Software Engineer II

Overview

CTG is seeking to fill a Principal Application Designer opening for our client in Philadelphia, PA.

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid remote)
Duration: 12 months

Overview:
The Principal Application Designer provides designs, specifies information systems solutions, and offers highly technical direction in the development of new or existing applications to solve basic to complex problems or enhancements. Serving as a principal application designer for major modifications, this role leverages analytical and technical skills to evaluate client requirements and processes and provides solutions that are technologically sound. The role may involve day-to-day support activities and special projects, while often directing and monitoring less experienced personnel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete and oversee basic to complex systems analysis, design, and development.
• Play a key role as an individual contributor on complex projects.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the supported applications.
• Direct and monitor less experienced resources, coordinating development tasks on small to large scope projects.
• Prepare and manage the technical components of project plans.
• Collaborate with Development, Operations, and Technology teams to drive systems development, from technical analysis to user acceptance testing.
• Prepare, review, and execute detailed test plans, ensuring thorough debugging when necessary.
• Evaluate and understand complex interrelationships and effects among programs, interfacing applications, and platforms.
• Lead in identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies to meet business units' strategic objectives.
• Prepare clear technical and functional specifications and update systems documentation, creating charts and diagrams to assist in problem analysis.
• Review and assess project tasks, estimated time frames, and effort for scope projects.
• Maintain the efficient operation and effectiveness of supported applications.
• Recommend new technologies, policies, or processes to enhance organizational performance.
• Lead or participate in technical evaluations of vendor software.
• Follow and promote the use of development standards and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls.
• Promote diversity and reflect the M&T Bank brand in the workplace.
• Maintain internal control standards, ensuring the timely implementation of audit points and regulatory issues.
• Participate in due diligence, cost/benefit analysis, or business study activities, as required.

Scope of Responsibilities:
This position works under the supervision of the Technology Team Lead and is competent to work independently on high-level systems analysis and technical development. The role may manage activities on projects of varying scopes and may lead project teams. Interaction with senior management, technology teams, clients, and vendors is expected, along with providing backup to higher management when necessary.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree and 5 years of systems analysis/application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years of higher education and/or work experience, including 5 years of systems analysis/application development experience.
• Required Skills:
  • Database Development
  • .NET, C#, Microsoft Full Stack
  • Proficiency with application development software and hardware platforms
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve issues
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with prior experience presenting to target audiences
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work on multiple complex projects
  • Experience coordinating between applications and business units
  • Experience recommending and implementing system solutions
  • Experience driving project milestones and delivery dates

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Understanding of the Bank's application framework
• Subject matter expertise in business with knowledge or experience in supported applications/systems
• Advanced understanding of supported applications and integrated applications
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple components of complex projects
• Action-oriented, proactive approach
• Advanced knowledge and focus on the entire system, working on projects outside of normal business operations

Additional Notes:
This is a hybrid role, requiring the contractor to work in the Philadelphia office 3 days per week. This position is not open to candidates seeking sponsorship, and the goal is to hire the contractor after the contract is completed. The position will be working on a data team that handles database development, BI and reporting needs, as well as several ETL and custom development tasks requiring enhancement and development. The majority of the work is done using the Microsoft full-stack tools.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Anisha Muralidhar at anisha.muralidhar@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!