Software Engineer

Are you a Software Engineer looking to join one of the top companies in the Banking industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in systems analysis/application development?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work remotely with our client in Buffalo, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions, and the highest level of technical direction in the development of new or existing applications to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements.
• Serves as a principal application designer for critical components and major modifications, effectively using analytical and technical skills, available technology, and tools in the evaluation of client requirements and processes.
• Provides technologically sound solutions.
• Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel.
• Complete and oversee the most complex systems analysis, design, and development efforts.
• Play a key role as a leader and individual contributor on complex projects.
• Provide the highest level of analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist the client areas and the Bank in meeting their short-term business goals and long-term strategic objectives.
• Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks for any scope project.
• Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.
• Confer with other Development, Operations, and Technology staff to determine the overall direction of systems development, from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
• Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans.
• Complete any necessary debugging.
• Evaluate and understand highly complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications, and platforms.
• Prepare thorough and clear technical and functional specifications, and update system documentation.
• Prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems.
• Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff.
• Prepare and review assessments to include necessary tasks, estimated time frames, and effort for any scope project.
• Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Recommend new technologies, policies, or processes to benefit the organization and address identified deficiencies. Lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
• Follow and promote the use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of technical aptitude and expert working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments, and the supported client environment.
• Assist in developing expense and capital budgets.
• Monitor employee performance and may prepare annual appraisals.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the client's brand.
• Maintain the client's internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, as well as addressing any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties or projects as necessary, which may include playing a lead role in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, or business study activities.
• The position reports to Technology Management.
• The job holder is competent to work independently on all high-level systems analysis and technical phases of development.
• The position is capable of managing the activities of others on any scope project and often leads project activities.
• The job holder monitors staff performance on assigned projects, evaluating their overall abilities and effectiveness in completing projects within the schedule.
• The position participates in the development of less experienced staff.
• The position interacts with senior management, other technology personnel, clients, and vendors.
• The job holder provides backup to higher management as necessary and may be called upon to serve as a technical representative on committees, ad hoc projects, and other assignments.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $53.20 - $88.65/hr.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Length: Temp (7 months).

Sounds like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 8 years of experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems analysis/application development.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience recommending and implementing system solutions.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience driving project milestones and delivery dates.

• Associate Degree with at least 6 years of experience.
• Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong lateral thinking skills.
• Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective.
• Good understanding of the Bank's application framework.
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing the application/system being supported.
• Mastered understanding of applications supported with an advanced knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to multitask for various components of complex projects.
• Mastered knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU).
• High familiarity with ServiceNow CMDB, Discovery, IRE, Service Mapping, Data Certification, etc.
• Strong ServiceNow Architecture Capabilities across multiple portfolios (HAM, SAM, EA, CSDM).
• Strong Software Engineering background, ability to quickly adapt to new Frameworks.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.