IT Software Engineer

WHO ARE WE

Alerus is a commercial wealth bank and national retirement provider with one core purpose: helping clients achieve their financial goals. We are driven by a shared commitment to always do the right thing; leading with integrity and providing valued advice and guidance to our clients. We value the expertise and skillsets each team member provides and encourage collaboration, innovation, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial spirit at all levels of our company.

By consistently seeking improvements and growth, we foster long‑term relationships with clients and team members. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace by numerous industry and regional outlets.

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The IT Software Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, and maintenance of web and mobile applications. They develop software solutions, monitor assigned systems, review requirements, and participate as a project resource. The IT Systems Software Engineer also provides mentorship and on‑call support for application issues.

• Design and architect software and systems to support employees and customers
• Develop integrations between disparate software systems to improve business processes
• Monitor the operation of assigned systems and respond to problems by diagnosing and correcting errors
• Review user requirements and perform analysis, design, implementation, and training for new software
• Maintain source control repositories, continuous integration/deployment systems, and change management tools
• Administer and maintain design of assigned Database Management Systems, including reporting
• Design and implement data integration strategies, data warehousing, and lake formations
• Provide on‑call escalation and after‑hours support as required
• Participate as a project resource for IT/Corporate project management systems
• Contribute to workload and tracking efforts as required

• Bachelor's degree in technology or related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 7-10 years of development/programming work experience
• Source control, change management and CI/CD systems experience
• Experience with AWS services is preferred, including Amplify, Lambda, Dynamo
  
  DB, Glue, ECS, S3, Athena
• Experience with frontend and backend technologies is preferred, including Angular, VueJS, AWS Lambda, Docker, NodeJS, Python, C#/.Net
• Salesforce development experience optional
• Flexibility with schedule as needed for support and maintenance needs
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Desire and aptitude to learn new skills and technologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to multi‑task and work independently

• Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus and/or incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package providing a wide range of health and well‑being benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance; and 401(k) and ESOP for retirement savings.
• Generous paid time off programs such as flexible time off, company‑paid holidays, parental and bereavement leave.
• Learning and development resources for personal and professional career development, and advancement opportunities.
• Access to financial experts for guidance, financial wellness tools, and discounts on Alerus products and services.
• Support for the communities we live in through paid volunteer time and a company donation match opportunity.

Work is typically performed in an office setting. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office utilizing proper ergonomic safeguards when doing so. Additionally, the employee must occasionally lift or move supplies and materials up to 20 pounds.

$72,000 - $120,000 annually

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alerus is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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