Job Description :
Distribute Systems Software Engineer

Cheektowaga NY
Direct hire

Notes:
This person supports vendor applications ( a couple of them hosted by the client on distributed platforms
Must have Windows/Linux/AIX experience
MS SQL or Oracle Database experience
SQL Scripting experience needed
Will have to write SQL Queries and Shell Scripts to automate
Will need to administer on servers
Will interface and engage with other teams helping with database services and platforms
this is a very high support role
Must be a self-starter who can figure it out.


Distributed Systems Software Engineer to provide technical support for distributed Windows/Linux/AIX server based applications with SQL (Oracle/MSSQL) database.
Responsibilities Include:
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 which may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies and tools.
Completes day to day support activities and special projects.
Address production support tickets
Perform system upgrades
Provide basic to complex systems analysis, design and development.
Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects.
Assist clients in addressing problems/issues of any scope.
Determine feasible solutions and make recommendations.
Direct junior resources and coordinate systems development tasks on small to medium scope efforts or on specific phases of larger projects.
May project manage small to medium scope efforts.
Participate with other development staff, operations staff and IT staff, as appropriate, in overall system and integrated testing on small to medium scope efforts or on specific phases of larger projects.
Prepare test data and executes detailed test plans.
Administer any required debugging.
Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs and interfacing applications.
Utilize available resources to develop clear and complete technical and functional specifications for small to medium scope efforts.
Review documentation prepared by more junior development staff.
Update systems documentation.
Prepare charts, tables and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems.
May assist in the supervision and preparation of logic flowcharts.
Prepare assessments and task plans to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for assignments.
Recommend new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies.
Provide consultation services to clients, technicians and Bank departments on basic to intricate functions of supported applications, including the review of system capabilities, operational procedures, forms, marketing materials or cost analysis.
Complete other related duties as required, which may include participating in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, vendor analysis or business study activities.
Follow and promote the use of development standards and procedures.
Maintain very good working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments and the supported client environment.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports diversity and maintains internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s degree and a minimum of 4 years’ systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 4 years’ systems analysis/application development experience
Strong knowledge of distributed systems
Ability to write queries
Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages
Ability to work on multiple projects of a moderately complex to complex nature
Prior experience effectively using project management, word processing and spreadsheet applications
Strong problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution
Familiar with application development software and hardware problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong lateral thinking skills
Proven presentation skills
Prior experience coordinating between Applications and business units
Prior experience driving project milestones and delivery dates
Prior experience recommending and implementing systems solutions
Detail-oriented
Ideal Qualifications Preferred:
SQL (Oracle/MSSQL) database knowledge
Mainframe JCL knowledge
Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing application/system being supported
Proven understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing/integrated applications
Understanding of the Bank’s application framework
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 and pro-active
Ability to understand business supported and its’ terminology