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[/company/schoolsfirst-federal-credit-union](/company/schoolsfirst-federal-credit-union)[SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union](/company/schoolsfirst-federal-credit-union)
# Lead API Software Developer (Lead Software Developer) at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Compensation · Listed in posting

$129,880 – $214,303/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Tustin, California · Riverside, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Oct 1, 2026

## Description

SchoolsFirst FCU is hiring a Lead API Software Developer to provide technical leadership for enterprise APIs and integrations across the full software development lifecycle. The role leads architecture, design, security, governance, observability, deployment, and production support; mentors developers; coordinates project delivery; and partners with business, security, compliance, architecture, and vendor teams. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and 7–10 years of relevant experience, with expertise in C#,.NET Core, RESTful APIs, SQL Server, cloud platforms, CI/CD, DevOps, and API security.

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