Core System Programmer; Symitar

Remote Florida

3005 New Tampa Highway

Lakeland, FL 33815, USA

Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) was established over 60 years ago to provide financial services with lifetime value to Publix Super Markets, Inc. employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans with one option at NO cost for employee only coverage!
• Generous Paid Time Off program approximately 3 weeks a year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) retirement plan and profit sharing
• Pay for performance incentive programs
• Time off for giving back to your community!
• And much, much more!!!

We are committed to improvement, driven by feedback, and focused on organizational growth. We expect and demonstrate our values (Caring, Inclusive, Transparent, Innovative, and Accountable) every day, creating an environment where all associates can add value and feel valued.

The Symitar Core System Programmer supports and advances PEFCU’s Symitar core system and related business applications, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing technical solutions, translating business requirements into actionable specifications, and providing technical leadership. The programmer collaborates with stakeholders to optimize systems, resolve complex technical issues, and maintains thorough documentation to support ongoing improvements.

• Development :
  Design, code (Power On, SQL, etc.), test, and deploy custom solutions, reports (like Symform PDF), and enhancements for the Episys core.
• Integration :
  Build and maintain connections between Symitar and third-party platforms (using Sym Xchange, Symform, web services).
• Analysis :
  Gather business requirements from stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications.
• Maintenance :
  Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, ensuring system stability and data integrity.
• Collaboration :
  Work with business units, IT, and project managers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Documentation :
  Create and maintain technical documents, procedures, and code standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of hands‑on Symitar programming experience, including Power On scripting and Symitar system administration.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with system integration, automation, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of compliance, security, and internal controls related to core banking systems, preferred.
• Experience with additional Jack Henry products/modules, preferred.

• Competitive pay
• Pay for performance incentive program
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans with one option at NO cost for employee only coverage!
• Work/life balance

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