Software Engineer

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

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in systems analysis/application development?

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

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

Here's what you'd do:

• Provides designs and specifies information systems solutions to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements.
• Evaluates client requirements and processes, develops and prepares application environments involving diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools.
• Completes day-to-day support activities and special projects.
• Complete fundamentals of complex systems analysis, design, and development.
• Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects.
• Assist the client in addressing daily problems/issues of any scope.
• Determine feasible solutions and make recommendations.
• Direct less experienced resources and coordinate systems development tasks on small to medium scope efforts or on specific phases of larger projects.
• Project manage small to medium scope efforts.
• Participate with other Development, Operations, and Technology staff, as appropriate, in overall systems and integrated testing on small-to medium-scope efforts or on specific phases of larger projects.
• Prepare test data and execute detailed test plans.
• Complete any needed debugging.
• Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs and interfacing applications.
• Use available resources to develop precise and complete technical and functional specifications for small to medium scope efforts.
• Review documentation prepared by less experienced staff.
• Update systems documentation. Prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analysing problems.
• Assist in the supervision and preparation of logic flowcharts.
• Prepare assessments and task plans, including needed tasks, estimated time frames, and assignment effort.
• Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organisation and improve deficiencies.
• Provide consultation services to clients, technicians, and client departments on supported applications' basic to intricate functions.
• This includes reviewing system capabilities, operational procedures, forms, marketing materials, and cost analysis.
• Follow and promote the use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments, and supported client environments.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls per its Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the client's brand.
• Maintain client internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and any issues external regulators raise, as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as needed, which include participating in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, vendor analysis or business study activities.
• The position works under the supervision of the Technology Team Lead and may receive general direction from a more experienced team member.
• The job holder is competent in working independently on most high-level systems analysis and technical phases of development and is expected to understand the business supported and its terminology.
• The position is capable of managing the activities of others on a project basis for small-to medium-scope efforts and leading project activities.
• The job holder assists or helps train less experienced staff.
• The job holder interacts with other technology personnel, clients, and occasionally vendors.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $70.00 / hr.

Hours: 40 hrs/Week.

Length: Contract (6 months).

Sound like a good fit?

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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 customise 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 with 6 years of experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in systems analysis/application development.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in presenting to the target audience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in recommending and implementing systems solutions.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in driving project milestones and delivery dates.

• Associate Degree.
• Familiar with application development software and hardware problems.
• Proficiency with personal computers and pertinent project management, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Capable of working on multiple projects of a moderately complex to complex nature.
• Good problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good lateral thinking skills.
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilising the application/system being supported.
• Proven 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 moderately complex to complex projects.
• Action-oriented.
• Pro-active.
• MAINFRAME: COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, CICS.
• File Aid, Panvalet, CA7.
• Xpediter.

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.