CARM is HSBC’s Group System for processing commercial credit applications. It currently is in use by 20,000 users in 20 countries, and maintains $370 Billion in credit limits. The core system is developed and maintained by a team of 25 developers based in Buffalo. CARM is composed of a Web-enabled user interface written in Java, and a host system written in AS/400 (iSeries) COBOL. Current development challenges include: Expanding CARM functionality to make it compliant with "New Basel Capital Accord" initiatives, planning implementation of the system in the remainder of the Group’s 80 countries, and making the system fully multi-language capable. The job-holder will be primarily responsible for analysis and programming tasks of a high level of complexity using COBOL on the iSeries platform, and with strategic and tactical issues related to automated testing.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assist in the development, design and implementation of business systems. Serve as member of a project team or as an individual contributor when assigned. Provide technical support for complex, highly critical programs and systems. Identify and implement strategies to address automation and productivity issues. Develop and maintain expert knowledge in the CfC application.
2. Provide technical leadership and consultation to project team members as directed by the project manager. When assigned as lead on a project team, lead on projects of high complexity and criticality, prepare estimates, and lead team to assure objectives are met on time and with acceptable quality. Determine impacts and alternate solutions as required, and identify opportunities to use technology to improve availability and processing to advance business initiatives.
3. Perform business systems development tasks, including: working with clients to define systems needs; assisting in the designing of business systems to meet client needs; installing, implementing and maintaining vendor packages; and possibly conducting research in emerging technologies. Design, code, test, debug and document programs that are required by the application and system infrastructure. Assist in CfC problem resolution as needed 24x7.
4. Provide technical leadership in the area of automated testing. Work with the CfC team and the Business to drive development of test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, use cases, schedules and test techniques suitable for system regression testing for amendments as small as resolution of a single problem up to major releases. Develop expertise in the use of Group sanctioned automated testing tools and cross-train others on the team as required. Keep abreast of the latest automated testing tools and techniques.
5. Develop proficiency in project management and systems analysis skills. Maintain proficiency in programming languages, program development and testing; serve as expert in area of responsibility. Remain current on technical and professional developments and business strategies affecting area of responsibility.
6. Assist in the training and orientation of other staff and clients as required.
7. Adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with HSBC and regulatory standards, policies and practices; report control weaknesses, compliance breaches and operational loss events.
8. Complete other related duties as assigned and support the Company’s diversity program. Experience: