Systems Programmer Analyst Sr

Brown Brothers Harriman; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman is seeking a skilled Systems Programmer Analyst Sr to join their Tax Systems team. You will drive architecture efforts, develop mainframe applications, and ensure project alignment with business objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of mainframe programming experience, with proficiency in COBOL and SQL. This role offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Mainframe Application Programming.
• Proficiency in developing CICS, COBOL mainframe programs.
• Ability to write efficient, optimized code.

Responsibilities

• Architect complex end-to-end solutions.
• Develop code and execute unit tests to ensure functionality.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation.

Skills

CICS

COBOL

DB2

SQL

IBM MQ

VSAM

Problem-Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The Tax Systems team is seeking a skilled and driven developer to join our mainframe TEFRA (Tax Equality and Fiscal Remediation Act)development team. Our goal is to uphold the highest standards in the development and maintenance of Tax Reporting applications. The role demands a high degree of independence and self-motivation to learn new applications and understand business requirements they support. Strong collaboration and writing skills are essential for coordinating Tax Reporting projects and developing SDLC documentation. This role requires deep technical proficiency and ability to coordinate projects effectively, ensuring alignment with business objectives and quality standards.

Main Areas Of Responsibilities

• Drive architecture roadmap, reference architecture and standard efforts. Provide leadership in all technical aspects of assigned projects, programs and portfolios
• Architect complex end-to-end solutions across mainframe, distributed and business intelligence environments
• Develop code, create and execute unit and integration tests that thoroughly exercise logic to ensure application functionality and performance as per business requirements.
• Work to accomplish organizational goals that are consistent in supporting both IT and Business objectives
• Participate in walk-throughs, which will review TEFRA components, source code, and all technical supporting documentation. Provide feedback in accordance with team standards and guidelines.
• Engage and interact with business and IT stakeholders to understand TEFRA data requirements and current constraints.
• Provide usage support for Applications Development, Infrastructure, IT Operations and IT Production Support and user community
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues in mainframe applications, providing support to ensure stability and minimal downtime. This includes monitoring systems performance and adjusting as necessary. [BBH supports a rotating 24x7 schedule for problem resolution and Systems resiliency].
• Actively participates in periodic BCP exercises; maintains BCP readiness of systems
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, coding standards, and systems configurations, to ensure comprehensive knowledge transfer and continuity.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience with Mainframe Application Programming, implementation, and support
• Proficiency in developing CICS, COBOL mainframe programs.
• Proficiency in DB2 on mainframe and ability to create efficient SQL queries and DB2 Stored Procedures.
• Experience with IBM MQ,VSAM, , Platinum, Changeman, JCL, PROC, OS Utilities, Xpediter, FTP, Debugging Utilities.
• Knowledge of tuning database queries, optimizing batch jobs and maintaining workload in a high-performance environment.
• Good communication skills, analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Be able to articulate the issues and propose viable solutions
• Ability to write efficient, optimized code that minimizes resource usage and enhances application performance..
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing clear, detailed documentation.
• Skilled in communicating technical details to non-technical stakeholders and collaborating effectively within teams.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in coding, testing, documentation development, and project coordination.
  
  

Nice To Have Attributes

• Practial skills in Java and related technologies/frameworks
• Knowledge of test automation tools.
• Experience with banking applications and tax reporting.
  
  

Salary Range

$110,000 - $160,000

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Management

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