Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

At Wells Fargo, we are looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. We are seeking candidates who embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace where everyone feels valued and inspired.

**About this role:**

Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and develop backend systems supporting Wells Fargo’s internal generative AI applications. In this role, you will work within Enterprise Functions Technology (EFT) to build and maintain reliable, secure, and scalable solutions that improve employee workflows and enable seamless system integrations. Your work will directly align with Wells Fargo’s mission to innovate and enhance the employee experience using advanced technology.

**In this role, you will:**

+ Build systems involving data ingestion pipelines, reliable service orchestration, backend application state management, and data layer implementation for use with Large Language Models (LLM) that support powerful generative AI capabilities for internal Wells Fargo users.

+ Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact

+ Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines

+ Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs

+ Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors

+ Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives

+ Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals

+ Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

**Required Qualifications:**

+ 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

+ 5+ years of experience with C#

+ 5+ years of experience with complex SQL and database development

+ 5+ years of experience with API gateway integrations and orchestrating data movement and workflows across systems.

+ 5+ years of experience architecting, developing, publishing, and consuming APIs

+ 5+ years of experience with Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, integration testing, API testing, Performance Testing, and Functional testing

+ 2+ years of experience with generative AI technologies, large language modeling (LLM), including retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and agentic workflows.

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ Experience in backend application software development, with ability to quickly adapt to C# and Python code bases.

+ Extensive experience working with diverse data sets and source data formats and structures.

+ Experience working within an Agile environment

+ Familiarity with building solutions that prioritize end-user satisfaction and usability.

+ Proven ability to design and implement reliable data ingestion pipelines.

+ Proficiency in test-driven development practices.

+ Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management within software development.

+ Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.

**Job Expectations:**

+ Be Humble: You're smart yet always interested in learning from others.

+ Work Transparently: You always deal in an honest, direct, and transparent way.

+ Take Ownership: You embrace responsibility and find joy in having the answers.

+ Learn More: You regularly self-educate and improve your skill set.

+ Show Gratitude: You show appreciation and respect to those you work with.

+ This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

+ This position offers a hybrid work schedule

+ Must be able to work on-site at any of the listed locations

+ Relocation assistance is not available for this position

**Job Posting Locations:**

1302 El Camino Real, MENLO PARK, California 94025

300 S Brevard St., CHARLOTTE, North Carolina 28202

2600 S Price Rd., CHANDLER, Arizona 85286

150 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017

**Position Pay Range:**

New York City, New York $133,300 - $237,100

+ 3+ days per week in office

+ 10% travel to support business objectives

**Pay Range**

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

$111,100.00 - $237,100.00

**Benefits**

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.

+ Health benefits

+ 401(k) Plan

+ Paid time off

+ Disability benefits

+ Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance

+ Parental leave

+ Critical caregiving leave

+ Discounts and savings

+ Commuter benefits

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Scholarships for dependent children

+ Adoption reimbursement

**Posting End Date:**

10 Apr 2025

***** **_Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants._**

**We Value Diversity**

At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.

Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

**Applicants with Disabilities**

To request a medical accommodation during the application or interview process, visit Disability Inclusion at Wells Fargo (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/diversity/disability-inclusion/) .

**Drug and Alcohol Policy**

Wells Fargo maintains a drug free workplace. Please see our Drug and Alcohol Policy (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/wells-fargo-drug-and-alcohol-policy) to learn more.

**Wells Fargo Recruitment and Hiring Requirements:**

a. Third-Party recordings are prohibited unless authorized by Wells Fargo.

b. Wells Fargo requires you to directly represent your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process.

**Req Number:** R-425172

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**

This position is responsible for leading and managing software definition, development, and delivery to support the operations arm of OptumRx’s fulfillment pharmacy division. The ideal candidate will be expected to serve as technical lead throughout the full software development lifecycle from conception, architecture definition, and detailed design to scoping, implementation, testing to documentation, software promotion, and ongoing maintenance.

