modern technology stack that aligns with the Bank's long-term technical direction.How you'll make an impact:

          • You will play a crucial role in aligning the technical work with the business objectives.
          • Ensuring that the quality of work meets the technical requirements and coding conventions.What you can expect:
            • Provide technical leadership for a critical, externally facing Bank application.
            • Provide a high-availability level of support by responding immediately to production incidents during the business day. Any application downtime is a critical production incident.
            • Code to the design specifications as represented by User Stories
            • Assist in software releases and communication to the end users
            • Support the team in adhering to Agile methods and in promoting continuous improvement
            • Adhere to the Bank's established policies, standards, and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of our systems and data
            • Test changes to ensure issues are resolved and functionality and operational control are not adversely impacted
            • Follow the Bank's software development lifecycle (SDLC)
              • Participate in planning relevant projects, enhancements, and maintenance activities
              • Participate in planning the re-platforming of the MPFM applications to a modern solution stack that aligns with the Bank's technology strategy
              • Develop and maintain business domain knowledge (mortgages and mortgage pricing)
              • Stay current on technology changes and how to apply them to Bank initiativesWhat you'll bring:
                • College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or computer engineering and/or 5 years equivalent work experience is preferred
                • Minimum of 3 years of experience in building enterprise ASP.Net / SQL Server applications
                • Microsoft certificates a plus
                • Certificate or training in SCRUM project methodology
                  • Ensure written and verbal communication is clear, concise, and timely to management
                  • Exceptional customer service orientation
                  • Provide guidance to less experienced members of the team
                  • Work collaboratively and cohesively in a team
                  • Manage conflict and constructively resolve issues
                  • Adapt to change and rally around change
                  • Object-oriented analysis and design
                  • Solid understanding of design patterns, Ninject is a plus
                  • C#, .Net
                  • AWS: SNS, SQS, S3
                  • Concurrent development source control and continuous integration using Git
                  • LINQ to SQL, Entity Framework, and Objects
                  • Web technologies: Asp.Net MVC, Razor, Web Services, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery.
                  • Unit testing and mocking, Moq is a plus
                  • Database design and development (Microsoft SQL Server)
                  • SQL Server Distributed Transactions
                  • SQL Server Data Tools and Database Projects
                  • Building, configuring, and deploying SSIS packagesThe perks:At FHLBank Chicago, we believe in rewarding our high performing workforce. We offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees. Our retirement program includes a 401(k) and pension plan. Our wellbeing program supports employees at work and in their personal lives: Our PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year; our Lifestyle Spending Account provides an annual stipend for employees to support wellbeing activities; and our central downtown location at the Old Post Office provides easy access to public transportation and breathtaking views from our award-winning rooftop. Visit FHLBCbenefits.com for additional details about our benefits. Step into a brighter future with us.Introduce YourselfWant to get on our radar? No need to apply. Click below to introduce yourself.About UsOur mission at FHLBank Chicago: To partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment, and support for their community investment activities.Simply said, we're a bank for banks and other financial institutions, focused on being a strategic partner for our members and working together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas. Created by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government sponsored in support of mortgage lending and community investment.
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