Alliant Credit Union is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Chicago, IL with the following requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field or foreign equivalent degree. 8 years of related experience. Required Skills: Analyze legacy system architecture and performance metrics to recommend and plan modernization strategies using C# .Net Framework, MVC, .NET Core, Azure DevOps, REST and Web API (5 yrs); Analyze business needs and develop software solutions for public or internal use with the aim of optimizing member experience, system stability and operational efficiency (2 yrs); Assess business requirements and technical constraints to design and deploy secure, high-performance systems using C#, Entity Framework Core, and RESTful APIs (5 yrs); Apply knowledge of financial industry with Symitar API (SymXchange / SymConnect) and platforms such as Episys/Symitar and languages such as PowerOn/RepGen (1 yr); Conduct detailed analysis of system interactions to determine technical solutions and resolve problems that are cost effective and consistent with user needs, system capacities and capabilities (5 yrs); Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, leveraging Splunk, Log Insight, Grafana for monitoring and performance validation (1 yr); Lead the transformation of outdated applications by analyzing system bottlenecks and implementing modern development practices using Agile methodology and Azure DevOps. (5 yrs); 3 days per week (remote work allowed); must live within normal commuting distance of Chicago, IL. Benefits: https://www.alliantcreditunion.org/careers Salary range: $154,000 - $164,000.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field or foreign equivalent degree.
- 8 years of related experience.
- 5 years modernizing legacy systems using C#, .NET Framework, MVC, .NET Core, Azure DevOps, REST and Web API.
- 2 years analyzing business needs and developing software solutions to optimize member experience and operational efficiency.
- 5 years designing and deploying secure, high-performance systems using C#, Entity Framework Core, and RESTful APIs.
- 1 year experience with Symitar API (SymXchange/SymConnect), Episys/Symitar platforms, and PowerOn/RepGen languages.
- 5 years conducting detailed analysis of system interactions to determine technical solutions and resolve problems.
- 1 year experience leveraging Splunk, Log Insight, or Grafana for monitoring and performance validation.
- 5 years leading application transformation using modern development practices, Agile methodology, and Azure DevOps.
- Must live within normal commuting distance of Chicago, IL and be available to work three days per week (remote work allowed).
What the Team is Saying
Alliant Credit Union Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 100% on the first 5% of pay with immediate vesting is highlighted and available from day one. This straightforward formula strengthens long‑term savings predictability.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid U.S. bank holidays, volunteer time, and parental leave are offered. Tenure‑based PTO in the 21–31 day range signals meaningful time‑off availability.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, company‑paid vision, and employer HSA contributions, with FSA options available. Wellbeing resources such as an EAP and Calm app access complement the core plans.
Alliant Credit Union Insights
What We Do
Alliant is unlike any other financial institution — a digital credit union that wows our members. We’re boldly disrupting banking norms to do good for our members, employees and communities. With 90 years of history and more than $19 billion in assets, Alliant Credit Union is the largest credit union in Illinois and one of the largest in the U.S. Our industry-leading financial products, seamless digital experiences and exceptional customer service make banking simpler for our 900,000+ members. Fully digital, fully human and full of possibility, we work to provide our members with experiences that redefine the financial industry, challenge the status quo and unleash brilliance.
Why Work With Us
Our employees enjoy a hybrid schedule, allowing for flexible remote work and purpose-driven, outcome-focused onsite opportunities. Driven by Alliant's guiding principles and values, employees across all teams build together to provide our members with industry-leading financial products, seamless digital experiences & exceptional customer service.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Alliant offers a purpose-driven, outcome-focused hybrid workplace model.
