Senior Hogan Programmer (0754)

BASIC FUNCTION:
As part of M&T's Technology division the Sr. Hogan Programmer will provide designs, specifies information systems solutions and the highest level technical direction in the development of new or existing programs to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements. Acts as a principal application designer for critical components and major modifications effectively using analytical skills, technical skills, available technology and tools in the evaluation of client requirements and processes. Provides solutions that are technologically sound. Often directs and monitors the activities of junior staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs and oversees the most complex systems analysis, design and programming efforts. Plays a key role as a leader and individual contributor on complex projects. Provides the highest level analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist the client areas and Bank in meeting their short term business goals and long term strategic objectives.
Must be able to direct and monitor junior resources, plus coordinate development tasks for any scope effort. Prepares and manages the technical component of project plans.
Confers with systems analysts, operations staff and IT staff in overall systems development direction from technical analysis to user acceptance testing. Prepares and reviews test data and executes detailed test plans. Performs any required debugging.
Evaluates and understands highly complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications and platforms.
Prepares thorough, clear technical and functional specifications and updates systems documentation. Reviews documentation prepared by junior technicians.
Prepares and reviews technical assessments to include required tasks, estimated time frames and effort for any scope project.
Maintains efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications. Recommends new technology, policies or processes to benefit the organization and improve deficiencies. Typically will lead technical evaluations of vendor software.
Assists in developing expense and capital budgets.
Monitors employee performance and prepare annual appraisals
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred or have at least 5 years professional experience in a related technical environment.
Requires a complete understanding of the system development life cycle, application development alternatives and the client area’s functions.
Must possess a good working knowledge of databases.
Solid experience with Excel and Word.
Demonstrates expert analysis and resolution for the most complex problems.
Ability to lead or actively participate in technical walkthroughs.
Capable of quickly learning new technical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to be able to present to a target audience
Requires excellent analytical, organization, and time management skills, strong judgment, and basic management skills, and the ability to work effectively with clients and IT management and staff personnel.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ideal Candidate will possess 5 to 10 years Hogan IDS/CIS/RPM technical development experience.
Ideal candidate will possess 10+ years  COBOL programming experience.
Ideal candidate will possess strong JCL, Eztrieve, and Xpediter knowledge.
Prior management experience a plus.
Detail oriented, uses sound judgment, is proactive and self motivated
Asserts ideas, encourages teamwork and acts as a role model when leading and directing others.
Ability to handle multiple tasks on a variety of assignments.
Aware of the Bank’s business plan and strategic objectives.
Possess a thorough understanding of the business unit’s role and how they fit into the organization.
Good project management skills.
Quickly grasps new concepts.