Core App Developer II

Job Description

The Core Application Developer II is a mid entry level systems application developer role that will be responsible for writing code mainly in RPGLE, SQL RPG and CLLE. This position is responsible for designing, coding, unit testing, and creating, maintaining support documentation, and assisting other Developers. The candidate will also provide tier 1 and 2 technical support for business applications.

Essential Functions
* Develop applications and solutions using RPG, SQL RPG, CL or other equivalent programming languages
* Develop and maintain solutions utilizing Fiserv Signature
* Integrate applications to Fiserv Signature using Fiserv Communicator
* Create and maintain architecture diagrams, design diagrams and data flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio or other equivalent tools
* Follow PMO governance processes to execute a project on behalf of a customer/sponsor
* Work with internal customers to assess business needs and work with a team to design solutions
* Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
* Participate in developing user and technical documentation
* Lead requirements analysis and application design for smaller projects
* Learn to consider information security and regulatory requirements in SDLC
* Troubleshoot and resolve daily issues with the perspective of minimizing incidents and developing supporting documentation that may be used by Tier 1 support teams
* Accept mentorship from senior developers and may mentor Core Application Developer I
* Install new software and custom changes following Change Management disciplines

Additional Essential Functions
* Ensure compliance with Northwest's policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
* Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
* Work as part of a team
* Work with on-site equipment

Additional Responsibilities
* Participates in other special projects

Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties
* Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
* Perform work tasks in a safe manner
* Report any and all injuries to supervisor
* Know what to do in case of an emergency

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology (Software development track) or Engineering with a programming concentration AND at least 3 years' experienceOr
Associate's Degree With at least 6 years' work experience Or
High School Diploma With at least 8 years' work experience

Work Experience
3 - 5 years Banking experience
3 - 5 years In I-series AS400 Development
3 - 5 years With Fiserv Signature core banking software

General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
* Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
* Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
* Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
* Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of I-series AS400 development
Knowledge of Fiserv Signature core banking software
Knowledge of Automation, Unit Testing and Powershell and an ability to continue to learn
Knowledge of software development and ability to analyze solutions and design
Knowledge of relational data model. Experience in writing SQL statements for
relational database management systems like SQL and Query SQL
Ability to take a disciplined approach to development including quality, testing and documentation
Ability to design information security into applications
Ability to learn quickly; eager to use new technologies in a team with varied strengths environment

Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.