About Working at Commerce 

Building a career here is more than just steps on a ladder. It’s about helping people find financial safety and success, helping businesses thrive, and making sure people and their money are taken care of. And our commitment doesn’t stop there. Our culture is about our people, the ones in our communities and the ones that work with us.  

Here, you’ll find opportunities to grow and learn, to connect with others, and build relationships with the people around you. You’ll have the space and resources to grow into the best version of yourself. Because our number one investment is you.

Creating an award-winning culture doesn't come easy. And after more than 155 years, we know Commerce Bank is only at its best when our people are. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading and let’s talk. 

Compensation Range

Annual Salary: $100,500.00 - $119,000.00 (Amount based on relevant experience, skills, and competencies.)

At Commerce Bank, innovation and creativity are the driving forces behind our IT team's success. We are catalysts of transformation who power applications, secure networks, and implement cutting-edge initiatives that propel our business units forward. The banking industry's rapid evolution provides us with an exciting opportunity to continuously learn, grow, and harness new technologies that elevate the experience for our customers. What sets Commerce Bank apart is our company culture and leadership, areas in which we continually invest. This commitment fosters innovation, enhances customer and employee experiences, while reinforcing our belief that our diverse team is our greatest competitive advantage. We actively seek candidates who share our passion for technology and bring fresh perspectives to the table. A diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints allows us to develop truly innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our banking community. Join us in shaping the future of banking technology. At Commerce Bank IT, you'll find a culture of equity, belonging, and endless opportunities to make a lasting impact. Help us drive innovation that raises the bar for our industry.

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to be responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining full-stack applications and workflow solutions that integrate with other software packages and Banking Applications. This job will be responsible for designing, programming, testing, implementing, and supporting complex applications

Essential Functions

Analyze, design, and develop complex, object-oriented applications with no assistance

Apply expert knowledge of and guide others in software development best practices, including coding standards, secure programming, code reviews, source control management, continuous integration, continuous testing, continuous release & deployment, and continuous monitoring

Demonstrate understanding of software and infrastructure architecture and make recommendations while working closely with domain architects

Facilitate collaboration and provide team representation with the line of business and other Information Technology teams.

Demonstrate effective coaching and mentoring of team members by producing thorough documentation and training materials

Act as a point of contact for testing issues, troubleshooting those issues, and escalating accordingly

Identify, prioritize, and resolve security vulnerabilities

Provide ongoing maintenance, support, documentation, and enhancements in existing systems and platforms

Execute unit, integration, system, load and stress testing within a defined testing structure and environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Advanced knowledge of front end, back end, and API development using C# language

Advanced knowledge of shell scripting, web/application server administration, and version control

Advanced development experience with SQL, including an understanding of relational database concepts and design

Align with enterprise, domain architecture and application design

Ability to troubleshoot issues with an investigative mindset

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with multiple technical and non-technical groups

Desire and ability to mentor, share skills, knowledge, and expertise across the IT organization

Ability to deliver multiple competing priorities with little supervision

Intermediate understanding of Object Oriented (OO) programming language

Ability to visualize and translate business needs into technological solutions

Strong ability to build strong working relationships with customers and peers

Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail

Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required

5+ years software development experience required

DevOps and/or Azure, or equivalent, experience required

Agile methodologies experience required

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles.  This compensation range is for the Software Development Engineer III job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $100,500 to $119,000 annually.   This position will be eligible for additional compensation through performance-based incentive plan(s) that will correspond to meeting performance goals. The candidate selected for this position may be eligible for the following employment benefits: employer sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and paid personal time. In addition, we offer career development, education assistance, and voluntary supplemental benefits.  Click here to learn more.

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Location: 922 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64106

Time Type:

Full time