Corporate Core Applications Engineer

About The Role

The Core Systems Engineer's role is to serve as the subject matter expert for applying Jack Henry technologies to enable critical business functions, improve internal controls and securely manage bank and customer information. Drive adoption, utilization and ongoing improvements with Jack Henry Application Suite. Provide training to bank users on IT Products and Services as it relates to the Jack Henry Application Suite.

The Core Application Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating the processes required for the provision of user applications, systems and integration among these applications that are necessary and beneficial for business operations in the Jack Henry Application Suite. Will apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the user group on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of mission-critical information in the Jack Henry Application Suite.

The Core Systems Engineer will work closely with the individual banks to ensure that the current Jack Henry Applications are meeting current needs and constantly improving process and control through automation. The Core Systems Engineer will oversee the Core System Optimization process within the department. The Core Systems Engineer will work with the Data Center Manager to ensure Information Technology aligns better with the business needs of the various bank divisions.

Occasionally travels to bank locations to evaluate various problems and provide solutions as related to Jack Henry applications.

This is a Corporate position which may be located in an available bank division across our nine-state footprint in AZ, CO, , MT, NV, TX, UT, WA, or WY.  to learn more about our bank divisions.

The entry-rate for this position is $47.23+ / per hour (calculated for Kalispell, MT). All compensation offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.

WA Applicants ONLY:
Spokane, WA range $53.95 - $80.91 an hour. Wenatchee, WA range $54.45 - $81.66 an hour.

• Support and maintain operational applications in design, testing and improvement of applications that form part of IT Services. Support the organization's business processes by helping to identify functional and manageability requirements for Jack Henry software. Identify skills required to support various Jack Henry applications for the business. Contact vendors for support information as necessary. Provide support for various applications, including being a liaison between the users and the vendors.
  
  Provide Tier 3 Support within the Jack Henry Application Suite. Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining policies, procedures and associated training plans for application administration and system administrators. Analyze system or application usage and plan for growth or increases in application system capacity. Work with management to help establish service level agreements with end users. Work with banks and departments to understand information and reporting needs.
  
  Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of systems software procurement and development efforts. Work closely with Data Center personnel to ensure proper functionality and availability of Jack Henry systems and applications. Be a primary and advisory team member in bank acquisition and conversion projects involving core banking and Jack Henry related systems. Perform IBM iSeries administration, including system installs, system upgrades, PTF deployment, software installation, operating system upgrades, configuration, custom development and security.
  
  Maintain and monitor replication to backup system with Centurion. Perform and coordinate Disaster Recovery test with Centurion on an annual basis. Implement iSeries technologies into core banking products. Turnover change management for JHA products. Maintain and rebuild system each year after release. Monitor for new code changes and submit change orders in Assyst. Perform or coordinate testing before promotion of code…