Sr Software Engineer
Franklin Templeton Investments - Poznań, wielkopolskie
This is an opportunity to use previous application development and support experience in a key role to enhance and support a critical Investment Management application. The applications are primarily Investment management application in the areas of Portfolio management, Trading and Compliance. Additional application functionality includes trading for equities, fx and cash securities.

The right candidate will have financial experience, preferably in Investment Management Applications. The individual must also have experience in production support. Project management experience is a plus as the individual can be assigned to lead small projects.

Consistent with our corporate values, the right candidate will work to meet our internal and external clients’ requests. This individual takes pride in the quality of their work, pays close attention to detail, strives for results, and enjoys a working environment where everyday brings a new challenge.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides production support, including on-call support as required

Manages help desk tickets for support and enhancement requests

Investigates, troubleshoots and corrects data and user related system errors

Uses version control tools and Production Control for job migrations and scheduling

May consult on medium to large-scale projects leading Software Engineers

Participates in code reviews

Participate in DR exercises, server refreshes and software upgrade

Creates technical program specifications using the technical system design document as part of the project lifecycle

Codes and tests programs from technical program specifications

Programs modules from technical program specifications

Interacts regularly with the business to work on enhancements as well as changes

Tests programs and documents results

Creates dashboard and reviews the same with the manager

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Possess a sound working knowledge of the securities industry

Overall 8 years with 3-5 years in production support experience, preferably in Front office applications support

‘Can do’ attitude and a willingness to learn new skills

Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: -

o VB .NET

o JAVA

o SQL (Oracle preferred but by no means essential)

o Perl/Unix shell programming

Other skills that would be advantageous to the candidate (nice but not essential to have ) would be (Progress 4G/OpenEdge, VBA, XML and web technologies)

Experience of or willingness to learn some of the following software packages/utilities will be required: file transfer mechanisms (sftp, http, ssl, etc), MQ-Series, Sonic MQ, MS Office and Visio

Willingness to engage users and do production support of critical systems

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience is handling complex scenarios for the Investment management applications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties including FTI management, executives, co-workers, customers and outside business associates

Ability to interact with team members in a local, international and multi-site environment

Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced, team environment

Ability to maintain flexibility in a dynamic organization

Ability to create detailed technical design specifications to meet business user requirements

Excellent attention to detail

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING:
Ability to work independently and solve complex problems, understanding span of control to escalate issues to appropriate level

Must have excellent analytical, and problem solving skills

Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems or processes; ensures solutions are consistent with organization objectives

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
May be required to work outside of normal business hours and/or extended hours as necessary

Acts as a key resource for a 24x7 project team and will be required to respond promptly to emergency contacts

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
May provide technical guidance and training to department staff as needed

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel may be required to domestic and/or international FTI locations and/or vendor site

Franklin Templeton Investments is an equal opportunity employer and invites you to visit us at www.franklintempleton.pl to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.

Please apply online through our website at www.franklintempletoncareers.com and attach your CV.

Job Function

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Administration

Primary Location

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Poland-Wielkopolskie-Poznan

Schedule

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Full-time

Job Posting Date

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Dec 3, 2015, 7:55:00 AM

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Franklin Resources believes a penny saved is a penny lost -- if it's not wisely invested. Operating as Franklin Templeton Investments, the...