Developer/Programmer Analyst

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $76,000 - $104,000

About The Position

Contribute to software development activities by developing, documenting, testing, modifying, and maintaining new and existing software applications. Apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to the development life cycle. Bring application(s) and technology expertise to the specification and design development process. Provide technical expertise on assigned applications, to include interfaces and interrelationships, with other applications and systems. Receive technical mentorship and day-to-day direction from Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers. Key Responsibilities Major Areas of Accountability: Software Development/Programming ~~ Maintenance & Documentation ~~ Testing & Testing Support ~~ Analyze Performance ~~ Application Subject Matter Expertise ~~ Support Write new code using prescribed specifications and design documentation in accordance with programming standards. Modify, test, and troubleshoot existing programs/software utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and development/programming technology. Analyze end user data and business needs to format final product and ensure user-orientation and optimization of program/system performance. Contribute program and domain knowledge to feature and functionality planning. Primary tools include Microsoft Access, Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint Online. Maintain and modify programs/software. Implement approved changes by amending flow charts, developing detailed programming logic, and making changes to code. Write and maintain development/programming/systems documentation, as well as operations and user guides (as required). Document development/programming problems and resolutions for future reference. Analyze performance of programs and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with end users, Business Analysts, and senior development team members. Provide input to prolong application life or recommend replacement. Confer with senior development team members to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs. Assist in resolution of questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls. Effectively unit test all code and programs prior to releasing them to the quality assurance (QA) team. Resolve all unit test issues in a timely manner. Collaborate with the QA team to identify test cases and create/mine test data to enable a thorough test of all development deliverables. Respond to all inquiries and issues in a timely manner as the developed code/program moves through the testing process and ultimately into production. Provide implementation/production support, as required. Support the installation planning for application program requirements. Support the end-user and technical operations staff, as required. Assist senior development staff with the integration of technology within and across the capability domains. Evaluate and thoroughly understand sophisticated interrelationships between assigned applications and systems, such as whether a contemplated change in one application would impact or cause unwanted results in a related part of that application or other applications/systems. Proactively provide subject matter expertise regarding assigned application(s) to other members of the technology and business teams to ensure quality and minimize impact on other applications and business processes. Act as a resource to junior development staff regarding technology, methodologies, and standards. Proactively share knowledge and collaborate with development team members, Business Analysts, and Technology Operations to assure quick and effective responses to customer needs (internal and/or external). Maintain up-to-date business domain knowledge and technical skills in software development technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (4-years).
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Degree Focus Preferred: Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3+ years of experience coding in relevant programming languages (specific required languages will vary by position), gaining an understanding of programming procedures and best practices.
• 1-3+ years of experience developing and maintaining programming/systems documentation and technical instructions in the use of programs and/or program modifications.
• First level knowledge and demonstrated technical ability to code in multiple environments.
• Basic understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Nice To Haves

• 1-2+ years of experience processing computer data and formatting and generating reports.
• Effective oral and written communication skills along with logical, analytical, and abstract thinking skills.
• Experience and comfort working in a multi-sourced, multi-vendor environment.
• Certifications Preferred: Microsoft Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Software Development/Programming
• Maintenance & Documentation
• Testing & Testing Support
• Analyze Performance
• Application Subject Matter Expertise
• Support
• Write new code using prescribed specifications and design documentation in accordance with programming standards.
• Modify, test, and troubleshoot existing programs/software utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and development/programming technology.
• Analyze end user data and business needs to format final product and ensure user-orientation and optimization of program/system performance.
• Contribute program and domain knowledge to feature and functionality planning.
• Maintain and modify programs/software.
• Implement approved changes by amending flow charts, developing detailed programming logic, and making changes to code.
• Write and maintain development/programming/systems documentation, as well as operations and user guides (as required).
• Document development/programming problems and resolutions for future reference.
• Analyze performance of programs and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with end users, Business Analysts, and senior development team members.
• Provide input to prolong application life or recommend replacement.
• Confer with senior development team members to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs.
• Assist in resolution of questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
• Effectively unit test all code and programs prior to releasing them to the quality assurance (QA) team.
• Resolve all unit test issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the QA team to identify test cases and create/mine test data to enable a thorough test of all development deliverables.
• Respond to all inquiries and issues in a timely manner as the developed code/program moves through the testing process and ultimately into production.
• Provide implementation/production support, as required.
• Support the installation planning for application program requirements.
• Support the end-user and technical operations staff, as required.
• Assist senior development staff with the integration of technology within and across the capability domains.
• Evaluate and thoroughly understand sophisticated interrelationships between assigned applications and systems, such as whether a contemplated change in one application would impact or cause unwanted results in a related part of that application or other applications/systems.
• Proactively provide subject matter expertise regarding assigned application(s) to other members of the technology and business teams to ensure quality and minimize impact on other applications and business processes.
• Act as a resource to junior development staff regarding technology, methodologies, and standards.
• Proactively share knowledge and collaborate with development team members, Business Analysts, and Technology Operations to assure quick and effective responses to customer needs (internal and/or external).
• Maintain up-to-date business domain knowledge and technical skills in software development technologies and methodologies.

Benefits

• We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees