Cloud System Developer (Information Technology)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is looking for a Cloud System Engineer reporting to the Information Technology Manager. You will be part of a dynamic team developing and supporting mission-critical national applications for the Credit Risk Management business line. you will work on the development of products and services using Java EE and Cloud technologies. We ask that you have specialized technical skills in the domain of software engineering and experience in their own discipline with broader capabilities including analytical and problem skills.

You will have knowledge of and be able to perform actions that are related to activities in the designated business line. The developer position designs or modifies automated applications and procedures for solutions to complex business problems. Have full technical knowledge of all phases of application systems analysis and programming and can be autonomous at the highest level of technical/complexity in systems and programming. Direct and reviews work of lower-level personnel and may perform as an individual contributor and lead complex systems. Have understanding of one or more FRS system development platforms.

What You Will Do:

• Develop data intensive solutions on AWS using PySpark, Databricks, Python and/or Java by utilizing modern DevOps practices (i.e, Terraform and Gitlab).
• Familiarity with Agile, Cloud best practices, DQ MDM, code design patterns and testing frameworks.
• Mentor developers and system analysts by providing direction and guidance when needed.   
• Participate on Bank, department, or system projects of moderate to high complexity. 
• Demonstrate Core Competency skills for grade and position. 
• Involved in the accomplishment of departmental and Bank wide quality initiatives.
• Comply with all applicable information security policies, guidelines, and practices.
• Work with a system Architect to plan the automation direction regarding software application development.

Knowledge:

• Independently, presents both orally and in writing, findings, and assessments.
• Present information and responses to complex inquiries.
• Manage the communication process; with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues.
• Engage in transferring technical knowledge.
• Diffuse conflict and build consensus.
• A logical, analytical approach to solving problems.
• Demonstrate expert level analytical; organize information in a manner that communicates issues; and identify underlying problems and recognizes symptoms that indicate more severe issues.  
• Lead complex and diverse team efforts by virtue of both technical expertise and of influence.
• Recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Draws on experience to resolve complex issues.
• Interact with others at all levels of an organization.  
• Display an organized approach to work; Identify and assess complex supervisory issues; manage complex issues to meet our goals. 
• Advanced knowledge of several systems and technologies with an interest in learning new skills and technology quickly.
• An awareness of current issues affecting the industry and its technologies.  
• Autonomously performs work.
• Be a coach and provide constructive feedback to less experienced staff.
• Engage other partners in collecting feedback and input to complete work activities.

What You Have:

The salary grade for this position is: Grade 16.

Education and Experience:  

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Information Technology or Computer Science or equivalent significant experience in information technology and application development is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience designing and developing applications using a software development approach.
• Minimum of 5 years of development experience with technologies described above.
• MCSE or MCSD Certifications are preferred.

We offer a great benefits package that features:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities
• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

Additional Information:

• The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity, equity and inclusion among our employees is essential to our success as an organization, and we want to recruit, develop and retain the most accomplished people from a diverse candidate pool. To support a workplace culture of belonging, we offer eight employee resource groups (ERGs) and a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• We have eight employee resource groups (ERGs) to support a diverse workforce. Abilities (supporting disabilities and allies), African Heritage, Asian-Pacific, Freedom (supporting LQBTQ+ and allies), Talent Forward (supporting career growth), Women United, Working Families and Veterans. ERGs are open to all employees.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
• All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
• All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
• Certain eligibility rules apply. You will provide work authorization to prove their eligibility to work in the United States.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
• This is not a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.
• Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Information Technology

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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