Full Stack Developer at Ameriprise… · Minneapol…

Summary: Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC is a diversified financial services leader with a global presence. They are seeking a Full Stack Developer to contribute to software development activities, focusing on developing and maintaining software applications and providing technical expertise. Responsibilities: - Contribute to software development activities by developing, documenting, testing, modifying, and maintaining new and existing software applications - Apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to the development life cycle - Bring application(s) and technology expertise to the specification and design development process - Provide technical expertise on assigned applications, to include interfaces and interrelationships, with other applications and systems - Receive technical mentorship and day-to-day direction from Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers - Write new code using prescribed specifications and design documentation in accordance with programming standards - Modify, test, and troubleshoot existing programs/software utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and development/programming technology - Analyze end user data and business needs to format final product and ensure user-orientation and optimization of program/system performance - Contribute program and domain knowledge to feature and functionality planning - Maintain and modify programs/software - Implement approved changes by amending flow charts, developing detailed programming logic, and making changes to code - Write and maintain development/programming/systems documentation, as well as operations and user guides (as required) - Document development/programming problems and resolutions for future reference - Analyze performance of programs and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with end users, Business Analysts, and senior development team members - Provide input to prolong application life or recommend replacement - Confer with senior development team members to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs - Assist in resolution of questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls - Effectively unit test all code and programs prior to releasing them to the quality assurance (QA) team - Resolve all unit test issues in a timely manner - Collaborate with the QA team to identify test cases and create/mine test data to enable a thorough test of all development deliverables - Respond to all inquiries and issues in a timely manner as the developed code/program moves through the testing process and ultimately into production - Provide implementation/production support, as required - Support the installation planning for application program requirements - Support the end-user and technical operations staff, as required - Assist senior development staff with the integration of technology within and across the capability domains - Evaluate and thoroughly understand sophisticated interrelationships between assigned applications and systems, such as whether a contemplated change in one application would impact or cause unwanted results in a related part of that application or other applications/systems - Proactively provide subject matter expertise regarding assigned application(s) to other members of the technology and business teams to ensure quality and minimize impact on other applications and business processes - Act as a resource to junior development staff regarding technology, methodologies, and standards - Proactively share knowledge and collaborate with development team members, Business Analysts, and Technology Operations to assure quick and effective responses to customer needs (internal and/or external) - Maintain up-to-date business domain knowledge and technical skills in software development technologies and methodologies Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4-years) - 1+ years of full stack programming with some Python - 1-3+ years of experience coding in relevant programming languages (specific required languages will vary by position), gaining an understanding of programming procedures and best practices - 1-3+ years of experience developing and maintaining programming/systems documentation and technical instructions in the use of programs and/or program modifications - First level knowledge and demonstrated technical ability to code in multiple environments - Basic understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Preferred Qualifications: - 1-2+ years of experience processing computer data and formatting and generating reports - Effective oral and written communication skills along with logical, analytical, and abstract thinking skills - Experience and comfort working in a multi-sourced, multi-vendor environment - Certifications Preferred: Microsoft Power Platform Required Skills: Full stack programming, Python Important Skills: Software Development Life Cycle, Microsoft Power Platform, Programming documentation Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical thinking, Abstract thinking Benefits: Vacation time, Sick time, 401(k), Health, dental and life insurance