Open Systems, Inc./Iowa City, IA
Candidate Experience
5+ to 7 years of experience
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Never
Visa Candidates Considered - No
Our client has an open Application Developer position supporting our Wealth Management business unit. In addition to the standard application development skills, this position will have a heavy focus on data architecture. This will involve providing leadership in the decisions and strategies of our data. This job requires experience in data requirements, data modelling, and data integration in the Financial Services Industry, and web service/SOA design. Ability to apply and evolve data architecture design patterns, as well as ETL principles and knowledge, will be a plus.
Job Responsibilities:
Within the following job responsibilities, an applications analyst/designer will typically spend 30% of their time coding, testing, and documenting, and 70% of their time on analysis/design/project activities.
1. Analyzes the needs of a business area and creates the detailed functional specifications required for the development of efficient, dependable, maintainable applications logic to support the business need with an emphasis on effective consulting skills. This analysis and design is usually done under the general direction of Information Technology management and/or expert level professional staff including Applications Analyst/Designers.
2. Designs, interprets and/or refines file specifications. The specifications produced will include platform requirements, language requirements, implementation and test plans, and be either of the traditional information engineering techniques (data flow, system flow, entity relationship diagrams, file specifications, structure charts, action diagrams) or be able to produce and/or refine Object Oriented Analysis/design techniques and UML diagramming notation (design object model, state transition model, class hierarchy diagrams, object/class collaboration diagrams, object/class sequence diagrams) on one or multiple technologies. Tests and debugs production programs and programs under development, particularly more complex modules, to isolate and eliminate problems that could be very costly in adverse public relations, lost productivity within the Company, wasted resources, etc. This may require working directly with other technical staff and business departments in identifying problems and modifications.
3. Designs and codes the program logic necessary to meet the application needs of complex systems and/or multiple systems. Program design must be consistent with the specifications, standards, and existing programs to enable effective maintenance of the system. Code must be developed in a manner that is straightforward, clear and consistent with existing programs within the system and in compliance with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The incumbent will demonstrate leadership in the use of the SDLC.
4. Resolves production problems that create system outages, determines underlying cause of outage and addresses it to prevent future occurrences. Implements program logic, documentation, and procedural changes on schedule and according to an established implementation plan. Documents program logic, procedures, and business recovery plans thoroughly and completely so that the documentation is readily understood by others working on the system. This documentation should also follow the established standards and procedures.
5. Works with others to increase availability and performance of production systems. Serves as an internal technical consultant regarding the coding, testing, debugging, and installation of application logic, as well as looks for ways to improve processes. Identifies and takes action on business continuous improvement initiatives. Leads by example when demonstrating customer focus, which includes providing service to clients that meets or exceeds expectations. Continually evaluates work processes by looking for ways to eliminate nonessential tasks and improving quality. Contributes positively to the team by performing daily work in a professional manner and treating co-workers as clients. Makes decisions that increase customer satisfaction and develops/maintains business-specific knowledge. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced programmers.
6. Serves as departmental project leader for projects involving additional business departments. This involves development of detailed project plans that are consistent with corporate standards for project management methodology, using these documents and plans to monitor and manage the assigned project activities so that they are completed on schedule and on budget.
Job Requirements
1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or equivalent experience in education and/or related professional work experience.
2. Five (5) to seven (7) years recent work experience with demonstrated achievement and progressive responsibilities developing, testing, debugging and documenting complex program logic with multiple technologies and platforms with at least three (3) years recent experience analysing and designing application systems.
3. Five (5) to seven (7) years recent work experience with demonstrated achievement and progressive responsibilities troubleshooting, determining root cause, resolving and documenting complex system issues with at least three (3) years recent experience to include productivity and/or process improvements through the use of technology tools and/or skills.
4. Proven ability to problem solve effectively in unfamiliar situations, analyze issues and think through resolution in a logical manner.
5. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, demonstrate peer leadership and provide mentorship for programmers/analysts and provide a high level of customer service.
6. Proven ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical users, both verbally and in writing.
7. Proven ability to effectively translate business requirements into technical specifications, organize and plan medium to large functional projects applying project management methodology and framework, as well as provide technical and project management guidance to programmers/analysts.
8. Must have a deep understanding of the processing and interaction of several application systems and interfaces.
9. Must be willing and available to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to include resolving application system issues either remotely or on-site any time of the day or night including weekends and holiday.
About the client:
Our client's insurance, retirement and investment products provide financial security and protection to credit unions and their members worldwide. As a dynamic and growing company, they strive to create a culture of performance, high standards and defined values.
Along with an excellent benefits package, the client's staff is engaged, rewarded for performance, and encouraged to grow professionally and personally. Our client's future is driven by our people, and their people are driven to deliver value through innovation, involvement and determination. If you want to be recognized for your results and empowered to reach your potential, we urge you to apply.
In return for your skills and contributions, the client does offer highly competitive compensation and benefit packages, significant professional growth, and the opportunity to win and be rewarded.
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Hours: Full Time
Other Pay Info: BOE
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