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Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack Tech Lead)

General information

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JobID

16310

Position Level

Individual Contributor

Team

Technology Solutions & Svcs

Working Time

Full-Time

Position Type

Regular

Travel Requirements

2%

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Preferred Location

Allen, TX

Additional Locations

Allen, TX, Birmingham, AL, Cedar Falls, IA, Charlotte, NC, Lenexa, KS, Louisville, KY, Monett, MO, Springfield, MO

Description & Requirements

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At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company, we’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we’d love to meet you.

Jack Henry is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who’s ready to step into a technical team lead role and help shape the future of our bill pay product offering within the Payments division. This isn’t just a coding gig—it’s a strategic position where you’ll partner closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to drive team success. You’ll lead daily standups, organize backlog refinements, create work items, and play a key role in priority meetings. About 60% of your time will be spent shaping the backlog and guiding execution, while the remaining 40% will be hands-on—writing clean, scalable code and reviewing contributions from your team. You’ll be the go-to for backend service development, ensuring our solutions are robust, reliable, and aligned with business goals.

We’re looking for someone who sees the big picture and thrives on solving complex problems with clarity and purpose. You’ll need to be an Agile advocate, a strong communicator, and someone who values collaboration over ego. Our ideal candidate is forward-thinking, curious, and always asking “What if?” when approaching challenges. At Jack Henry, we’re digitally transforming how community banks and credit unions serve their customers—and we want you to help lead that charge.

This is a remote position, and candidates must live within approximately a 70-mile radius of our office locations in Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; Springfield, MO; Monett, MO; Birmingham, AL; Louisville, KY; Charlotte, NC; or Cedar Falls; IA.

The salary range for this position is $93,500- $123,700 and will be determined based on location and experience level.

All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in-person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.

What you’ll be responsible for:

+ Performs and may lead system analysis and programming activities which may require research and timely, effective, and quality delivery of software into production.

+ Performs, and may lead, technical/engineering support for new and existing applications from code delivery until the retirement of the application. Develops, tests and reviews applications based on business requirements and industry best practices.

+ Uses best practices and standard guidance to create and modify code. Considers how code changes will affect end users and internal teams. May review code created by less experienced team members.

+ Collaborates on and may lead cross-team projects to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.

+ Works on, and may lead, critical tasks and deliverables with no assistance, and sets and updates expectations on size, scope, and timelines.

+ Participates in and may lead team in cross-functional meetings and discussions. • Creates required technical documentation.

+ Stays updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions to improve software development processes.

+ Adheres to documented departmental and corporate standards. Participates in the definition and documentation of standards.

+ May lead unit tests and integration tests to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of developed software.

+ Debugs and troubleshoots issues as they arise, providing timely resolutions

+ May contribute to product architecture.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development.

+ Proficiency in: C#.NET, API development, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.

+ Hands-on experience with cloud engineering practices.

+ Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker containerization.

+ Proven ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.

+ Experience with Git, including platforms like GitHub.

What would be nice for you to have:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Software Development.

+ Familiarity with cloud platforms such as: AWS (Amazon Web Services),GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Microsoft Azure.

+ Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).

+ Understanding of Trunk-Based Development methodologies.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we live by the motto: “Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun.”It’s more than a tagline, it’s the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we’re deeply committed to their wellbeing. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits (https://careers.jackhenry.com/yourexperience#our-benefits-anchor) designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration. Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It’s this shared commitment that drives our success. We’re proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they’re how we operate. Visit our Corporate Sustainability (https://discover.jackhenry.com/corporate-sustainability) site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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