Software Engineer

Are you a Software Engineer who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Banking Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in analysis/application development?

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

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in Buffalo, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions, and provides the highest-level 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 solutions that are technologically sound.
• 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 clients 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 components of project plans.
• Confer with other Development, operations, and Technology staff on 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 required debugging.
• Evaluate and understand highly complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications, and platforms.
• Prepare thorough, precise technical and functional specifications and update systems documentation.
• Prepare charts, tables, and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems.
• Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff.
• Prepare and review assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames, and effort for any scope project.
• Maintain efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Recommend new technology, policies, or processes to benefit the organization and improve 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 team member performance and prepare annual appraisals.
• Understand and adhere to the company risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the company risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the client brand.
• Maintain client internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points, together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties or projects as needed, which include playing a lead role in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, or business study activities.
• The position works under the supervision of 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 schedules.
• 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 needed and is called upon to serve as a technical representative on committees and ad-hoc projects.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $53.20 - $88.65 / hr.

Hours: 40 hrs/Week. **100% Onsite

Length: Contract (6 months).

Sound like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY **Please email resumes to Cara at sellonc@acarasolutions.com for immediate consideration!!**

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.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in analysis/application development.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in application development software and hardware platforms.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in Operating computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in presenting to the target audience.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in recommending and implementing system solutions.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in driving project milestones and delivery dates.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective.

• Associate Degree.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good lateral thinking skills.
• Good understanding of the client 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).
• Development and Reengineering Banking and Lending Systems experience.
• Agile, Leadership Experience, Banking and Lending Experience on Commercial Loan Systems.
• Mainframe COBOL/CICS Developer skills.
• Able to cross-function from development/engineering to what was more historically BA functions, such as facilitating meetings and communications with vendors and business partners, Commercial Loan UAT/support.
• TSO, SPF, JCL, Cobol, Easytrieve, SAS, CA7 job scheduling, Xpediter debugging environment, Panvalet, SORT, and other utilities.
• Commercial Lending experience.
• Experience with supporting and developing the AFS Level III Commercial Loans System or AFS Vision, Overall Banking.
• Technical Experience and Soft skills.
• Agile, client Technology, and development experience.
• Leadership Experience.
• Solutions Architecture past experience.
• Data Base Architecture experience.
• Ability to lead and perform requirements analysis.
• General knowledge of how infrastructure works.

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 required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.