Application Developer

TITLE: APPLICATION DEVELOPER I
STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORT TO: MANAGER - IT PROGRAMMING
DEPARTMENT: IT - PROGRAMMING
JOB CODE: 11379
PAY SCALE: $81,300.00 - $100,000.00 ANNUALLY
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Application Developer is an entry level developer position that will work closely within their department to learn the coding language(s) to help support the credit union’s host systems. With the guidance of more senior staff members, the individual will learn programming aspects of design, development, testing, implementation, and support of database applications for the credit union’s host systems.
TASKS, DUTIES, FUNCTIONS:
1. Learn the appropriate coding language(s) to support our core systems using resources such as online/virtual classes, books, in-person class, and more experienced peers.
2. Complete training assignments to develop/improve coding skills.
2. Review, define, design, program and implement solutions for our core systems using third and fourth generation programming languages.
3. Work with other technical staff and business partners to understand platforms, integration points (APIs, services) and database structures.
4. Perform object-oriented and structured programming, depending on business need.
5. Support senior technical staff in analyzing, designing, and documenting solutions that integrate with third-party systems.
6. Analyze user requirements and prepare technical design specifications to address those requirements.
7. Evaluate and analyze data related to application development in order to improve performance.
8. Prepare test scenarios and evaluate test results to validate accuracy of programs and procedures in collaboration with the Enterprise Quality Assurance team.
9. Assist and shadow senior developers when they troubleshoot core system errors/issues and document solutions for a fix.
10. Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti-money laundering laws appropriate to the position.
11. Perform additional duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXERTION UTILIZED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THESE TASK:
1. Effective oral and written communication skills required to diagnose and interpret programming problems.
2. Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to operate an on-line computer terminal and other standard office equipment, such as financial calculators, personal computer, facsimile machine, and telephone.
3. Carry and respond to smartphone on a rotation basis with other Programmer Analysts. May be able to diagnose problems from home; to correct problem, may occasionally need to travel to site by car or public conveyance.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTACTS & RELATIONSHIPS:
1. INTERNAL: Technical managers and staff.
2. EXTERNAL: Support personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. EDUCATION: Associates degree in Management Information Systems or Computer Science.
2. EXPIERENCE: Two years’ experience in financial industry in systems analysis
3. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS: Enterprise experience working with multi-tier software architecture, object-oriented design, requirements gathering, Agile and Waterfall SDLC, and have a thorough understanding of core systems infrastructure (operating systems, web server, database, etc.). Demonstrated expertise in developing, troubleshooting, and implementing software code that includes two or more programming languages similar to the following:
i. Procedural: C, TAL
ii. Interpreted: Caché ObjectScript, TACL, Python
iii. Non-Structured: SQL
iv. Object Oriented Programming
v. Agile experience is a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Prolonged sitting throughout the workday with occasional mobility required.
2. Corrected vision within the normal range.
3. Hearing within normal range. A device to enhance hearing will be provided if needed.
4. Occasional movements throughout the department daily to interact with staff, accomplish tasks, etc.
5. Minimal local travel by car or public conveyance.
6. Prolonged operation of a personal computer, which includes typing, operating a mouse and reading information on the monitor.
7. May require unusually long work hours to accomplish tasks.
8. May require travel during projects.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
None
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY STATES OR IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THIS EMPLOYEE. HE OR SHE WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES REQUESTED BY HIS OR HER SUPERVISOR THAT ARE WITHIN HIS / HER KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY AS WELL AS HIS / HER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES.
REV. 7/18/2023