The Senior Programmer is responsible for programming and software development for our Symitar Core Processing Host System. We are seeking someone with at least 10 years of Symitar experience, serving as subject matter expert on the Symitar Episys platform. Providing knowledge on systems capabilities in regard to PowerOn programming, standard batch programming options, forms and Episys parameter settings. The Senior Programmer completes application upgrades, releases and patches to core processing host environment and all designated application systems, ensuring adequate testing, documentation and adherence to Change Control procedures. This role collaborates with our business unit managers and other departments being consultative on project development, providing solutions to system and/or operational issues. The Senior Programmer will provide critical data reporting, delivery, packaging, and analytic capabilities. This individual will analyze complex data structures to generate useful business insights and develop reporting to monitor business critical results. This individual must be innovative and have credit union experience.
Essential Functions
• Conducts technical research on system upgrades to determine hardware and software functionality, including compatibility with current systems.
• Develops programs to enhance efficient use of financial systems, maintain member data, and produce requested reports.
• Develops and maintains applications that integrate with the core processing system (Episys).
• Performs a variety of complex programming tasks, such as designing, documenting and coding program logic.
• Prepares program test data, analyzes test results and specifies procedures for new, modified and enhanced programs.
• Assists with resolving emergency software problems. Recognizes errors and/or problems that require time sensitive research and resolution.
• Help analyze and implement new application and software products and/or applications based on business need.
• Perform unscheduled ad-hoc analysis for business partners and the credit union team.
• Communicate with business partners to establish data requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring all periodic programs and processes are run correctly and as scheduled for all applications and systems.
• Oversees the maintenance of user accounts on all host and third-party applications including but not limited to Symitar (Episys), and Synapsys. Works with other business unit leaders to ensure user access and privilege levels are appropriate and consistent.
• A key participant in planning and execution of annual full Disaster Recovery testing.
• Responsible for Symitar and ancillary product security and functionality.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining good communication and excellent customer service with the end users.
Who We Are
Valley First Credit Union provides quality financial services to the growing and diverse communities of Calaveras, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Tuolumne Counties of California. We are a not-for-profit financial cooperative that is owned by our members in the many communities we serve. Unlike banks who are in business for their stockholders, we are in business for our members. The money earned by banks is paid out to a few stockholders. We give the money back to our members in the form of higher dividend rates on savings and lower interest rates on loans. Additionally, the money deposited by credit union members is in turn loaned out to other members, incorporating the "People Helping People" philosophy.
What We Provide
A positive working environment, great benefits package including medical, vison, and dental, life insurance, disability products, Flexible Spending Account, and 401(k) Plan after 6 months of employment up to 5% dollar for dollar match. Paid federal holidays, paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and several additional employee perk discounts.
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