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 coordinating between Applications and business units?

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

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

Here's what you'd do:

• Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions, and highly technical direction in developing new or existing applications to solve essential complex problems or enhancements.
• Serves as a principal application designer for major modifications, effectively using analytical and technical skills and available technology and tools to evaluate client requirements and processes.
• Provides technologically sound solutions.
• May complete day-to-day support activities and special projects.
• Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel.
• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design, and development.
• Play a vital 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 small- to large-scale development tasks.
• Prepare and manage the technical components of project plans.
• Participate with other development, operations, and technology staff in the overall development direction of systems, from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
• Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans.
• Complete any required debugging.
• Evaluate 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, precise 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 that include required tasks, estimated time frames, and effort for any project of any scope.
• 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 the use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain a good understanding of the supported business 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 following the Company's Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the client's brand.
• Maintain client's internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete related duties or projects as needed, including leading due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, or business study activities.
• The position works under the supervision of the Technology Team Lead.
• The job holder is competent in working independently on all high-level systems analysis and technical phases of development.
• The position can manage the activities of others on a project basis for small to large-scale efforts and may lead project activities.
• The job holder 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 job holder provides backup to higher management as needed and may be called to serve as a technical representative on committees and ad-hoc projects.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $ 74.98/hr

Hours: 40hrs/week

Length: Temp (12 months)

Sounds 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 customize 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

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with systems analysis.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with application development software and hardware platforms.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with personal computers as well as pertinent project management, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Minimum 7 years of experience coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with recommending and implementing systems solutions.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with driving project milestones and delivery dates.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with C#, JavaScript, PowerShell, Graph API, ASP.NET, SQL, Data Lake, and data warehousing/catalog, Automation, using Gitlab, Ansible, OpenShift, Artifactory, Terraform, and Automic.

Preferred Skills:

• Associates Degree
• Good understanding of the Bank's application framework.
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing the application/system being supported.
• Advanced 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 complex projects.
• Good lateral thinking skills.
• Action-oriented.
• Pro-active.
• Advanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU).
• Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to the target audience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.

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 needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.