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A Mobile Developer at Navy Federal supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of mobile banking applications across iOS and Android platforms. Mobile Developers work within cross-functional Agile teams and help deliver secure, reliable, and user-friendly digital experiences that align with business goals and member needs.
Mobile Developers collaborate with product owners, designers, quality engineers, backend engineers, and other technical partners throughout the software development lifecycle. Their work includes translating requirements into mobile features, integrating applications with services and APIs, testing code, resolving defects, improving platform stability, and following platform-specific development standards.
At the Associate level, the emphasis is on learning, foundational contribution, and professional growth. Associate Mobile Developers complete clearly scoped development work under guidance, participate in team delivery activities, apply feedback, and build the technical and collaboration skills needed to become increasingly independent contributors.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Responsibilities
- Assist with designing, developing, and maintaining mobile banking features for iOS and/or Android applications.
- Build small, clearly scoped features, user interface components, and defect fixes under the guidance of experienced developers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, designers, quality engineers, and backend engineers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Write and maintain unit and user interface tests that support application quality and reliability.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and help resolve issues identified during development and testing.
- Participate in learning about peer code reviews, ask questions, and apply feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
- Learn and apply mobile development standards, secure coding practices, accessibility expectations, and platform-specific best practices.
- Support application integration with RESTful APIs, backend services, and approved third-party libraries.
- Use version control and team development practices to manage code changes effectively.
- Contribute to team knowledge sharing, technical documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
- Stay current with mobile operating system updates, development tools, and emerging technologies relevant to assigned work.
- Communicate progress, risks, questions, and outcomes clearly and professionally.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Curiosity, adaptability, accountability, and a willingness to learn from feedback and mentorship.
- Foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming and software development concepts.
- Familiarity with some form of programming language.
- Effective research, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain accuracy, demonstrate attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
- Effective organizational, planning, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Have "pet projects" such as already building features or working on apps.
- Experience with Debugging or Automation.
- Experience in Authentication or Security.
- Previous experience with other companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
- 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
- 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
- 141 Security Dr. Winchester, VA 22602
- 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131
About us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
- FORTUNE100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
- Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
- Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
- Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
- 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
- Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
- 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence
- Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025
- 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
INTRODUCTION
A Mobile Developer at Navy Federal supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of mobile banking applications across iOS and Android platforms. Mobile Developers work within cross-functional Agile teams and help deliver secure, reliable, and user-friendly digital experiences that align with business goals and member needs.
Mobile Developers collaborate with product owners, designers, quality engineers, backend engineers, and other technical partners throughout the software development lifecycle. Their work includes translating requirements into mobile features, integrating applications with services and APIs, testing code, resolving defects, improving platform stability, and following platform-specific development standards.
At the Associate level, the emphasis is on learning, foundational contribution, and professional growth. Associate Mobile Developers complete clearly scoped development work under guidance, participate in team delivery activities, apply feedback, and build the technical and collaboration skills needed to become increasingly independent contributors.
The Summer Associate Program is a 12-week internship program beginning in May 2027 and ending in August 2027. Students will work on impactful projects and meaningful work during their internship. To qualify for this position, applicants must be currently pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university and have an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Responsibilities
- Assist with designing, developing, and maintaining mobile banking features for iOS and/or Android applications.
- Build small, clearly scoped features, user interface components, and defect fixes under the guidance of experienced developers.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, demonstrations, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with developers, product owners, designers, quality engineers, and backend engineers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Write and maintain unit and user interface tests that support application quality and reliability.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and help resolve issues identified during development and testing.
- Participate in learning about peer code reviews, ask questions, and apply feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
- Learn and apply mobile development standards, secure coding practices, accessibility expectations, and platform-specific best practices.
- Support application integration with RESTful APIs, backend services, and approved third-party libraries.
- Use version control and team development practices to manage code changes effectively.
- Contribute to team knowledge sharing, technical documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
- Stay current with mobile operating system updates, development tools, and emerging technologies relevant to assigned work.
- Communicate progress, risks, questions, and outcomes clearly and professionally.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Curiosity, adaptability, accountability, and a willingness to learn from feedback and mentorship.
- Foundational knowledge of object-oriented programming and software development concepts.
- Familiarity with some form of programming language.
- Effective research, analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain accuracy, demonstrate attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
- Effective organizational, planning, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Have "pet projects" such as already building features or working on apps.
- Experience with Debugging or Automation.
- Experience in Authentication or Security.
- Previous experience with other companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:
- 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
- 5550 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526
- 141 Security Dr. Winchester, VA 22602
- 9999 Willow Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92131
About us
Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks.
Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.
- FORTUNE100 Best Companies to Work For® 2025
- Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs
- Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT
- Newsweek Most Loved Workplaces
- 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care
- Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America
- Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers
- Best Companies for Latinos to Work for 2025
- Forbes® 2025 America’s Best Large Employers
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads
- Forbes® 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers
- 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence
- Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025
- 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award
From Fortune. ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Accommodations: If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at medicalaccommodations@navyfederal.org or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.
Disclaimers: Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team’s discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.
Protect Yourself from Job Scams: Navy Federal Credit Union jobs are posted on our career site, jobs.navyfederal.org and reputable job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed). We do not post jobs on social media marketplaces, messaging apps or unverified websites. We will never ask candidates for payment, bank details or personal financial information during the hiring process.
Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Product Software Engineer
Align your training plan to the role
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan mapping your Product Software Engineer duties to measurable learning objectives. Document specific skills like product roadmap development, agile sprint cycles, and cross-functional collaboration before approaching any host employer.
Confirm the J-1 category before applying
If you're a current student, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past year, pursue the Trainee category instead. Applying under the wrong category can invalidate your DS-2019 before your placement even begins.
Search for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Product Software Engineer roles at U.S. companies that have demonstrated familiarity with exchange visitor placements, so you're targeting hosts already open to J-1 program participation rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
Verify the host employer's wage compliance
Your host employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Product Software Engineer positions in the city where you'll be based before accepting any offer.
Ask recruiters about the two-year home residency requirement
If your home country's government or the U.S. government funded any part of your exchange, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement after your J-1 ends. Clarify this with your designated sponsor before signing an offer letter.
Anticipate the DS-2019 processing timeline
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 only after the host employer signs off on your training plan. Factor in three to six weeks for that review cycle so your consular interview appointment doesn't outrun your document availability.
Product Software Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Product Software Engineer roles?
The Trainee category applies if you've graduated from a post-secondary program outside the United States within the past year or have at least five years of relevant professional experience. The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program abroad. Both require a structured training plan tied specifically to your software engineering duties, and neither allows open-ended employment without a designated sponsor issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Product Software Engineer placement?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring company. Organizations like IIE, CIEE, Cultural Vistas, and AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and monitor your program compliance. The tech company or startup where you work is the host employer. The host supports the application and signs the training plan, but only the designated sponsor holds the authority to issue your exchange visitor documents.
Can I switch to a different U.S. employer while on a J-1 Trainee visa?
No. Your DS-2019 is tied to a specific host employer and training plan approved by your designated sponsor. Changing employers requires your sponsor to issue a new DS-2019 for the new host, with a revised training plan that must be approved before you begin any work. Continuing to work at a new company without updated documents puts your status at risk and may trigger removal proceedings.
How do I find Product Software Engineer host employers open to J-1 placements?
Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. tech employers that have shown openness to exchange visitor arrangements for engineering roles. Targeting companies already familiar with J-1 hosting requirements saves significant time compared to approaching employers who have no prior experience with the designated sponsor process, training plan requirements, or DS-2019 compliance obligations.
What happens after my J-1 Trainee placement ends?
You have a 30-day grace period after your J-1 program end date to depart the United States or change to another valid immigration status. If a two-year home residency requirement applies to you, you must fulfill it before you can apply for an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa. You can also apply for a waiver of that requirement through USCIS if you qualify under one of the recognized waiver categories.