Application Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Application Developer in Saint Paul, MN.
Key Tasks:
* Design, code, test, debug, document, maintain, and modify computer programs of high complexity, significance, and risk
* Participate in application architecture functions including estimating and defining timetables, cost and project tasks
* Recommend solutions to improve business with a focus on core architecture, technology strategies and standards
* Guide others through change impact analysis
* Establish, refine and integrate development and test environment tools and software as needed
* Review, analyze, refine and integrate development and test environment tools and software as needed
* Create and recommend improvements to unit, test plans and testing process based on assessment of organizational needs
* Collaborate closely with teams in all stages of software development lifecycle including design, development and testing of the system
* Design basic and detailed program specifications while ensuring that expected application performance levels are achieved by managing interfaces, service levels, standards, and configurations
* Guide technical staff and business partners to investigate, review, and solve complex, multidisciplinary business problems
* Monitor operating efficiency and organizational needs of existing application systems and identify opportunities to fine-tune and optimize applications of developed projects and recommend technical solutions
* Demonstrate solid understanding of the business needs driving the projects
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors degree, or equivalent work experience
* 10 to 15 years of experience in Hogan CAMS
* 7+ years of experience with developing and implementing applications
Preferred Skills/Experience:
* HOGAN Mainframe Cobol, JCL, IMS DB, MQ and VSAM development experience; Strong Endevor, FileManager, EZTRIEVE and TSO Development skills, Tool experience
* Excellent debugging skills
* Good understanding of third-party dependency management and transitive dependency issues
* Strong knowledge on IMS database
* Understanding of the software development life cycle
* Experience with implementation and release management activities
* Good understanding of unit/system and functional testing methodologies
* Experience working in large transaction-based systems
* Experience writing technical designs
* Experience documenting technical functions
* Strong communication and good leadership skills
* Strong ability and interest in working with a diverse range of technical and non-technical teams
* Strong proclivity to follow coding standards and execute a best practices approach in build processes
Desired Skills:
* Preferred Banking domain knowledge
* Quality leadership and mentoring skills
* Ability to work under minimal supervision
* Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and multitask effectively
* Ability to investigate and recommend best practices and process improvements
* Detail oriented and able to debug complex errors
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforces sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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