Lead Engineer, COBOL Development

As part of the Bank Technology team, this Lead COBOL Engineer will analyze business requirements and problems and deliver quality technical solutions. This team is responsible for the core Raymond James Bank application development, modification, maintenance and support. This individual will be involved in portions of the full systems life cycle (based on experience/skills) and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting application software that is delivered on time and within budget.  

Handles complex problems independently and demonstrates analytical thinking.

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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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* + This role provides essential support for HP Non Stop (HPNS) discretionary changes and ongoing maintenance of the Margin Analysis system, as well as support for Trust systems and core Raymond James Bank platform data feeds to downstream applications.

+ Analyzes system requirements, including identifying program interactions and appropriate interfaces between impacted components and sub systems.

+ Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or to reuse of existing code.

+ May lead assigned projects, including assigning tasks, coordinating efforts, and monitoring performance.

+ May recommend new technologies and methodologies to management for meeting business needs, resolving problems and exploiting opportunities. Remains current with new technologies.

+ Obtains and evaluates information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.

+ Participates in software system testing and validation procedures, programming and documentation.

+ Provides technical advice and assists in solving programming problems.

+ Writes and/or reviews system specifications, including output requirements and flow charts.

+ Assists in preparing project plans using project management tools.

+ Reviews test results; documents test activities, and records remedial actions.

+ Ensures proper analysis of problems and programming approaches to prevent rework and schedule slippage.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

** Previous

Experience:

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* + More than five (5) years of relevant development or engineering experience is highly preferred.

+ Financial Services Industry experience would be a plus.

** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*
* Knowledge of:

+ Understanding of the SDLC lifecycle for Agile & Waterfall methodologies.

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Experience with deconstructing complex problems into modular simple solutions.

+ Strong sense of dedication and teamwork toward a goal.

Skill in:

+ COBOL coding experience is required.

+ RMS COBOL source code repository tool is a plus.

+ Database processing and indexed file processing are required.

+ BMC Control-M experience would be a plus.

+ Tandem / HP Non Stop environment experience would be a plus.

+ Java, Restful / Webservices or integration work experience would be a plus.

Ability to:

+ Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions. Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

+ Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; recommend or take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences.

+ Demonstrate a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; remains current with developments and trends in areas of expertise.

+ Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

+ Make internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of actions; develop and sustain productive client relationships.

+ Occasionally work a non-standard shift including nights and/or weekends and/or have on-call responsibilities.

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* Licenses/Certifications:

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* + None required.