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 systems analysis/application development experience?

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

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in Buffalo, NY. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Provides designs, specifies information systems solutions, and highly technical direction in developing new or existing applications to solve essential complex problems or enhancements.
• Serves as a principal application designer for major modifications, effectively using analytical and technical skills and available technology and tools to evaluate client requirements and processes.
• Provides technologically sound solutions.
• Complete day-to-day support activities and special projects.
• Often directs and monitors the activities of less experienced personnel.
• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design, and development.
• Play a vital role as an individual contributor on complex projects.
• Maintain an excellent functional understanding of the supported application(s).
• Direct and monitor less experienced resources and coordinate small- to large-scale development tasks.
• Prepare and manage the technical components of project plans.
• Participate with other Development, operations, and Technology staff in 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.
• Provide highly analytical consulting and leadership in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to assist business units in meeting strategic objectives.
• 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 to include needed tasks, estimated time frames, and effort for any scope project.
• Maintain 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 good understanding of the supported business and its functions, processes, operations, and strategic direction.
• Assist in developing expense and capital budgets.
• 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 audits.
• points, together with 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 the Technology Team Lead.
• The job holder is competent in working independently on all high-level systems analysis and technical phases of development.
• The position is capable of managing the activities of others on a project basis for small to large-scale efforts and leading project activities.
• The job holder monitors staff performance on assigned projects relative to their overall abilities and effectiveness in completing projects within schedules.
• 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 on to serve as a technical representative on committees and ad hoc projects.
• Senior ServiceNow Developer (VR/CC - SecOps) ServiceNow Development and Administration of Vulnerability Response (VR) and Configuration Compliance (CC) modules.
• Providing architectural, design, configuration/development, and operational support for VR and CC.
• Prepare and conduct VR and CC and related dependencies updates.
• Provide ServiceNow functional and process expertise in building world-class programs.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $74.98 / 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 around the world, 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 5 years of systems analysis/application development experience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in application development software and hardware platforms.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in Operating computers and pertinent project management, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in multiple projects of a complex nature.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in presenting to the target audience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in coordinating between Applications and business units.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in recommending and implementing systems solutions.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in driving project milestones and delivery dates.

• Associate Degree.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Good lateral thinking skills.
• Good understanding of the client application framework.
• Expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing applications/systems being supported.
• Advanced understanding of applications supported with a sound 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.
• Action-oriented.
• Pro-active.
• Advanced knowledge and focus of the entire system to work on projects outside of normal business-as-usual (BAU).
• ServiceNow Developer or Administrator certification.
• ServiceNow Implementation Certification.
• ServiceNow SecOps implementation certificate.

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.