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Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. · 7 hours ago

Senior Software Developer II

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Developer II to enhance their Information Technology team. The role focuses on producing and modifying computer programs, providing technical leadership, and mentoring less experienced programming staff while ensuring efficient operation of hardware and software systems.

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Responsibilities

Produces or modifies computer programs of all sizes and complexity
Solves systems and program problems
Recommends courses of action on new application jobs, while considering the total system spectrum, from source document origination to final systems output and handling
Handles extensive research, analysis, definition and documentation on all facets of the job
Recommends the appropriate hardware solution for the application
Provides mentoring support for less experienced programming staff
Works with minimal supervision and is responsible for making an established range of decisions, escalating to Manager when necessary and updating Manager on a regular basis
Performs as a top-level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of application systems analysis and programming
Provides technical and programming leadership
Provides consulting by giving advice/expertise on technology to all levels of programming staff
Proactively seeks to drive inefficiencies out of the business, expands capabilities of systems and/or infrastructure and drives changes that positively impact the business
Designs elements of new systems and major modifications according to design guidelines consistent with time, cost controls and flexibility
Assures all hardware and software operates efficiently; utilizes all programming tools effectively
Contributes more than his/her own personal productivity to the business by continually stepping out of the boundaries of own assignment
Directs activities for programming and technical projects by functioning as an advisor or project leader
Drives projects from inception through completion by coordinating activities between programming and operating departments
Plans work program considering interdependencies and contingencies beyond own assignment
Readily assumes a project/team leadership role
Performs application systems analysis and programming tasks of the highest complexity
Brings to bear a wide breadth and/or great depth of business application systems knowledge and experience
Evaluates and determines feasibility of proposed projects and evaluates new software packages in terms of cost, resources required, systems compatibility, etc., formulating/defining system scope and objectives
Assists Systems Manager in conducting feasibility and refinement sessions, employing full technical knowledge of all phases of application systems analysis and programming
Participates in requirements gathering and decision-making sessions, and utilizes the methodologies as appropriate
Maintains up-to-date documentation appropriate for the platform being used
Provides technical/application training and/or advice to other programming staff, Systems Managers, department management and business unit
Mentors programmers within IT
Readily shares unique knowledge and skill sets
Provides consulting advice/expertise on systems, technologies, design, systems definition and any new productivity products
Proactively pursues self-development and improvement in skill sets on a continued basis
Sets challenging goals and aggressively pursues attainment of them
Sets high standards of performance, pursuing aggressive commitments with a sense of urgency and persists despite opposition
Provides excellent customer service
Continually searches for ways to increase customer satisfaction
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Programming expertiseSystems analysisTechnical leadershipMentoring programming staffAnalytical skillsCustomer service skillsProgramming languageWord processing knowledgeTeam collaborationAdaptabilityCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree Or commensurate selection criteria experience
Demonstrated experience working effectively within a team. Provide examples of motivating co-workers in difficult situations
Proven extensive programming experience outside the organization or in the Software Developer roles. Cite examples demonstrating proficient programming expertise
Proven significant technical and programming leadership and expertise. Demonstrated ability to move into different areas or assignments with similar technology and make an immediate impact
Demonstrated ability to function as an advisor or project leader performing systems analysis and programming tasks of the highest complexity. Provide examples of successful projects
Proven ability to provide both technical and application training and mentoring to other programming staff
Demonstrated adaptability. Cite examples of willingness and ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
Proven pro-activeness in seeking to improve business and technical processes. Cite examples
Demonstrated customer service skills
Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying, defining and quantifying problems; collecting or interpreting data, establishing facts, and providing effective solutions. Cite examples of good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives
Proven examples of working under multiple deadlines and minimal supervision. Cite examples of successfully organizing and effectively completing projects where given little or no direction
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills; occasionally conveys information to internal and external customers in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner
Demonstrated ability to document procedures and activities in a manner that is understandable to others and prepared using a prescribed format, demonstrating use of the English language to include exemplary knowledge, in verbal and written format, of the elements of grammar, punctuation, diction and spelling proficiency
Continually performs an activity such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned
Proficient in specific programming language required by the individual business unit
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications

Company

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

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Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Maribeth Rahe
President & CEO
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Amy L. Mickey
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
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