Sr. Systems Programmer Analyst (On-Site – Baytown, TX)

Classification: Exempt

Department: IT

Grade: 15

Role:

Under the supervision of the VP of IT, the Sr Programmer collaborates across departments to produce needed reports, make application parameter changes, maintain and create system automations, improve application workflows, create and maintain workflows with system using Rest API services. This position will need to be proficient in operations of the Core system Proficiency utilizing AI and automation tools is required.

Critical thinking, problem solving and technical skills are required to provide the organization with the most viable solutions possible to support the business growth. Adheres to all policies, procedures and standard practices of the organization as well as state and federal laws/regulations.

Should be proficient in multiple coding languages, understand database structures and skilled in code management.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

50%

Collaborates with teams across the organization through all levels to understand business needs. Configure systems, develop new processes and workflows to manage or generate data and reports using REST APIs.

Works with a variety of vendors for system changes as dictated by special projects, system developments or organizational need.

Participates in meetings pertaining to special projects and initiatives to assess changes necessary.

25%

Acts as expert in automation tools such as SSIS, Power Factory, Power Automate, etc.

10%

Acts as expert in AI tools such as Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Copilot for Github, etc..

10%

Acts as a backup operator and technical escalation point, ensuring successful completion of the daily processing of system activities by the core processing systems and related systems. This role will be a first responder in disaster scenarios for Core system.

Other duties as assigned

Performance Measurements:

1.	Ensures the on-time processing of core application activities.

2.	Keeps the VP of IT and affected operational areas, informed of data processing service interruptions. Keeps all service interruptions to a minimum and schedules all system changes, maintenance and down time outside of normal business hours.

3.	Maintains a professional work environment and team oriented attitude.

Demonstrates an understanding of, and follow the requirements of all regulation compliance, including but not limited to those of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Member Due Diligence (MDD) as it specifically relates to their job functions. Employee shall be trained annually in BSA/AML compliance.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience

Five years to eight years of similar or related experience.

Education

Equivalent to a college degree (BS or BA in a relevant field).

Interpersonal Skills

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Other Skills

Must possess the following competencies: analytical thinking, tenacity and perseverance, critical thinking, problem solving, source control, fundamentals of languages/databases , lifecycle management, advanced of languages/databases and innovation

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to electronics work. May require periodic travel. There is exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as robbery. Employees are to receive detailed instructions and procedures to follow in order to minimize risk.
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.