Systems Programmer I

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

The Systems Programmer Analyst is responsible for assisting with the analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation of the firm's application programs, which support the business needs of the firm. S/he assists clients with software applications when needed as well as ensures program performance through systematic test plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent work experience.
2 - 5 years application development experience.
Knowledge of Java, C++, Visual Basic, COBOL, and any other specified or required programming languages.
Proficient verbal and written communications.
Proficient analytical and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Produce code for new and modified programs that meet user requirements and conform to departmental standards regarding documentation and structure that is reliable and easy to maintain.
Analyze and classify change requests, identifying and documenting scope of change and impact on other interfaces.
Participate in walk-throughs which review program specs, source code, all technical supporting documentation, including screens/reports: provide feedback in accordance with department standards and guidelines.
Support clients with software applications.
Assist in the development of unit test plans that will thoroughly exercise program logic to ensure program/application performance with regard to business requirements.
Execute unit test plans, document test results and resolve discrepancies as deemed appropriate.
Develop system test plans and scripts that will thoroughly exercise program logic to ensure program/application performance with regard to business requirements and system integration.
Produce code for new and modified programs that meet user requirements & conform to departmental standards around documentation and structure that is reliable and efficient.