Senior Application Developer, Santander

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Information Technology or equivalent field
• 9+ Years Information Technology, Technical Application Development, or similar experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills, as well as strong/proven management skills
• Ability to continually assess and evaluate the impact of emerging technologies against the strategic business needs and interpret business value for the leadership team in a consultative capacity
• Provides strong leadership to the various team members through mentoring, career development, interpersonal skills, teamwork ethic, and enabling leadership skills
• Proven understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including web development, service-oriented architecture, cloud computing, test driven development and domain driven design
• Strong services-oriented architecture experience
• Ability to lead multiple sub-teams through example and persuasion
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to develop and maintain applicable industry knowledge and best practices
• Ability to stay up to date on industry trends
• Ability to foresee/ predict industry direction
• Experience in developing and managing multi-tier architecture applications
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Curiosity and aptitude for working within new technologies and partnering with others to create custom solutions to fit unique business needs, Innovation and future strategy

Desirable

• The Senior Software Engineer serves as a senior level developer and/or project manager for multiple application initiatives. Analyzes, designs, develops and maintains software applications to support securities eTrading business
• Develops, supports and delivers solutions initially for US Rates (US Treasuries) desk and as time allows for other securities desks
• Candidate will work directly with the desk needing minimal management supervision in delivery
• Provides advanced technical expertise in analyzing, designing, estimating, and developing software applications to project schedule
• Assists in internal model modeling reporting and with governance of the overall solution. Oversees systems design and implementation of most complex design components
• Creates project plans and deliverables and monitors task deadlines
• The incumbent oversees, maintains and supports existing software applications and provides subject matter expertise in reviewing, analyzing, and resolving complex issues
• Capable in developing and supporting C++ and Java applications
• Establishes infrastructure standards and requirements
• Evaluates, directs and supports Application system enhancements and performs quality assurance functions
• Provides highest degree of technical engineering and support to the team
• Researches and implements solutions for Application functionality in the areas of performance monitoring and tuning and systems configuration, design and implementation
• Contributes to the design and delivery of complex projects to achieve key business objectives
• Leads efforts to ensure the workplace environment supports a highly motivated and effective workforce focused on continuous improvement and best practices