Sr. Associate, Application Development

It Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking innovation and the courage to challenge whats possible. This is more than a strategic shift. Its a chance for driven professionals to grow learn and make a real difference.

If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You!

The Difference You Make:

***This is a Hybrid role in Dallas TX or Boston MA***

The Sr. Associate Application Development serves as a senior level developer and/or project manager for multiple application initiatives. Analyzes designs develops and maintains software applications to support business units. Controls and/or provides solutions to single and/or multiple organizations with minimal management guidance. Provides advanced technical expertise in analyzing designing estimating and developing software applications to project schedule. Oversees systems design and implementation of most complex design components. Creates project plans and deliverables and monitors task deadlines. The incumbent oversees maintains and supports existing software applications and provides subject matter expertise in reviewing analyzing and resolving complex issues.

• Serves as a hands-on technical leader actively contributing to application architecture software design code reviews and complex development initiatives while providing day-to-day leadership coaching and direction to the development team.
• Programs in operating systems and programming languages such as ABAP Java and Java EE (if applicable).
• Establishes infrastructure standards and requirements.
• Evaluates directs and supports Application system enhancements and performs quality assurance functions.
• Provides highest degree of technical engineering and support to the team.
• Researches and implements solutions for Application functionality in the areas of performance monitoring and tuning and systems configuration design and implementation.
• Contributes to the design and delivery of complex projects to achieve key business objectives.
• Leads efforts to ensure the workplace environment supports a highly motivated and effective workforce focused on continuous improvement and best practices.

What You Bring:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience training military service or education - Required

Qualifications:

• 9 Years Information Technology Technical Application Development or similar experience. - Required.
• Expert-level experience developing production applications using modern Python (Python 3.13 preferred).
• Strong experience with modern Python development tooling including:
• Astral uv Pydantic pytest for automated testing mypy ty and ruff
• Strong experience designing and developing solutions utilizing Microsoft SQL Server 2019.
• Experience developing and optimizing data solutions within Snowflake.
• Strong communication and presentation skills as well as strong/proven management skills.
• Ability to continually assess and evaluate the impact of emerging technologies against the strategic business needs and interpret business value for the leadership team in a consultative capacity.
• Provides strong leadership to the various team members through mentoring career development interpersonal skills teamwork ethic and enabling leadership skills.
• Proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including web development service-oriented architecture cloud computing test driven development and domain driven design.
• Strong services oriented architecture experience.
• Ability to lead multiple sub-teams through example and persuasion. .
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. .
• Ability to develop and maintain applicable industry knowledge and best practices. .
• Ability to stay up to date on industry trends.
• Ability to foresee/ predict industry direction.
• Experience in developing and managing multi-tier architecture applications.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Curiosity and aptitude for working within new technologies and partnering with others to create custom solutions to fit unique business needs Innovation and future strategy.

Certifications:

• No Certifications listed for this job.

It Would Be Nice For You To Have:

• Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience training military service or education.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment.

What Else You Need To Know:

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt) the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills experience training licensure and certifications and location.

Base Pay Range:

Minimum:

We Value Your Impact:

Your contribution matters and its recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you your family and your well-being now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide ()

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting standingand walking is required for this role. Depending on location occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

If this sounds like a role you are interested in then please apply.

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