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Key Responsibilities

  • Under direct supervision, 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. Contribute to feature and functionality planning. Execute coding/modification of new and existing programs/software with focus on user experience and optimal program/system performance.
  • Maintain and modify programs/software. Make recommendations for improvements and/or remedies to issues encountered. 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.
  • Effectively unit test all code and programs prior to releasing them to the quality assurance team. Resolve unit test issues in a timely manner. Assist the quality assurance team in identifying test cases and aid in creating/mining test data to enable a thorough test of development deliverables. Respond to inquiries and issues in a timely manner as the developed code/program moves through the testing process and ultimately into production.
  • Develop working knowledge in all systems, processes, and data relating to the assigned business or projects. Develop expertise within the application development practice-including all processes, tools, and best practices. Develop and maintain development/programming expertise and identify and pursue areas for development and training that will enhance job performance via on the job learning and best practices from prior projects, training, and peer learning.
  • Provide production support to the end-user and technical operations staff, as required. Research system/application issues/problems within area/program(s) of responsibility and recommend innovative solutions to prevent recurrence.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Technology, related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience required.
  • Training or education in a technology/computer field and/or 1-3 years of proven development/programming/coding experience.
  • Demonstrated basic understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and programming/development procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Effective oral and written communication skills, along with a logical, analytical, and abstract thinking ability.
  • First level knowledge and/or demonstrated technical ability to code in Pega PRPC Version 8.0.
  • Demonstrated basic understanding of Oracle and SQL server database concepts and should have the ability to query databases for trouble shooting.
  • Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and time management skills.
  • Experience and/or comfort working in a multi-sourced, multi-vendor environment.
  • Demonstrated aptitude to quickly learn and apply new tools and processes.
  • Hands-on experience developing/programming software applications.

We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries advise, manage and protect the assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a long-standing leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial Services, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

About Our Company

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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