Location: 485 N Juniper Dr, Chandler, AZ

**Primary Responsibilities:**

+ Delivers complex systems to improve operational process by designing, developing, and installing software solutions

+ Determines operational feasibility by evaluating data, problem definitions, requirements, and proposed solutions

+ Develops software solutions by studying information gaps, conferring with users, and studying systems flows, data utilization, and work processes

+ Investigates problem areas and inefficient processes

+ Follows the software development lifecycle

+ Documents and demonstrates solutions by authoring documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, and clear code

+ Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming

+ Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures

+ Intakes, procures, and licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors, recommending purchases, and testing and approving products

+ Maintains data integrity by keeping information confidential and following industry and company standards

+ Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues

+ Accomplishes engineering and organizational mission by completing related tasks as needed

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Proficient with C#

+ Proficient with WPF applications using the MVVM design pattern

+ Proficient with ASP.NET applications using the MVC design pattern

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 2+ years in Software Engineering

The salary range for this role is $89,800 to $176,700 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._

_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment._

Location:

2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America

About the Job:

This is an in-person position for a development team that maintains and develops an enterprise application including several services and APIs used internally and externally.

About You :

We are looking for a full-stack software developer who is knowledgeable in programming fundamentals and can analyze requirements to write code that is reliable and can be maintained easily using the best programming practices. The team uses core Microsoft development technologies (e.g., C#, MVC, SQL, Entity Framework, HTML 5, CSS, Vue, Web API, jQuery, ASP.Net, .Net CORE and T-SQL along with other technologies like Redis, Kafka, AI development, debugging skills using Kibana, Dynatrace and Azure AppInsights) to deliver business requirements using web applications and APIs. The right candidate should have experience in front end development and strong database knowledge.

The primary roles and responsibilities of this position include the following:

+ Able to independently get an understanding of assigned applications.

+ Writes code that is easily maintainable, highly reliable and demonstrates knowledge of common programming best practices.

+ With little supervision and oversight, complete moderately complex development tasks on time and with high quality.

+ Is continually striving to learn applicable technologies to the job and rectify deficits in their technical knowledge that stops them from being able to contribute when needed.

+ Stays current with current software architecture and system design concepts.

+ Is proactive and shows urgency and does what is necessary to get the job done and cares about impacts to our customers.

+ Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and take responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution.

+ Collaborate with DBAs, Devops, Platform Engineering, Automation and Testing to ensure stability of the platform.

+ Be available after hours or on some weekends for emergency support.

Why Should You Apply?

+ Competitive Compensation

+ Potential for hybrid work schedule

+ Latest technologies

+ Team that Emphasizes Collaboration

+ Positive Team Culture founded by team self-organization principles.

Experience/Education/Training:

+ 4+ years of professional software development experience.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field or additional compensatory experience

+ Must be a U.S. citizen or have proof of U.S. employment authorization for this position.

+ Experience working with object-oriented design/development.

Perks of joining the U-Haul fleet:

Get your career moving with a company who empowers team members to the healthiest version of themselves! We provide robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members becomes the happiest and healthiest they can be.Here are just some of the programs U-Haul has available:

+ Full Medical coverage

+ Prescription plans

+ Dental & Vision Plans

+ New indoor fitness gym

+ Gym Reimbursement Program

+ Registered Dietitian Program

+ Weight Watchers

+ Onsite medical clinic for you and your family

+ Career stability

+ Opportunities for advancement

+ Valuable on-the-job training

+ Tuition reimbursement program

+ Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®

+ Business and travel insurance

+ You Matter Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

+ Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

+ 401(k) Savings Plan

+ Life insurance

+ Critical Illness/Group Accident

+ 24-hour physician available for kids

+ MetLaw Legal program

+ MetLife auto and home insurance

+ Mindset App Program

+ 50% discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more

+ LifeLock identity Theft

+ Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

+ U-Haul Federal Credit Union

+ Wellness Program

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

Job Description:

**Role Summary/Purpose:**

This position is responsible for developing Oracle APEX solutions within the scope of established goals and objectives and is considered part of the IT function. This person will work with multiple business and IT partners while designing and developing APEX solutions. This person must be able to present and demonstrate ideas and solutions to the business and IT teams.

We're proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

**Essential Responsibilities:**

+ Collaborate across with business and IT team and leaders to explore, design, develop and implement solutions to meet business needs

+ Present and share the solutions to leadership as required

+ Collaborate, share work load and closely interact across the Apex development team on daily basis

+ Develop and deploy solutions independently and as part of the team

+ Candidate will work on client projects to develop, build, and deploy APEX applications to streamline business processes and/or meet regulatory requirements.

