Software Engineer, Application Services, Assistant Vice President

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Job Summary

As a software engineer in the IT Application Service team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions to support our business operations. Responsibilities include feasibility studies of product features and business requirements; leading software development through the complete software delivery life cycle, aligning engineering activities to project methodologies.

Major Responsibilities

Software Development and Supports

• Implement and upkeep business applications and reports with a focus on high-quality service delivery and alignments to achieve department and organization objectives.
• Develop well-designed, testable, efficient code by using the best software development practices.
• Conduct peer code reviews and provide feedback to team members.
• Uphold technology best practices with a sense of autonomy, creativity, and open feedback for continuous improvement.
• Perform ongoing system and application administration.
• Support production issues with proper diagnosis and root cause analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including business partners, vendors, counterparties, and other IT teams.

Project Leadership:

• Collaborate with business partners to identify and prioritize application needs.
• Lead development activities in collaboration across IT and business stakeholders including change management and software release scheduling.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME), gather and refine specifications and technical requirements.
• Provide technical input, assessment, and realistic estimates to the project team for planning and risk analysis.
• Deliver project documentation such as design documents and operational procedures.
• Conduct user training sessions.

Risk Management and Business Continuity:

• Understand the Bank’s risk appetite and demonstrate understanding of the risk culture in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Manage risk and ensure business continuity for systems supported by the application service team.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
• Oversee business continuity planning, impact analysis, and related exercises of the application service team.
• Coordinate support for internal and external audits.
• Identify system and operational risks and collaborate across teams to mitigate potential issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in AWS and Azure cloud service platforms.
• 3+ years of experience with Office 365 development utilizing Flow, Power Apps, and SharePoint Online.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate, Dataverse, and other associated products.
• Experience with reporting tools: SAP Business Objects, Oracle Reporting Tools, or Power BI.
• Proficient in PowerShell, Python, and JavaScript.
• Experience in automation tools such as Autosys, SFTP, and ETL Process.
• Good understanding of SDLC Framework, workflow automation, integrated services, and low-code development.
• Experience working in Waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT application services, including development, application support, and data processing, specifically within a financial institution.
• Understanding of wholesale banking business operations and accounting principles.
• Strong system and data analysis skills and ability to acquire new technology skill sets to support the bank.
• Excellent critical thinking abilities and attention to detail, especially in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• ITIL Certification or equivalent practical experience. Certification or equivalent training/experience in SAP Business Object, Oracle Reporting Tools, Microsoft Power Platform, and AWS Cloud.
• Global Collaboration: Ability to work with teams across different countries and time zones.
• Willingness to work occasional non-business hours and overnight, as needed for meetings, system monitoring, and troubleshooting.