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Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. · 2 months ago

Technical Analyst - Application Systems

US-OH-CINCINNATI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. is a financial services company seeking a Technical Analyst for their Information Technology department. The role involves researching and analyzing new technologies, providing support and training to staff, and ensuring the successful implementation of new systems and applications.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Monitors new developments in software/hardware marketplace. Identifies new products with potential benefit to W&SFG and conducts in-depth research and analysis of these products. Demonstrates the applicability of tools in real-world applications

Monitors emerging technology trends (mobile computing, imaging, client/server, data warehousing, object oriented design, etc.). Investigates their use in W&SFG and recommends adoption of new technologies/methodologies when appropriate

Assists other programmers in becoming productive with new tools and techniques, through formal training, one-on-one mentoring and problem-solving assistance

Provides “swat team” style support to development projects, by resolving problems of the most complex, technical nature. Ensures projects remain on track with very aggressive schedules

Develops standards/guidelines that influence implementation of new technologies throughout W&SFG development staff

Develops common, reusable code shared by developers throughout W&SFG

Engages in research, definition, design, development, testing, checkout and debugging of new systems, new technologies and/or major systems' improvements; frequently handles or directs projects, from research to implementation

Designs elements of new systems and major modifications with consideration for the elements of time, cost, controls and flexibility. Assures that programming and JCL are hardware efficient; utilizes all programming tools effectively. Directs walk-throughs and program inspections

Functions as a coordinator of activities within and between programming departments and/or between operating departments and programming departments

Provides high-level technical and application problem analysis

Evaluates and determines feasibility of proposed projects and evaluates new software packages in terms of costs, resources required, systems compatibility, etc., and makes recommendations

Provides training and/or advice to Programmers, Systems Managers, Department Management or Operating Department personnel on technical topics, systems definition and new productivity products

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Programming experienceTechnical trainingAnalytical skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingProject managementCustomer serviceMainframe environmentSoftware evaluationWord processingSpreadsheet applicationsDatabase applicationsCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree Or commensurate selection criteria experience

Proven extensive programming experience in a system/application programmer role. Cite examples of multiple programming projects and technical programming skills

Demonstrated experience effectively handling customers and providing excellent service

Demonstrated experience working effectively within a team. Cite examples of motivating co-workers in difficult situations

Proven ability to provide both technical and application training and mentoring to other programming/technical staff

Demonstrated ability to function on a project level, on application and technical projects, with little or no supervision

Demonstrated adaptability when required to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change. Cite examples

Demonstrated experience setting goals and successfully implementing and achieving goals. Cite examples of seeking to improve business and technical processes

Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions. Cite examples of good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives

Must provide examples of working under multiple deadlines and minimal supervision. Cite examples of successfully organizing and effectively completing projects where given little or no direction

Possesses and displays excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications

Proven skills in working in all aspects of a mainframe/communications environment