Profile Developer

Apex Systems is seeking qualified candidates for a Profile Developer opening. Candidates must have development experience with FIS Profile (Core/Host development)

-Profile Scripting Language (PSL)

-MUMPS

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as a senior technical contributor with expertise in particular business processes responsible for formulating systems scope and objectives relative to a client organization's business plan and industry requirements. Acts independently or as a member of a project team responsible for providing technical guidance concerning the business implications of the application of various systems. Provides technical consulting on complex projects.

GENERAL

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works individually or within a team on technology business consulting projects to meet specific client requirements.

• Serves as liaison between end-users and consultants during IT and technology consulting projects.

• Expertly researches and documents client needs, technology, or regulations related to system design, enhancement, acquiring hardware or software that will impact multiple platforms and/or applications.

• Defines product scope, objectives and requirements. Defines specifications and data models for product development and testing.

• Creates detailed specifications from which programs will be written.

• Analyzes marketplace, industry, company, technology trends and best practices, vendor products and services, etc. Also analyzes system impacts to other systems and procedures.

• Devises and/or modifies processes and procedures to achieve greater efficiencies and to solve the most complex technical problems related to computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results.

• Assesses available technologies and recommend solutions to consulting team.

• Writes test plans and test cases to ensure enhancements made to applications meet client needs and that application integrity is maintained.

• Conducts a variety of tests such as system, integration, readiness, and acceptance tests. Conducts tests using client data to be certain client needs will be met.

• Influences clients, business partners and service providers regarding priorities, hardware/software selection and/or vendor selection.

• Consults directly with the client and may travel to the client site.

• Acts as team leader for technical aspects of consulting projects, leading sub-plans or small projects. May mentor, guide, advise and/or check the work of less experienced Business Systems Analysts and Technology Business Consultants.

• May play a key role in the training of client and technical support personnel on enhancements, new systems or procedures. Training may be delivered one-on-one as knowledge transfer or in a classroom setting, depending on the number in the audience and client preference.

• May serve as pre-sales support specialist when needed.

• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• In-depth knowledge of FIS' products and services - namely Profile

• In-depth knowledge of financial services industry

• Advanced knowledge of multiple end-to-end systems development life cycles (i.e., waterfall, iterative and other modern approaches to software development) and conversion methodologies

• Advanced knowledge of the tools, techniques and principles used in application development in objective-oriented development, or other relevant technology

• Knowledge of application architecture

• Proficiency in business modeling and requirements definition disciplines through Unified Modeling Language (UML), use cases, etc.

• Proficiency in quality management methods, tools and technologies

• Proficiency in at least one appropriate application programming language

• Excellent customer service skills that build high levels of customer satisfaction for internal and external clients

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences of various levels in the organization (e.g., executive,…