Software Engineer II

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, An Aleron Company, is seeking a senior systems analyst to design and guide complex banking applications, with emphasis on Salesforce/Azure integrations and business process alignment. You will lead technical directions, collaborate with clients and vendors, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires an Associates degree with 5+ years in systems analysis or application development, or a 7-year combined education/work path.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 5 years in systems analysis and/or application development, or 7 years combined education/work experience with at least 5 years in the same area.
• Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms; proficient with PC-based PM, word processing and spreadsheet tools.

Responsibilities

• Designs information systems solutions and provides technical direction for new or existing applications.
• Acts as principal designer for major modifications and directs project activities to meet client requirements.
• Leads and mentors less experienced personnel and coordinates with applications and business units.
• Interacts with senior management, clients and vendors to ensure project milestones and delivery dates are met.

Skills

Java

Subject matter expert

Advanced understanding of applications

Excellent problem-solving

Education

Associates degree + 5 years experience in systems analysis/AP development

7 years combined education/work experience including 5 years in analysis/ development

Job description

Business Unit: Banking -Commercial lending

Highlights

This project involves Salesforce development, moving old SAAS apps into an Azure environment. You will be building out old integrations.

Must have skills

• Java
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.
• Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications.

Description: Overview

Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions and highly 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 major modifications effectively using analytical and technical skills and available technology and tools in the evaluation of client requirements and processes. Provides solutions that are technologically sound. May complete day-to-day support activities and special projects. Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The position works under supervision of the Technology Team Lead. 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 a project basis for small to large scope efforts and may lead project activities. The job holder monitors staff performance on assigned projects relative to their overall abilities and effectiveness in completing projects within schedules. The position interacts with senior management, other technology personnel, clients and vendors. The job holder provides backup to higher management as required and may be called on to serve as a technical representative on committees, ad-hoc projects, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum of an Associates degree and 5 years systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years systems analysis/application development 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong lateral thinking skills.
• Experience coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Experience recommending and implementing systems solutions.
• Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Good understanding of the Bank's application framework.
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported.
• Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound 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.