JOB SUMMARY

Works closely with more experienced developers and production Database Administrators to ensure scalable, efficient and optimized solutions. Works closely with customers, management, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Ensures solutions are aligned with business and Information Technology strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards. Designs, develops, maintains and improves data structures, queries, reporting solutions, extract-transform-load (ETL) processes and data warehousing strategies for all mission critical projects. Works closely with team members on the daily execution of deliverables and to continue to gain knowledge and development in the Developer role.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of related experience including data design and project management, using multiple programing languages, and using and managing metadata.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Solid understanding of systems development life cycle (SDLC), software best practices and development methodologies
• Strong technologist with excellent data analysis and ETL skills
• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) and Governance
• Understanding of multiple programming languages, systems, as well as data design and project management methodologies.
• Strong architecture, design, and development skills
• Understanding of building data warehouses for analytical and business intelligence solutions
• Understanding of business solutions that the data warehouse serves
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills
• Skill in developing and organizing high-quality documentation
• Skill and flexibility managing multiple projects with large volumes of data in a rapidly changing environment
• Skill troubleshooting issues in a multi-tier environment
• Skill working with both business team members and technologists
• Leadership skills with an emphasis on teamwork

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with databases platforms including SQL, NoSQL Postgre, and Mongo
• Familiarity with Microsoft’s or Amazon’s licensing and billing structures
• Familiarity with financial applications, users, and teams
• Additional certifications in precise areas of focus recommended

• Works on multiple projects as a member of the project team. Participates in systems and data analysis, design, development, integration, and enhancement activities, as well as related maintenance and production support.
• Assists in the development of project scope and may serve as a project point of contact when necessary. Participates in project-planning sessions with customers, business analysts, and team members to analyze development requirements, provide design recommendations for complex systems, and recommend methods and assignments.
• Conducts unit tests ensuring systems meet the needs of customer and line-of-business based on technical documentation. Provides ongoing maintenance of web applications and/or client/server applications or tools, depending upon previous involvement with projects.
• Assists with the management of unresolved production support issues. Assists with the development of application and custom integration solutions, including major enhancements and interfaces.
• Makes modifications to existing software applications and modules in accordance with technical specifications and division standards. Reviews efforts to ensure compliance to application standards.
• Follows documented and approved Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process and makes recommendations toward the development of reusable routines or components, including object-oriented base class reuse.
• Translates business and technical requirements into cross-functional business application systems, providing custom integration solutions, including major system enhancements. Collaborates with team members in setting development guidelines.
• Provides application support as needed during regular and after hours.
• Remains informed and proficient regarding applicable industry technical innovations, trends, standards and new developments. Maintains current skills and remains knowledgeable regarding new tools and computer languages as applicable.
• Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.
• Performs other related duties as required
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