Application Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - CWB Financial Group

CWB Financial Group

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At

CWB
, we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors

We do this by:

Putting people first and building relationships with intention
Seeking out and embracing new ideas
Believing that how we do things is as important as what we do

Application Specialist

Role Specifications

Everyday flexibility. Hybrid work environments. Collaborative connection.

CWB Corporate

Put a new _spin _on your banking career

The overwhelming majority of our employees say
CWB is a Great Place to Work_

We're different from the big banks in _the way_ we engage our employees - caring, responsive, and armed with an obsession for growing talent.

Our reputation is powered by a people first culture that ensures our employees be and feel heard, promotes inclusivity and diverse viewpoints, and inspires collaboration and innovation.

Our employees love
CWB. You'll love it here too._

The opportunity

Specific Accountabilities

Accountability #- Application Management Research and make recommendations on software improvements in alignment with department strategic objectives. Ensure software solutions support and maintain required business service levels. Contributes to and supports technology roadmaps in conjunction with architects and cross departments stakeholders. Conduct peer code reviews to ensure compliance with development standards.- When required, design, create, and implement small development solutions in support of resolving technology or business problems and issues in a cost efficient, reliable, agile manner.

Accountability #- Application Maintenance & Development- Contribute to and support development standards for use by internal staff and third party strategic vendors Ensure compliance by third party strategic partners on change management process as needed through testing, development or deployment tasks- Coordinate and assist in defining software installation and small development project plans, including estimates, scope, schedule and implementation plans- Work with key business stakeholders and business analysts to define attainable Service Level Agreements on operational targets and outcomes.- Leverage technology expertise to support team members in all programming aspects including trouble-shooting, development standards and cross training on all existing programs and operational processes.- Accountability #3 -Technical Expertise & leadership- Provide broad and deep technical expertise to directly coordinate the work of a small team or provide specialized assistance to a specific issue.- Work independently on complex technical issues, make significant design or standard practice deviations based on depth and breadth of knowledge- Demonstrate broad business and technical knowledge in resolving problems and identifying opportunities with a keen awareness of interrelationships with other stakeholders. Convey highly technical messages in a way other stakeholders are able to understand and operationalize.- Understand industry trends to make sound recommendations on best practice improvements, highlight risks, or opportunities for new technology implementations for further department goals and objectives- Acts as a trusted advisor and delegate for their manager for meetings, and absences if required.- Skills and competencies that will take you further

Skills and competencies that will take you further

Education- College or University degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or a related field

Professional Experience- Minimum 5 years relevant work experience and leading projects/initiatives. (Experience in Financial industry preferred)- Minimum 3 years Tier 2/3 support experience

Skills:

Development expertise in Java, Velocity Script,.Net, C#, JavaScript, VBScript, SQL, Oracle
Knowledge of VISION programming, JSON, REST and SOAP is an asset
Experience in working with and coordinating onsite or offshore development and maintenance by third party vendors
Experience with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments
Experience with agile development methodologies including Kanban and scrum
Expert knowledge of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processes and practices
Expert working knowledge of project management practices
Expert knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
Flexible and adaptable in regards to learning and understanding new technologies
Knowledge of data privacy and security practices
Knowledge of database design and file management techniques
Knowledge of network hardware, protocols, and standards

Personal Competencies- Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products- Highly motivated and self-directed- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail- Ability to effectively prioritize and work in a high pr