A Mobile Developer at Navy Federal supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of mobile banking applications across iOS and Android platforms. Mobile Developers work within cross-functional Agile teams and help deliver secure, reliable, and user-friendly digital experiences that align with business goals and member needs.
Mobile Developers collaborate with product owners, designers, quality engineers, backend engineers, and other technical partners throughout the software development lifecycle. Their work includes translating requirements into mobile features, integrating applications with services and APIs, testing code, resolving defects, improving platform stability, and following platform-specific development standards.
At the Associate level, the emphasis is on learning, foundational contribution, and professional growth. Associate Mobile Developers complete clearly scoped development work under guidance, participate in team delivery activities, apply feedback, and build the technical and collaboration skills needed to become increasingly independent contributors.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Responsibilities- Assist with designing, developing, and maintaining mobile banking features for iOS and/or Android applications.
- Build small, clearly scoped features, user interface components, and defect fixes under the guidance of experienced developers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, designers, quality engineers, and backend engineers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Write and maintain unit and user interface tests that support application quality and reliability.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and help resolve issues identified during development and testing.
- Participate in learning about peer code reviews, ask questions, and apply feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
- Learn and apply mobile development standards, secure coding practices, accessibility expectations, and platform-specific best practices.
- Support application integration with RESTful APIs, backend services, and approved third-party libraries.
- Use version control and team development practices to manage code changes effectively.
- Contribute to team knowledge sharing, technical documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
- Stay current with mobile operating system updates, development tools, and emerging technologies relevant to assigned work.
- Communicate progress, risks, questions, and outcomes clearly and professionally.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Curiosity, adaptability, accountability, and a willingness to learn from feedback and mentorship
- Foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming and software development concepts.
- Familiarity with some form of programming language
- Effective research, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain accuracy, demonstrate attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
- Effective organizational, planning, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
Desired Qualifications:
- Have "pet projects" such as already building features or working on apps
- Experience with Debugging or Automation
- Experience in Authentication or Security
- Previous experience with other companies
Additional Information
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
- 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
- 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
- 141 Security Dr. Winchester, VA 22602
- 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
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Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
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Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming and software development concepts
- Familiarity with at least one programming language
- Effective research, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines
- Effective organizational, planning, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team
- Pet projects involving app development or feature building
- Experience with debugging or automation
- Experience with authentication or security
- Previous experience with other companies
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What We Do
Navy Federal Credit Union is the world's largest credit union with over 12 million members, over $160 billion in assets and over 22,000 employees. As a credit union, we have members, not customers. At our campuses in Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL and Winchester, VA, and in our more than 350 branches, we serve the men and women of the Armed Forces, Department of Defense, veterans and their families. We deliver world-class service, rooted in the belief that it is an honor and privilege to serve our members. We are committed to providing our members outstanding financial products and services. Navy Federal offers a career, not just a job. We are proud of the robust Total Rewards package we offer to our employees, including competitive salaries, incentive programs, comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, retirement plans with employer match, award-winning training programs, professional development programs, tuition assistance, paid leave, and work/life programs. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal opportunity employer. Android™ is a trademark of Google, Inc. iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. iPad® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. App Store(SM) is a service mark of Apple, Inc. Message and data rates may apply. FORTUNE and 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Time Inc., and are used under license. FORTUNE and Time Inc., are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union. For more info, visit navyfederal.org
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