Software Engineer

Are you a Software Engineer who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Banking Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in systems analysis/application development?

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

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work Hybrid with our client in Wilmington, DE. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions, and provides the highest-level technical direction in developing new or existing applications to solve essential and complex problems or enhancements.
• Serves as a principal application designer for critical components and major modifications, effectively using analytical and technical skills, available technology, and tools to evaluate client requirements and processes.
• Provides technologically sound solutions. Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel.
• Complete and oversee complex systems analysis, design, and development efforts. Play a key role as a leader and individual contributor on complex projects.
• Provide the highest level of analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist the client areas and clients in meeting their short-term business goals and long-term strategic objectives.
• Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate development tasks for any scope project.
• Prepare and manage the technical component of project plans.
• Confer with other Development, Operations, and Technology staff on the overall direction of systems development, from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
• Prepare and review test data and execute detailed test plans.
• Complete any needed debugging.
• Evaluate complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications, and platforms.
• 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 for any project of any scope, including needed tasks, estimated time frames, and effort.
• Maintain the efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Recommend new technology, policies, or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies.
• Lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
• Follow and promote the use of development standards and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of technical aptitude and expert working knowledge of the supporting application(s), development environments, and the supported client environment.
• Assist in developing expense and capital budgets.
• Monitor team member performance and prepare annual appraisals.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls by the Company's Risk Appetite.
• Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the client brand.
• Maintain client internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties or projects as needed, which include playing a lead role in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, or business study activities.
• The position works under the supervision of Technology Management.
• The job holder is competent to work independently on all high-level systems analysis and technical phases of development.
• The position is capable of managing the activities of others on any scope project and often leads project activities.
• The job holder monitors staff performance on assigned projects, evaluating their overall abilities and effectiveness in completing projects within schedules.
• The position participates in the development of less experienced staff.
• The position interacts with senior management, other technology personnel, clients, and vendors.
• The job holder provides backup to higher management as needed and is called upon to serve as a technical representative on committees and ad-hoc projects.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $58.51 - $97.51 / hr.

Hours: 40 hrs/Week.

Length: Contract (12 months).

Sound 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.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in systems analysis/application development.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in application development, software, and hardware platforms.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in operating computers and pertinent project management, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in presenting to the target audience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in recommending and implementing system solutions.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in driving project milestones and delivery dates.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the technical field of Institutional Financial.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in software packaging tools (preferably NuGet and NPM) and source code management tools (preferably Gitlab).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in SIEM tools (preferably Splunk) and log management platforms (preferably ELK).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in scripting (YAML, PowerShell, Linux/Bash, or Perl).

• Associate Degree.
• Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good lateral thinking skills.
• Good understanding of the client application framework.
• Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing the application/system being supported.
• Mastered understanding of applications supported with an advanced 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.
• Mastered knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU).
• Skill in .NET & Angular or similar
• Skill in SQL Server, Oracle
• DevOps toolsets (Git, GitLab, Artifactory, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps).
• Products, preferably Collateralized Loan Obligations.

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