Computer software engineer jobs in Covington, LA - 118 jobs

At OnPath Credit Union, we share a passion for delivering exceptional service. Your primary role will involve building relationships with our members, offering personalized solutions and identifying opportunities to help them achieve financial success. If you thrive in an environment with team members who truly enjoy what they do and you are sales driven and motivated to succeed, then OnPath is the place for you! Voted eleven years in a row as one of the Top 40 Places to Work by the Times Picayune, we offer: Competitive Compensation Impressive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and 401(K) Plan Paid Vacation, Wellness, Sick Time, and more! Interested? Become part of the OnPath team that believes exceptional service defines the core of who we are. We are looking for a Core Systems Programmer to join our team! The range for this position is $68,225.49 to $85,281.86 annually based on skills and experience. SCOPE: As a dedicated member of the OnPath FCU team, this role performs a variety of tasks that in partnership with the surrounding departments, provides cost effective financial services for the benefit of our members who are our primary focus. Our core values are what make us E.P.I.I.C. We are Empathetic to the vast situations and needs of our members and to each other. We are Passionate about the financial growth and success of our members. We are Innovative in our ideas and goals to remain at the top of our class in financial services. Our Integrity is not an option. We require our employees to be honest and have strong moral principles. We are Committed to our promise to be the best financial advocates for our members and the communities we serve. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: The Core Systems Programmer is responsible for customizing third party software to ensure the Company's information needs are met. Works closely with users. Reviews and monitors systems and applications, capabilities, and department needs. Installs, modifies, enhances, and customizes the Company's operating system. Performs a variety of complex programming tasks. Assists programming and operating staff as needed. Coordinates with management to establish and implement programming goals and objectives. The Core Systems Programmer will assist employees in the I. T. Department and all appropriate internal credit union partners. Conducts daily business interactions and maintains constant alignment with OnPath's mission, culture, and core values. Encourages others to act with mission, culture, and core values in mind always. Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in the absence of specific direction from management. Ensures value through decision making that supports credit union goals and interests. Passionately displays a desire to build rapport and expand relationships with all members both internally and externally. Stays informed on OnPath's products and services to provide the right recommendations to the right members at the right time. Promotes and maintains a positive image of the credit union to peers, members, and communities we serve. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Stays informed of changes in programming and computer technology. Prepares reports of programming activities, discussing changes and their ramifications. Completes records and other required documents. Keeps management informed of significant problems and of progress attained in reaching established objectives. Provides recommendations to establish new and more effective programs and future equipment needs. Suggests programming-related procedures and changes. Maintains systems integrity and performance. Prepares program test data, analyzes test results, and specifies data control procedures for modified and enhanced programs. Gathers data and assesses users' information, reporting, and systems needs. Analyzes business functions and management information needs and seeks new and more effective programming solutions. Analyzes, reviews, enhances, and tailors existing programs to increase operating efficiency or to adapt to information needs. Ensures interactions with users are clear, courteous, and understandable. Communicates as much information as possible to users, including reasons for problems, project status, and deadlines. Responds to users' requests and ideas and follows through promptly. Resolves problems and concerns. Provides assistance, support, and training to users as required. Ensures programs meet users' requirements and are completed on schedule. Acts as a consultant and resource to users. Assists and supports Information Technology personnel as needed. Performs a variety of complex programming tasks, such as designing, documenting, and coding program logic. Ensures programming operations are performed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Attends and participates in meetings and committees as required. Experience Two to Five years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions. 3-5 years experience with Jack Henry technologies, specifically Symitar Episys 2-3 years MS SQl experience Experience with Jack Henry Power frame docs a plus Experience with ARCU a plus. Understanding of Company operations and information needs. Thorough understanding of programming and information systems. Thorough knowledge of business software applications. Education/Certifications/Licenses: College degree (BS or BA in Information Systems Computer Science, or related field), or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Interpersonal Skills A significant level of trust, credibility and diplomacy is required. In-depth dialogue, conversations and explanations with customers, direct and indirect reports and outside vendors can be of a sensitive and/or highly confidential nature. Communications may involve motivating, influencing, educating and/or advising others on matters of significance. Typically includes subject matter experts as well as first level to middle managers. Other Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Solid project management abilities. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility is necessary. Proficiency with database software and the MS Office suite is also required. ADA Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, view customer information, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Working Conditions Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in a climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise. Mental Requirements Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters. Disclaimers Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OnPath FCU is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran