Programmer TT

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General Accountability

The Programmer codes, tests, debugs, documents, installs, and maintains both new programs/technologies and changes to existing programs/technologies to ensure that the suite of assigned production applications is aligned to achieve stated business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Application Software

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and document requirements for custom solutions.
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications. Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow charts and diagrams.
Write clean, scalable, and efficient code
Compile and produce documentation and subsequent revisions, insert comments in coded instructions so others can understand the logic.
Deploy in-house systems to production environment
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.

Maintain Application software

Maintenance of applications that cost effectively meets user functional requirements utilizing cost effective and thorough development process. This includes:
Applying systems specifications to execute appropriate application development and maintenance
Review and analyze applications software capabilities
Suggest and implement improvements to existing applications
Maintenance of required control, auditing, systems configuration, and security standards
Debug code for existing programs based on immediate need
Manage the change and configuration of system applications

Facilitate system operation and usability

Apply corporate standards for user input and output as well as usability of the applications and systems from a technical point of view.
Research and document best practice standards for user input and output as well as usability of the applications and systems from a technical point of view.
Maintain knowledge transfer documentation
Assist with the development of training documents and manuals
Implement defined usability standards for applications

Install solutions and changes

Implement planned releases free from defects and without major problem after installation. Solution must meet user functionality as well.
Ensure the maintenance of systems requirements
Ensure compliance with established test methodology
Apply data conversions plans and programs
Distribute software
Conduct unit and systems integration testing
Assist in training

Post Implementation and On Call Support

Provide post implementation support for newly deployed systems into the production environment
Provide on call support for production systems requiring 100% uptime.

The selected candidate must possess the following combination of qualifications, skills, training, and experience:

A First Degree in a relevant field from an accredited tertiary institution.
Proficiency in mainstream programming languages such as Java, Python, PHP, etc. will be considered an asset
Knowledge of Power Automate and/or Power Apps would be considered an asset
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar position within the financial industry, experience in software development will be considered an asset.
Three (3) years supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices will be an asset.
Experience with version control systems (such as Git or DevOps) will be an asset.
Suitable combination of training and experience

A Diploma in a relevant field from an accredited institution
Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices will be an asset.
Experience with version control systems (such as Git or DevOps) will be an asset.
Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a similar position within the financial industry, experience in software development will be considered an asset.
Four (4) years’ supervisory experience
Suitable combination of training and experience

Other Key requirements