Hogan Software Developer

Company: M&T Bank
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job 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. Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design and development. - Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects. -Maintain an excellent functional understanding of the supported application(s).
• Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks on small to large scope projects.
• Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.
• Participate with other Development, operations and Technology staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing. -
• Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans. -Complete any required debugging.
• Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms. -Provide highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives.
• Prepare thorough, clear 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. May lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
• Follow and promote use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain a good understanding of the business being supported and its functions, processes, operations and strategic direction.
• May assist in developing expense and capital budgets.
• 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 M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T 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 required, which may include playing a lead role in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis or business study activities. Scope of Responsibilities:The position works under supervision of the Technology Team Lead. - The jobholder 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 jobholder 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 jobholder 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 Associate's 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 experienceFamiliar with application development software and hardware platformsProficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet softwareCapable of working on multiple projects of a complex natureExcellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolutionStrong verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audienceStrong organizational and time management skillsDetail-orientedStrong lateral thinking skillsExperience coordinating between Applications and business unitsExperience recommending and implementing systems solutionsExperience driving project milestones and delivery dates Education and Experience Preferred: Good understanding of the Bank's application frameworkSubject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supportedAdvanced understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applicationsAbility to work in a team environment as well as autonomouslyAbility to multitask for various components of complex projectsAction-orientedPro-activeAdvanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU)LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America

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