Developer - Automation & Integration at Blackhawk Community Credit Union – Janesville, Wisconsin

About Company:

Blackhawk Community Credit Union began in 1965 with the Fisher Body Division of General Motors- Janesville and office employees of UAW Local 95. Over the last 59 years we have grown in locations, membership and technology. We currently serve over 45,000 members and are committed to partnering with our community members during all stages of their lives. Our Mission is simple, empowering members to reach financial goals. From a toolbox to 10 different branches, Blackhawk Community Credit Union has grown into a financial institution that is proud to serve members across Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.

We value our employees and their future and recognize their contribution to our success. It is for that reason that we offer competitive wages, and a comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance package. We also offer paid time off, life insurance, disability, FSA, and 401K retirement benefits with employer match up to 5%.

About the Role:

As a Developer specializing in Automation and Integration, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions that streamline business processes and enhance system interoperability. Your work will focus on creating robust integration frameworks that connect disparate applications and services, ensuring seamless data flow and operational efficiency across the organization. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable automation workflows. This role demands a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for automation and continuous improvement, leveraging modern tools and technologies. Ultimately, your contributions will drive increased productivity, reduce manual effort, and support the company’s digital transformation initiatives across the United States operations.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

PowerOn Development

Design, develop, and maintain PowerOn programs to enhance Symitar functionality

Serve in a secondary support role for Symitar system administration.

Modern Automation

Develop and maintain Python automation programs, SQL Server stored procedures, and OpCon automation schedules.

Consume REST APIs from external vendors.

Process Improvement

Perform business analysis to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement technology solutions.

Collaborate within the Transformation team and through cross-functional teams.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with stakeholders to refine requirements and improve solution usability.

Maintain clear documentation for development processes and system enhancements.

General Duties

Follows Processes and procedures established to ensure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT). Complete required, annual BSA/AML/CFT training to ensure you understand your responsibilities that apply to BSA/AML/CFT, including:Prohibited Account Types

SARs (Suspicious Activity Report)OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control)Monetary InstrumentsRecord Retention

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Proven experience in PowerOn programming and Symitar system administration.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; self-starter with a strong team ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SQL (T-SQL), especially with SQL Server, for data extraction and reporting.

Familiarity with modern scripting languages, especially Python, for automation and integration.

Understanding of system automation concepts or job scheduling tools (like OpCon).

Familiarity with consuming APIs

Work Environment & Expectations

Hybrid work environment with occasional on-site meetings.

Must be able to work independently on assigned tasks.

High level of accuracy and accountability in data handling.

Ability to move about and communicate with a diverse membership and employee group.

Ability to accomplish the described responsibilities using computers and technology.

Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to work in a changing, challenging, and fast paced work environment.

Variable stress levels.

Provides own transportation.

Occasional business travel.

Skills:

In this role, your programming skills will be essential for developing automation scripts and integration solutions that connect various systems efficiently. Your knowledge of APIs and middleware platforms will enable you to design and implement seamless data exchanges between applications, reducing manual intervention. Familiarity with automation frameworks and scripting languages will allow you to create reliable workflows that improve operational productivity. Preferred skills such as cloud platform experience and containerization will be leveraged to build scalable and flexible integration architectures. Additionally, your understanding of DevOps practices will support continuous integration and deployment, ensuring that automation solutions are delivered rapidly and maintained effectively.