+ This position is part of a web development team that supports the internal intranet applications across various functions and works on building process improvements with online applications/forms and through automation

**Qualifications/Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in any Engineering discipline or MCA with 5+ years of IT experience

+ Minimum 5 years of experience on Oracle Development Suite (SQL*Plus, PL/SQL, Trigger, Function, Procedure / Package Definition)

+ Strong oral and written communication skills is a must

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence clients, team members, management and external groups

+ Strong business acumen

+ Relational Design skills (ERD, Process Modeling)

+ Demonstrated knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, CSS3 and RESTful webservices

+ Experience with Oracle Query/Performance Tuning (Explain Plan, Table / Index design and development)

+ Familiar with basic SDLC processes

+ Ability to work independently and within team environments

+ For Internal candidates: Minimum 18 months in Synchrony and 12 months in current role.

+ For Internal candidates: Not on active formal or above corrective

**Desired Characteristics:**

+ 2+ years of experience on Oracle Apex Development and Deployment

+ SQL*Forms and SQL*Reports development experience

+ Autosys batch job creation and maintenance

+ Hands-on with Unix Shell scripting

+ Java Development

+ Experience with Rapid Application Development (RAD / Prototyping) Environments

+ Ability to work on all phases of complex work

+ Previous Consumer Finance experience, or other credit card processing experience

+ Working experience with Agile Methodology

+ Experience with object oriented programming languages (Java, Python, C++ or similar), XML and version control.

+ Experience deploying applications across Apache / Tomcat servers

**Grade/Level: 10**

The salary range for this position is **75,000.00 - 130,000.00** USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

**Eligibility Requirements:**

+ You must be 18 years or older

+ You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

+ You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

+ You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

+ New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months' time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months' time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don't meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

**Our Commitment:**

When you join us, you'll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard-but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we're building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/#diversity) , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you'll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

**Reasonable Accommodation Notice:**

+ Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

+ If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

**Job Family Group:**

Information Technology

Senior Virtualization Systems Engineer

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Mar 26, 2025

**Requisition ID** : 18526

**Join us in building a better future for Arizona!**

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

**Why Work at SRP**

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

+ Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

+ 401(k) plan with employer matching

+ Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

+ Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

+ Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

+ Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

+ Short and long-term disability plans

+ Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

+ 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

**Summary**

As a member of the Server Management team, the candidate will play a key role in designing and supporting the virtual server environment hosted on-premises as well as in the cloud. The Virtualization Systems Engineer works closely with Windows and Linux teams and is responsible for the management, architecture, configuration and administration of all virtual servers, backups and related software and security components. This individual will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the team on issues related to the configuration and monitoring of mission-critical information systems maximizing service quality for the organization as measured through key indicators.

**What You'll Do**

+ Help design and develop virtualization systems architecture to meet demands of the business across multiple data centers.

+ Support the installation, configuration, and day to day management of the VMWare vSphere environment including patching and upgrades.

+ Research and resolve highly complex technical problems concerning virtualized hosts and guests.

+ Analyze and recommend improvements to existing VMWare environments to improve performance, usability, and customer experience across the enterprise

+ Work closely with infrastructure teams that are dependent on the virtual environment (Storage, Networking, Windows, Linux, Database) to automate common tasks, optimize performance, streamline processes, and troubleshoot issues.

+ Develop and maintain documentation and diagrams related to standards, implementation procedures, and troubleshooting.

**What It Takes To Succeed**

+ Experience with vSAN, HPE Synergy and vRealize suite of products (vROPs, vRA/vRO, LogInsight)

+ Ability to write simple to moderately complex scripts in PowerShell

+ Basic understanding of REST is preferred.

+ Experience with vRO workflow development in Javascript is desired but not required.

+ Experience with Kubernetes, preferably OpenShift is desired but not required.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

**Experience**

Our ideal candidate is a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).

**Education**

A bachelor’s degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

**Hybrid Workplace**

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

**Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement**

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

**Work Authorization**

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix

Join our mission to create a completely new, 100% digital bank that uses consumer feedback to truly meet customers’ best interests. Jenius Bank, a division of SMBC MANUBANK, and a member of SMBC Group, is being built by a close-knit and fun-loving team of financial services professionals and technology experts who came together for the challenge of building a full-service digital bank from scratch. We’re committed to doing it the right way for the customer and are growing rapidly. To learn more about our relationship to our parent company, visit our website.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $85,000.00 and $170,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualification, experiences, and analysis of current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC MANUBANK offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

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Jenius Bank is strategically scaling up a portfolio of products and building extraordinary experiences. In 2023, we launched our first two products reaching $1 billion in deposits and over $700 million in loans, all before Jenius Bank’s first anniversary. We don’t plan to slow down, with ambitious growth plans and the capital necessary to execute a multi-year strategic plan. We have a start-up mindset paired with SMBC Group’s 400 years of history. SMBC Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and is committed to creating new business to better serve customers in the rapidly evolving digital environment. Join us on the journey that has caught the attention of the Banking Dive, and more to reinvent banking where smarter banking translates to a richer life.

**SUMMARY:**

Imagine helping to build and design an entire Digital Business Unit for Online Banking. We have a great opportunity for an innovative and effective Software Engineer.

We are seeking a strong Software Engineer for our Middleware/API engineering team. This team is responsible for building the Customer facing Omni Channel Services using Java, Kotlin. In this role, you will work as engineer in an agile team and collaborate with product owner, designer, and QA to design, build & maintain digital bank.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:**

+ Applying design patterns in developing scalable and highly performant application/features

+ Writing code and unit tests, automation, code reviews and testing

+ Deploying to production and dev ops

+ Work with product managers to prioritize features for ongoing sprints and managing a list of technical requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, and issues.

+ Manage your own time and work well both independently and as part of a team.

+ Quickly generate and update proof of concepts for testing and team feedback Embrace emerging standards while promoting best practices.

**POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent.

+ 2+ years of Java/ functional programming experience is a must.

+ Knowledge of Kotlin and GraphQL is a plus.

+ At least 1 year of experience with Cloud stack, Microsoft Azure etc. is a must.

+ Experience designing and supporting customer facing RESTful APIs.

+ Thorough understanding of API Development and data structure fundamentals.

+ Good understanding of design concepts and design patterns.

+ Demonstrated experience in Agile development, application design, software development, and testing.

+ Aptitude for learning and applying programming concepts.

+ Team player, self-starter, and passion for programming.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, product, and experience owners.

+ Experience with CICD tools and dev ops.

+ Experience with financial services is a plus.

**EOE STATEMENT**

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.

**CCPA DISCLOSURE**

Personal Information Collection Notice: This notice contains information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) about the categories of personal information (PI) of California residents that SMBC MANUBANK collects and the business or commercial purpose(s) for which the PI may be used. We do not sell PI. More information about our collection and use of PI may be found in our CCPA Privacy Policy at https://www.smbcmanubank.com/privacy/ccpa-disclosure . Persons with disabilities may contact our Customer Contact Center toll-free at (877) 560-9812 to request the information in this Notice in an alternative format.

Join our mission to create a completely new, 100% digital bank that uses consumer feedback to truly meet customers’ best interests. Jenius Bank, a division of SMBC MANUBANK, and a member of SMBC Group, is being built by a close-knit and fun-loving team of financial services professionals and technology experts who came together for the challenge of building a full-service digital bank from scratch. We’re committed to doing it the right way for the customer and are growing rapidly. To learn more about our relationship to our parent company, visit our website.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $85,000.00 and $170,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualification, experiences, and analysis of current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC MANUBANK offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

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Jenius Bank is strategically scaling up a portfolio of products and building extraordinary experiences. In 2023, we launched our first two products reaching $1 billion in deposits and over $700 million in loans, all before Jenius Bank’s first anniversary. We don’t plan to slow down, with ambitious growth plans and the capital necessary to execute a multi-year strategic plan. We have a start-up mindset paired with SMBC Group’s 400 years of history. SMBC Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and is committed to creating new business to better serve customers in the rapidly evolving digital environment. Join us on the journey that has caught the attention of the Banking Dive, and more to reinvent banking where smarter banking translates to a richer life.

