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Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite at Buffalo, NY

Duration: 18 Months

Overview:

Our client, a leading banking institution, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer III with a strong background in commercial loans, banking, and technical systems. This role will focus on supporting large-scale projects, specifically related to the AFS System Level III or AFS Vision, within the commercial banking environment. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, a proven track record of leading teams, and the ability to work autonomously and manage complex tasks from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts within the commercial banking space, focusing on commercial loans and related systems.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for large projects.

• Provide subject-matter expertise in AFS System Level III or AFS Vision, and offer technical insights to ensure smooth project execution.

• Drive project success through effective communication, coordination, and leadership, ensuring that milestones are met on time.

• Ensure requirements are met by aligning project objectives with business goals, and provide leadership to drive project deliverables.

• Work independently and be a self-starter, taking ownership of tasks and leading initiatives from conception to completion.

• Work in an Agile environment, collaborating closely with stakeholders and team members to iterate on deliverables.

• Demonstrate leadership in guiding a team and managing relationships with internal stakeholders.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical and business-related issues, providing actionable solutions as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on commercial loans and banking systems.

• Strong understanding of the banking environment, with a deep understanding of commercial lending processes.

• Expertise with AFS System Level III or AFS Vision; if not, significant experience with similar banking systems is required.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and guide teams in complex, high-stakes projects.

• Solid analytical and technical skills, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to thrive in an Agile environment, managing multiple priorities and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of stakeholders.

• A self-motivated and proactive individual who can work independently, manage priorities, and drive results with minimal supervision.

• Mainframe COBOL/CICS Developer Preferred skills - Banking and Lending Experience (Commercial)

• CA7 - Mainframe: TSO, SPF, JCL, Cobol, Easytrieve, SAS, CA7 job scheduling, Xpediter debugging environment, Panvalet, SORT

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of banking regulations and compliance, particularly as they relate to commercial loans.

• Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity within the Business Analyst field

• Candidate must be able to cross-functions from development/engineering to what was more historically BA functions such as facilitating meetings and communications with vendors and business partners

• Commercial Loan UAT/support

Highly Desired Skills:

• M&T Technology and development experience

• Commercial Lending experience

• Experience with supporting and developing on the AFS Level III Commercial Loans System.

• Overall Banking Technical Experience

• Ability to lead and perform requirements analysis

• General knowledge of how infrastructure works

• Programming: Java/JavaScript/.NET

• Database: Oracle/MSSQL/ETL

• API Development, REST API Web Services

• CI/CD: VeraCode

• Cloud concepts: Containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift

• Dynatrace

• Git, Gitlab, DevOps, YAML

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided . For additional information, please contact Rebecca Olan at Rebecca.Olan@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. Our Affirmative Action program serves to promote occupational equality and diversity through good faith efforts. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.