Software Developer III
Western & Southern Financial Group2 years ago
Cincinnati, OH, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Research, design, define, develop, test, document, and implement new applications or changes to existing applications.
- Solve systems and program problems and recommend appropriate application and hardware solutions.
- Install software packages and personal computer software and ensure hardware and software operate efficiently.
- Analyze processing problems and consult with IT, business unit associates, and customers on existing or proposed systems.
- Provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance to programming staff, systems managers, and business associates.
- Participate in developmental, improvement, and internal IT technical committees, and may chair committees or subcommittees.
- Manage multiple assignments and deadlines with minimal supervision while escalating issues and updating the manager as needed.
- Document procedures and activities using prescribed formats and comply with organizational policies and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or commensurate selection-criteria experience.
- Significant programming experience covering research, design, requirements gathering, business-unit collaboration, development, testing, documentation, and production support.
- Experience advising programming associates on technical and application-related aspects of the job.
- Experience working effectively within a team and motivating coworkers in difficult situations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Experience organizing and completing projects under multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in programming languages required by the individual business unit.
- Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate documentation and correspondence using prescribed formats and appropriate grammar, punctuation, diction, and spelling.
Benefits
- Office-based work setting with no travel required.
- Extended hours may be required during peak workloads or special projects or events.
- Role involves prolonged stationary computer and desk work, frequent written and verbal communication, and continuous wrist, hand, and finger movement.
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About Western & Southern Financial Group
Western & Southern Financial Group is a privately held financial services parent company offering life insurance, annuities, investment management, and retirement products to individuals and institutions. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Cincinnati, it operates through subsidiaries including Gerber Life, Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Touchstone Advisors/Securities, and Eagle Realty Group. The company distributes products via agents, broker-dealers, and workplace channels across U.S. markets.