Systems programmer Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Are you a Business Systems Analyst 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 experience in operational / business analytics?

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

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

Here's what you'd do : -Responsible for facilitating moderately complex to complex projects from proposal through post-implementation. -Participates in meetings with lines of business to identify their requirements for how an application looks and feels to the end user; provides feedback on them. -Serves as project lead to ensure test plans and specifications are completed on a timely basis, and the project meets established milestones. -Responsible for various system testing activities not covered by other teams, such as clients completing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).-Responsible for preparing well-documented functional specifications for assigned projects, test plans, test cases, and execution of test cases. -Responsible for research analysis of moderately complex data, ensuring the functional design of assigned projects is accurate. -Serve as a mentor to less experienced staff by assisting in application training, research analysis, and project methodology consultation.-Serve as functional lead on moderately complex projects for assigned application(s). -Schedule and facilitate project team meetings as applicable.-Meet with business clients to discuss requested application changes related to an enterprise-wide or business initiative, compliance / regulatory requirement, needed system change due to a contractual agreement, or system maintenance (business as usual [BAU]), ensuring a thorough understanding of specifications for assigned applications. -Participate in design discussions and document / deliver functional specifications.-Participate in meetings with lines of business to identify their requirements in how an application looks and feels to the end user and provide feedback to clients regarding business requirements to ensure technology applications support internal / external customer needs and products / services as provided by lines of business. -Review business requirements with the technology team to ensure an understanding of project requirements.-Coordinate and provide estimates for moderately complex to complex projects and complete estimates for assigned components on large projects, inclusive of timelines and project phases.-Serve as subject matter expert to consult and advise on how applications may be impacted by enterprise-wide initiatives, like an acquisition or significant change in products / services provided to customers.-Work with vendors to gain a thorough understanding of project functionality and provide insight on implementation.-Act as Test Coordinator for large project initiatives involving multiple applications.-Participate in and document data mapping for integration of systems, conversion, and acquisition-related projects to understand how applications may need to change or be impacted by enterprise-wide initiatives, like regulatory requirements, other system enhancements, or business initiatives.-Work with other testing teams, when applicable, to prepare test plans and scripts based on functional specifications and manage and execute test cases, verifying changes and enhancements work and perform as needed. -Serve as functional lead with other project team members on different systems that impact the project.-Monitor functional specifications and change requests to ensure the project stays within scope and meets regulatory requirements while ensuring adherence to business requirements and Corporate Technology standards. -Ensure the Bank processes and documentation are followed to ensure adherence to Corporate Technology standards and regulatory requirements.-Ensure efficient and timely resolution of issues arising from testing or implementation to ensure expected performance. -Ensure issues, incidents, and questions are documented, reported, and resolved as needed.-Coordinate and manage post-implementation by getting feedback, resolving any issues, and completing a debrief, including the actual plan for the timeframe and financials.-Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with 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 audit points, together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.-Complete other related duties as assigned.

Here's what you'll get : Pay Rate : $39.00 / hrHours : 40 hours / week Length : Temp (17 Months)

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, helping companies compete for toptalent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, 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.

Required Skills / Qualifications : -High School Diploma or GED-Minimum 5 years of operational / business analytics experience.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications : -Bachelor's Degree.-Good verbal and written communication skills.-Good organizational skills.-Good time management skills.-Good lateral thinking skills.-Good problem-solving skills.-Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages.-Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution-Subject matter expert in business with knowledge or experience utilizing the application / system being supported.-Capable of working on multiple projects of a moderately complex to complex nature.-Proven understanding of applications supported with a sound knowledge of interfacing / integrated applications.-Ability to effectively use project management, word processing, and spreadsheet applications.-Good understanding of the Bank's application framework.-Familiarity with application development software and hardware platforms.-Ability to understand business support and its terminology.-Ability to effectively present to all levels of management.-Ability to multitask for various components of moderately complex to complex projects.-Ability to coordinate between applications and business units.-Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.-Ability to recognize project milestones and delivery dates.-Ability to recommend and implement solutions.-Proactive.-Detail-oriented.-Growing understanding of Bank acquisition methodology or conversion experience.-SIT and UAT test management / coordination experience, preferably with collateral servicing systems-Ability to write business requirements and test scripts / cases-Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Additional Information : -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.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race / Color / Gender / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.