Applications Consultant

• Provides business and system support for in-house developed applications or third-party applications used by assigned business units.
• Works directly with user departments to assess and document business requirements.
• Generates specifications to design, code, test, and implement various application programs that support the Bank’s business processes and objectives. This includes coordination of changes that have a cross-functional impact on other business units.
• Independently diagnoses and resolves complex application system problems.
• Installs, implements, and supports vendor packages and develops enhancements.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the business processes and information processing requirements of assigned user departments.
• Performs feasibility analysis and cost/benefit studies for the purpose of identifying solutions to information processing requirements. Includes the evaluation and recommendation of software packages and/or custom solutions.
• Prepares project plans that include resource allocation and timelines for completing system implementation phases.
• Designs and creates new applications, either as a member of a team or independently.
• Prepares SDLC and system documentation.
• Manages multiple complex projects while maintaining acceptable service levels for ongoing support activities and ensuring commitments are delivered on time. Monitors project schedules and costs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent education, required.
• Four to six years of computer systems experience involving installing, supporting, diagnosing, and developing functional and technical specifications for wholesale banking systems (vendor or in-house) enhancements in a highly regulated financial services (preferably banking) environment.
• Programming experience using PowerBuilder (version 7 and newer) and Oracle PL/SQL.
• Experience developing applications with ETL tools, especially Gentran Information System (GIS) from Sterling Commerce, is a plus.
• .NET development experience a plus, both using web forms and WinForms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to apply sound standards and policies while considering business needs and justifiable exceptions.
• Ability to take initiative and pursue assignments, responsibilities, and support requests to logical and final solutions.