Senior Programmer Analyst

Hancock Whitney•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Provides technical direction and support in developing business systems software and procedures; Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex programming projects involving a sizable group of users by performing the following duties. This job may be a specialist in one (or more) of three areas. Please see the “Specialties” section for specifics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least five years programming experience and a developed expertise in a particular area or function of programming; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of Accounting software, Database software, Design software, Development software, Human Resource systems, Internet software, Payroll systems, Project Management software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook email program
Ability to code in COBOL and Easytrieve computer languages
Ability to use spreadsheet software, word processing software, email systems and network systems
Ability to code IBM MVS JCL
Ability to learn or knowledge of coding in Assembler, Argo Data Systems proprietary GUI Customizer Toolset, DB2/SQL, VBSCRIPT, HTML, JAVASCRIPT, FRONTPAGE, and/or DreamWeaver
Excellent communication and client service skills
Ability to manage time and competing priorities in a retail environment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Collaborative professional skills that lead to a collegial and partnered approach to meeting objectives
High motivation with ability to successfully meet individual and team goals while maintaining individual performance over the long term
Ability to understand and interpret a P&L and financial statements
Adaptability, flexibility and ability to work branch hours, including weekends and some evenings

Nice To Haves

.Net, SharePoint, HTML, java script, VB script
Ability to create and modify graphics in Photoshop
Fundamental PC knowledge and navigation
Visual Basic a plus
Argo a plus
Crystal a plus
asp.net and J# and C# a plus
Knowledge of relational databases using SQL language and ODBC connectivity a plus
Cobol
CA-Easytrieve
JCL
CICS
TSO/ISPF
VSAM
Fidelity Banking Applications a plus
API and RPI a plus
CICS Cobol a plus
Assembler a plus
Networking Server a plus
Tandem a plus

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts analyses of complex and unique business systems projects.
Devises new sources of data and develops new approaches and techniques for use by others.
Conducts reviews of computer technology developments applicable to systems design and prepares long range forecasts.
Studies broad areas of work processes that cut across organizational information systems.
Acts as an internal consultant providing technical guidance on business systems projects.
Determines and resolves problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
Maintains, develops, modifies and documents programs according to general specifications and guidelines.
Provides guidance to lower-level programmers and systems specialists
Trains entry level coworkers in programming and program coding.
Consults with internal clients to analyze and understand functions to be automated, client needs, objectives, desired features and input and output requirements.
Analyzes, defines, and documents system requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks, and controls and outputs.
Researches and evaluates software and hardware to assist in programming or to use as program platforms.
Consults with internal client to prototype, refine, test and debug programs to attain client approval.
Performs all other duties as assigned.