The Experience engineer uses code to develop visual experiences; web, mobile and other UIs. An engineer is responsible for understanding business problems, designing, developing, configuring, testing, and deploying software to provide the solution. Engineers write the code to produce applications that provide measurable business value to our clients. Engineers most often use Agile techniques and are a part of a larger, cross-functional team. Engineers should have a passion for learning new languages/technologies and staying on top of the technology wave.

Essential Job Functions:

•    Utilize the software development lifecycle to implement technology solutions that create and enhance applications. Inspect, analyze, and translate functional and non-functional requirements into technical design, application code, and configuration parameters. Produce design specifications, including screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, and printed outputs developed for self and others. Convert technical design and specifications into functioning components through the development of application code and configuration. Provide technical on-call support as defined within team and role expectations. 
•    Create and execute unit tests to ensure issues are proactively identified within the software development lifecycle. Analyze code to identify causes of errors and defects.  Remediate known errors within development and production support contexts. Review application code for self and others.  Define, support, and enforce code standards and guidelines relevant to the applications and technologies being supported. Estimate and size work based upon high-level requirements. Continuously improve applications and processes with a focus on quality, efficiency, and user experience. 
•    Cultivate relationships across roles and organizations to maximize collaboration, partnership, and efficiency. Provide peer coaching and feedback formally and informally.  Request and utilize feedback to foster personal development. 
•    Expectation is to be proficient in at least two and ideally three programming languages (e.g. COBOL, Java) and develop or maintain at least three application.
•    Work autonomously, providing technical supervision to peers while demonstrating appreciable business knowledge within the general financial services and marketing domains. Strive to influence the team to generate support to achieve desired business outcomes. 

Reports to: 

• Technology Head of Engineering

Direct Reports: 

• None

Working Conditions/ Physical Requirements: 

• Normal office environment, some travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications: 

•    Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related area
•    0+ years of work experience in related field

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related area
•    More than 2 years related work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•    Agile Development Process, Principles & Methodologies
•    Business Acumen and Problem Solving
•    Continuous Improvement
•    DevOps Tools & Practices
•    HTML, CSS, JS, Web Frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, etc.), React Native, Flutter, Swift, API consumption and development
•    Azure (or AWS equivalent): App Service, Functions, Pipelines
•    Has demonstrated basic knowledge of at least one in-demand programming language 
•    Has demonstrated knowledge in one “layer” of the solution stack (e.g., front-end, services)

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

About Bread Financial  

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, financial flexibility and exceptional customer experiences. Driven by a digital-first approach, data insights and white-label technology, Bread Financial delivers growth for its partners through a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that includes private label and co-brand credit cards and Bread Pay® buy now, pay later products. Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer products that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread Cashback® American Express® Credit Card, Bread Rewards™ American Express® Credit Card and Bread Savings® products.   

    

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices. To learn more about Bread Financial, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram. 

• All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.

• Bread Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.