Software Engineer Senior (Cloud/devops engg)

FIS - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The position is for a software engineer who will be responsible for analyzing, designing, programming, debugging, and modifying software enhancements and new products used in local, networked, or Internet-related computer programs. The code developed must be utilized in the core version of applications available for commercial sale. The software engineer will interact with product managers and users to define system requirements and necessary modifications, ensuring that the software meets the needs of the business and its clients. Participation in software design meetings is essential, as is the ability to analyze user needs to determine technical requirements. In this role, the engineer will write technical specifications based on conceptual designs and stated business requirements. They will be responsible for writing code, completing programming tasks, and performing testing and debugging of applications using current programming languages and technologies. Documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance will also be part of the job responsibilities. Additionally, the software engineer will train and communicate with internal teams, including Client Training, Client Relationship, and Sales teams, regarding systems applications. The position may also involve developing or executing project plans, budgets, and schedules, as well as documenting work and results. The software engineer may deliver informational and decision-seeking presentations to both technical and business groups, addressing internal and external audiences. Other related duties may be assigned as needed, making this a dynamic and multifaceted role within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked or Internet-related computer programs.
• Interacts with product managers and/or users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.
• Participates in software design meetings and analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements.
• Writes technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements.
• Writes code, completes programming and performs testing and debugging of applications using current programming languages and technologies.
• Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
• Trains and communicates with internal Client Training, Client Relationship and Sales teams on systems application.
• May be responsible for developing or executing project plans, budgets and schedules and for documenting work and results.
• May deliver informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups to internal and/or external audiences.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science or other related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
• Knowledge of FIS products and services; in-depth knowledge of products and services in assigned line(s) of business.
• Knowledge of financial services industry.
• Knowledge of end-to-end systems development life cycles, e.g., waterfall, iterative and other modern approaches to software development.
• Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry, e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of banking practices, regulations and operations within assigned line(s) of business.
• In-depth understanding of design patterns and their application.
• Fluency in developing and understanding sequence diagrams, class models, etc.
• Proficiency in solutions design and requirements definition disciplines leveraging model driven design based tools and techniques including conceptual solution component models, business process models, use cases, etc.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributors.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, team and time management skills.
• Ability to persuade and influence others on the best approach to take.
• Ability to estimate work effort for project sub-plans or small projects and ensure the project is successfully completed.
• Positive outlook, strong work ethic, and responsive to internal and external clients and contacts.
• Willingly and successfully fulfills the role of teacher, mentor and coach.
• May require in-depth knowledge of networking, computing platform, storage, database, security, middleware, network and systems management and related infrastructure technologies and practices.