Financial Systems Programmer/Analyst

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Position Summary

The Financial Systems Programmer/Analyst will design and write computer programs for financial systems, database design and data retrieval / manipulation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design, develop and implement solutions and utilities. Perform database design in support of same.
• Gain sufficient mastery of current database in order to quickly respond to ad hoc requests for data
• Work with Business Analyst to help gather program & data specifications based upon client requirements.
• Integrate third-party software and data into the Firm’s financial systems. Perform knowledge-transfer with vendors who have supplied custom software to the firm in order to take over responsibility of same.
• Adhere to standards for programming, documentation and source code control. Monitor team adherence to said standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Participate in, and contribute to, regular team meetings. Interact with Information Systems personnel as needed.
• Ability to take over a project from another developer while maintaining the original design methodology without having to “begin from scratch”.
• Assist in recommendation for best approach to a project by using variety of programming tools, languages and databases.
• Assist Business Analyst in creating documentation of financial systems and processes

Qualifications/Position Requirements

• Must have in depth working knowledge in the following development language, tools, and database language: MS Visual Studio, VS Code, C#, ASP.Net, MS Entity Framework, T-SQL
• Indepth working knowledge of Angular 19+ frontend framwork and HTML/CSS/TypeScript/Java Script
• Knowledge of SSRS, SSIS is a plus
• Experience working with Aderant, Practice Management Systems or other ERP systems
• Familiarity with professional services firms.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication (oral and written) skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Take a problem-solving approach to projects.
• Have experience with user support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel (design, lookups, pivot tables).
• Ability to prioritize and meet conflicting deadlines

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or related field or 8 years programming experience.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in similar capacity.

Compensation

The expected base salary ranges from $140,000 - $170,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.