Mid-Level Java Developer

* Must reside in the state of CO on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided*
**This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in office and remaining remote work must be from CO**
***FirstBank does not sponsor work visas***

Salary Range
$105k-$125k
Statement of Benefits
Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado, California, and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company's "banking for good" mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There's an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
The Analyst, Java Dev will develop, test, and implement Java software changes in a distributed applications environment according to existing software standards. Individuals in this job work as part of a team on mid-sized and larger projects and independently on smaller efforts. These efforts include the maintenance and modification of customer and employee facing applications. At times individuals in this position will be responsible for resolving critical problems with supervision. All other duties will be performed with minimal supervision.
What you will do

• Perform design, coding, testing, and maintenance on software programs.
• Contribute to design of various size projects including collaboration with solutions architects.
• Provide support for systems and applications with assistance as needed.
• Handle critical problems with supervision.
• Provide technical leadership for small to medium size projects from analysis through implementation.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Make suggestions for improving development processes.
• Work with vendors with supervision.
• Pursue formal and informal educational opportunities to expand knowledge and improve skills.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Good customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to define, design, code, test and implement efficient, quality programs for small and medium projects
• Technical understanding of FirstBank's distributed applications environments
• Working knowledge of Java, specifically RESTful services, Jersey, Axis2, JSP, JSF, Struts
• Strong understanding of object-oriented technology
• Working knowledge of DevOps, SQL, agile and service-oriented architecture
• Working knowledge of information security concepts and techniques, as they apply to application development
• Working knowledge of the FirstBank change control process and distributed source code tools
• Working knowledge of the FirstBank development methodology

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• FirstBank does not currently offer fully remote positions, except as required by law. The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need.

Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees' professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D

EOE/Affirmative Action
FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act
Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation
*This job opportunity is expected to close on 2/26/25*