Job#: 3021830 Job Description: Job Description:
- Location: Contractor can work remote but must be local to HDQ (VA) for in person interaction as needed.
- Basic Purpose:
- To support software development organizational initiatives by designing and implementing new or modifying existing systems/applications.
Responsibilities- Identifies, analyzes, designs, and maintains cost-effective information technology solutions that align with business initiatives and corporate strategies.
- Works with customers (business units) to identify business requirements (e.g., needs, objectives, functions, features, input, and output
- Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware, and operating systems environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external controls, and output.
- Documents, diagrams, organizes, information for inclusion in database, developing input/output record layouts, or program views.
- Designs, develops, implements, and maintains systems with support from other ISD areas, team members, and management.
- Codes programs, prepares test data, tests, and debugs programs.
- Revises and refines programs to account for changes in functional system requirements and equipment configurations.
- Troubleshoots and resolves operational problems/system requirements Participates in testing and implementation of systems/applications.
- Provides on-going maintenance of systems/applications.
- Maintains and monitors systems/applications after implementation.
- Develops and maintains documentation describing program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
- Provides technical support to customers.
- Participates in training of peers and SQA staff in new or modified systems/applications.
Additional Responsibilities- Works independently with moderate guidance from higher level staff or management.
- Assists in determining system requirements.
- Applies specific functional knowledge to analyze and resolve moderately complex problems.
- Designs, codes, debugs, and maintains moderately complex computer programs.
- Works on most phases of applications programming activities
- Researches, identifies, and solves straightforward to moderately complex problems.
- Analyzes possible solutions using established procedures.
- Collaborate with software developers and SQA analysts.
- Investigate defects and bugs as they arise.
- Designs and develops test automation scripts using test automation frameworks.
Qualifications and Education Requirements- Demonstrated experience in systems analysis & design, workflow, or procedural analysis.
- Demonstrated experience in application development, including determining, developing, testing, and implementing system requirements and specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan, and organize tasks.
- Experience using established testing techniques.
- Demonstrated project leadership experience.
- Effective research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and use good judgment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Specific to this position- A minimum of 5 -10 years distributed application programming experience in one or more of the following technologies: Java, J2EE, service-oriented architecture(SOA), middleware, integration technologies, and frameworks like JSP, JSTL, JMS, JNDI, JDBC, JAXB, Struts, Hibernate, Maven, log4j and JUnit.
- Solid understanding of Java Web Services WSDL, SOAP, XML, RESTful, Web Services Development Kit.
- Relational database, preferably DB2, SQL Server, or Oracle.
- Knowledge of Mainframe systems
- Experience with Data Migration and Mapping to Cloud solutions
- Experience with SFTP and Data File Transfers
- Experience with Automated testing frameworks
Desired- College degree(s) in information technology, computer science or related field or equivalent experience
- Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices
- Advanced knowledge of financial/banking industry standards, open banking standards, regulations, and practices specifically supporting real-time, near real-time, and batch payment rails
- Advanced knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, programs, policies, and procedures
- Advanced knowledge and experience working with or implementing Compliance applications.
- Experience in cloud development
- Knowledge of scrum or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Familiarity with financial industry applications and systems.
- Expert experience/knowledge of software development best practices in accordance with the ITIL or CMMI capability models.
PLUS + SKILLS- IT Industry Certifications in good standing
- Knowledge of PowerBI
- Knowledge of NFCU operations, processes, and procedures
- Knowledge of Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems
- Knowledge of Investments Portfolio
- Knowledge of IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and/or Pega
- Knowledge of ServiceNow, and Azure DevOps (ADO)
Bank Secrecy Section- Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act
- Unusual Working Conditions
- May be required to work occasionally outside normal working hours.
- May be on call 24/7 to provide technical support.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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