**SUMMARY:**

We are seeking an initiative-taking, self-directed Web Engineer to build web applications for a Digital Bank. Our Ideal candidate is a front-end developer having experience building web applications using JavaScript frameworks (React). In this role, you will work as engineer in an agile team and collaborate with product owner, designer, and QA (Quality Assurance) to design, build & maintain digital bank websites.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Own the responsibility for the full life cycle of web development design, development, unit testing and implementation.

+ Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure proper testing and maintenance.

+ Partner with product, design, and other internal teams to build a performant and user centric website.

+ Embrace and Champion the use of web development best practices.

+ Frontend-Backend integration: Experience collaborating with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side APIs, ensuring efficient data flow and communication.

+ Product collaboration: Ability to work closely with product teams to analyze requirements, identify challenges, and provide technical recommendations.

+ JavaScript & Frontend Frameworks: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and experience with modern frontend frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js

+ Cross-Browser & Responsive Development: Strong experience in coding for various browsers and devices to ensure consistent user experience.

+ Web Standards & Usability: Good knowledge of web layout principles, usability guidelines, and W3C standards.

+ Security Best Practices: Solid understanding of security principles related to web development.

+ Accessibility Compliance: Ability to ensure the user interface meets WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and is usable by individuals with impairments.

+ Version Control: Familiarity with Git for version control.

+ Agile Development: Experience working in an Agile environment, including software design, development, and testing.

+ Strong Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and effectively

**POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:**

+ Degree or certification in Web Development, Digital Programming, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a related skillset.

+ 3-4 years of technology experience with at least 2-3 years of experience in Digital/Web development.

+ Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation, the JavaScript object model, Object-Oriented concepts, design patterns, coding standards, and performance improvements.

+ Advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, and related technologies.

+ Experience with frontend frameworks and libraries such as React to build complex user interfaces efficiently and maintainable.

+ Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.

**Preferred Skills:**

+ TypeScript: Experience writing in TypeScript – such as creating types, interfaces, enums, and generics.

+ Version Control: Experience using Azure DevOps for release pipeline management.

+ Web Analytics & Integrations: Knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and similar web tracking tools.

+ Experience in Financial Services: Previous experience working in financial services or fintech environments.

+ CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

**EOE STATEMENT**

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.

**CCPA DISCLOSURE**

Personal Information Collection Notice: This notice contains information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) about the categories of personal information (PI) of California residents that SMBC MANUBANK collects and the business or commercial purpose(s) for which the PI may be used. We do not sell PI. More information about our collection and use of PI may be found in our CCPA Privacy Policy at https://www.smbcmanubank.com/privacy/ccpa-disclosure . Persons with disabilities may contact our Customer Contact Center toll-free at (877) 560-9812 to request the information in this Notice in an alternative format.

Join our mission to create a completely new, 100% digital bank that uses consumer feedback to truly meet customers’ best interests. Jenius Bank, a division of SMBC MANUBANK, and a member of SMBC Group, is being built by a close-knit and fun-loving team of financial services professionals and technology experts who came together for the challenge of building a full-service digital bank from scratch. We’re committed to doing it the right way for the customer and are growing rapidly. To learn more about our relationship to our parent company, visit our website.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $85,000.00 and $170,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualification, experiences, and analysis of current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC MANUBANK offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

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Jenius Bank is strategically scaling up a portfolio of products and building extraordinary experiences. In 2023, we launched our first two products reaching $1 billion in deposits and over $700 million in loans, all before Jenius Bank’s first anniversary. We don’t plan to slow down, with ambitious growth plans and the capital necessary to execute a multi-year strategic plan. We have a start-up mindset paired with SMBC Group’s 400 years of history. SMBC Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and is committed to creating new business to better serve customers in the rapidly evolving digital environment. Join us on the journey that has caught the attention of the Banking Dive, and more to reinvent banking where smarter banking translates to a richer life.

**SUMMARY:**

Imagine helping to build and design an entire Digital Business Unit for Online Banking. We have a great opportunity for an innovative and effective Senior Software Engineer.

We are seeking a strong Senior Software Engineer for our Middleware/API engineering team. This team is responsible for building the Customer facing Omni Channel Services using Java, Kotlin, Cosmos DB. In this role, you will work as engineer in an agile team and collaborate with product owner, designer, and QA to design, build & maintain digital bank.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:**

+ Responsible for the full life cycle of Database design, implementation and performance tuning.

