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• Manage the development of new business
  applications, customizations and system integration solutions, working
  closely with business systems analysts, architects and other developers
  within the Bank.
• Actively contribute to software development
  and provide technical expertise in designing and implementing secure
  enterprise-level solutions through the transition of these applications
  into support phase.
• Participate in the gathering to user
  requirement and write software programs to develop automated solutions
  based on clear functional requirements derived from approved user/business
  requirements.
• Prepare system documentation to provide user
  support for programs and for production/operating procedures.
• Develop programming code and software
  modifications using appropriate languages and tools to provide responsive
  and innovative solutions, and new functionality in enterprise-wide and/or
  complex specialized systems.
• Conduct other required implementations such
  as installation, configuration, customization, integration and data
  migration.
• Analyze user requirements and application
  needs, determine and evaluate potential solutions, develop system
  specifications and requirements, and design application programs to meet
  the requirements.
• Design integrated solutions which may include
  applications, databases, networks and related systems.
• Regularly interact with vendors and other
  strategic business partners to understand and recommend data interchange
  formats, APIs and messaging formats so as to achieve seamless integration.
• Prepare and execute test cases including
  debugging of subsystems and components in Test and Production
  environments.
• Actively participate in efforts of knowledge
  sharing & skills transfer within the Bank and mentoring the team of
  Application Developers.

• The applicant for the DFCU Bank Senior
  Applications Developer job opportunity should hold a bachelor’s degree in
  computer science, software engineering or Information systems.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in computer
  science, software engineering or Information technology will be an added
  advantage.
• At least seven years’ experience in designing
  and implementing small or medium-sized software systems and components.
• Demonstrated ability in managing multiple
  projects and objectives simultaneously and efficiently
• Proven experience with Agile software
  development methodology (e.g. TDD, continuous integration, automated tests
  etc.)
• Ability to communicate the design and
  implementation of software systems including relevant strengths/weaknesses
  and reasons for implementation decisions.
• Broad knowledge of programming &
  prototyping languages such as Java, Python, C++, Ruby, JavaScript, CSS,
  PHP 5, J2EE, Visual Studio, web standards and ability to use one or more
  IDEs (e.g. Eclipse) and interactive debuggers effectively.
• Advance experience developing data-driven
  applications utilizing significant relational database engines as part of
  the overall application architecture. Experience with Oracle & MS SQL
  is required; however PostgreSQL or MySQL is desirable.
• Working knowledge and experience in
  administering Windows, Unix, Linux operating systems and at least two
  applications, database, messaging or web server systems.
• Proven ability to achieve stretched goals in
  an innovative and fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in solving challenging
  technical problems.
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and
  analytical skills.
• Good task estimation and prioritization
  skills.
• Good report writing and communication skills.

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