+ Applying industry best practices and design patterns in developing scalable and highly performant application/features.

+ Writing code and unit tests, automation, code reviews and testing.

+ Deploying to production and dev ops.

+ Work with product managers to prioritize features for ongoing sprints and managing a list of technical requirements based on industry trends, new technologies, known defects, and issues.

+ Manage your own time and work well both independently and as part of a team.

+ Quickly generate and update proof of concepts for testing and team feedback Embrace emerging standards while promoting best practices.

+ Mentor Junior developers on the team.

**POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:**

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or equivalent.

+ 5-6 years of overall IT experience with at least 3-5 years of Java programming experience is a must.

+ 2+ years of experience with Database technologies in Cloud is a must.

+ 2+ years of experience in Database design (relational and/or non-relational) is a must.

+ Thorough understanding of Database technologies, API Development and data structure fundamentals.

+ Good understanding of design concepts and design patterns.

+ Demonstrated experience in Agile development, application design, software development, and testing.

+ Aptitude for learning and applying programming concepts.

+ Team player, self-starter, and passion for programming.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders, product, and experience owners.

+ Experience with CICD tools and dev ops.

+ Experience with financial services is a plus.

**EOE STATEMENT**

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.

**CCPA DISCLOSURE**

Personal Information Collection Notice: This notice contains information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) about the categories of personal information (PI) of California residents that SMBC MANUBANK collects and the business or commercial purpose(s) for which the PI may be used. We do not sell PI. More information about our collection and use of PI may be found in our CCPA Privacy Policy at https://www.smbcmanubank.com/privacy/ccpa-disclosure . Persons with disabilities may contact our Customer Contact Center toll-free at (877) 560-9812 to request the information in this Notice in an alternative format.

**Date Posted:**

2025-03-31

**Country:**

United States of America

**Location:**

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

**Position Role Type:**

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon Industry 4.0 - Connected Factory Intelligence & Automation (CFI&A) has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Software Engineer team member to join our Team.

Raytheon Industry 4.0 - Connected Factory Intelligence & Automation (CFI&A) has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Software Engineer team member to join our Team.

+ As a Software Engineer , you will be a key contributor to design, development, integration, and testing and deployment of advanced IIoT / Industry 4.0 technologies based in Ignition.

+ Additionally, this role will perform root cause corrective action (RCCA) for any hardware and software issues identified in the CFI&A products in the manufacturing factory while supporting data analytics and data visualization efforts.

+ The role will work in close collaboration with connected factory engineering, chief engineers / architects, front end of the business, and CFI&A / factory leadership and will include all aspects of the product development lifecycle - planning, requirements, design, development, test, deployment, and sustainment.

**What You Will Do**

+ Execute projects involving Ignition application development.

+ Contribute to IIoT continued growth and deployment by working with sensors, gateways, connectivity solutions, APIs, and data analytic platforms.

+ Provide recommendations and execution on methods to connect manufacturing equipment to IIoT/OT layer network

+ Set communication protocols and network configurations on network devices (EIP, Modbus/TCP, MQTT, etc).

+ Contribute to major team projects as well as work with minimal oversight to solve complex problems

+ Support CFI&A Engineering Systems.

+ Expected to Travel 10% of the time.

**What You Will Learn**

+ You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals across Raytheon that will help advance your career.

+ You will obtain invaluable experience working with our I4.0 subject matter experts in addition to Digital Technologies specialists, our customer base, and cross-functional team.

+ You will manage system integration projects and provide reliable data to the Customer enabling them to make informed decisions in their product area.

**Qualifications You Must Have**

+ Typically requires an applicable Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred)

+ 5+ years applicable related experience, to include Ignition SCADA development using combination of tools such as: SQL, Python, C#/.NET, HTML5, JSON

+ The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance and who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

**Qualifications We Prefer**

+ Ignition gold certification or willingness to achieve within first year

+ Experience with any of the following: Splunk!, PowerBI, GraphQL, Tableau, SQL Server, SAP, Eyelit, Windows Task Scheduler Automation, SQL Server job agent automation, SQL Server SSIS

+ Knowledge of scripting and dashboarding.

+ Knowledge of Industry 4.0 key concepts – connectivity, data collection, IIoT, systems integration, AI, machine learning, ISA-95, Pub/Sub.

+ Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus/TCP, MQTT, EIP, SECS/GEM, etc.

+ Knowledge of scripting and dashboarding

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills; experience working across organization boundaries.

+ Experience building APIs and creating web applications

+ Knowledge of distributed controls, cyber security, IT infrastructure integration or other related fields

+ Experience with data analytics with skills that demonstrate ability to prepare, process, analyze, and visualize significant amounts of information from multiple data sources.

+ Familiarity with Azure DevOps services framework

+ Experience working in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

+ Understanding of automation systems (robots, vision systems, PLCs, etc.) deployment and integration

**What We Offer:** · Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_RTX 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

**Privacy Policy and Terms:**

Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

**Date Posted:**

2025-03-31

**Country:**

United States of America

**Location:**

AZ807: RMS AP Bldg 807 1151 East Hermans Road Building 807, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

**Position Role Type:**

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Materials & Process Engineering (M&PE) section is seeking a Sr Nondestructive Test Engineer II to work in the **Non-Destructive Testing Group** at our Tucson, AZ facility. M&PE’s charter is to leverage material and process expertise throughout Raytheon Missiles and Defense and Raytheon Company. We are committed to excellence supporting our customers and allies worldwide.

This position requires an individual who possesses a thorough background and knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing to include: Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Penetrant testing. A broad background in NDT of Castings, electronics, welding/brazing, composites, etc. is needed. The ability to certify to NAS 410 is required. The selected candidate will be expected to perform various non-destructive testing tasks to support production operations, developmental design, and failure analysis as well as auditing suppliers for compliance. Some of the tasks will include the onsite operation of inspection systems and offsite auditing of suppliers for compliance. Collaboration with engineers is required to develop unique test plans, proper sequencing, and validate inspection techniques and setups. The selected candidate must be able to manage a wide variety of tasks within schedule and budget requirements. Analysis and interpretation of results will be communicated with engineering customers and documented on engineering reports. The candidate will become part of a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for solving a wide range of technical problems.

**Travel of up to 50% to both domestic and international locations.**

**The Nondestructive Test Engineer II job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.**

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

+ Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 6+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

+ Experience in NAS 410 Level 2 or 3 Certification (or equivalent) in multiple methods to include: Ultrasonic, Radiography, Magnetic Particle and Fluorescent Penetrant Testing Methods.

+ Experience in using multiple Non Destructive Test Methods to include: Digital Radiography, Film Radiography, Ultrasonic Testing (Contact/Immersion/CSAM) Techniques.

+ The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

+ Experience interpreting and developing NDT Procedures and Technique sheets.

+ Must be able to work in a stressful, on-demand environment and be able to communicate under duress in a non-confrontational, effective manner.

+ Strong background in Non-Destructive Inspection of Aerospace products to include but not limited to: Composites, Castings, Welds, Braze Joints, Microcircuits, Computer Card Assemblies etc.

+ NAS 410 Level 3 Certification in Ultrasonic Contact /Immersion / C SAM / Acoustic Microscopy Testing, Radiographic Film / Filmless Testing Fluorescent / Visible dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic particle Wet / Dry Testing, & Visual / Weld inspections.

+ Knowledge of MIL STD 883 & 750, JEDEC J-STD-035, IPC A 610, IPC J-STD-001.

+ Other Failure Analysis equipment (Digital / Optical Microscopes, Laser Milling, Die Shear/Bond Pull machine, Plasma Etching).

+ Knowledge of ESD protection.

+ Must be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills in an effective manner to all levels of personnel.

+ Desire and ability to work as a team member is essential.

+ Ability to audit and perform quality control functions.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently.

+ Excellent documentation and technical writing skills (Office suite).

+ Strong background in Non-Destructive Inspection of Aerospace products to include but not limited to: Composites, Castings, Welds, Braze Joints, Microcircuits, Computer Card Assemblies etc.

+ Working knowledge of Military, Aerospace, Microcircuits, Commercial Materials and Process Specifications.

**What We Offer:**

+ Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

+ Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

\#LI-SM4

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_RTX 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

**Privacy Policy and Terms:**

Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.