Developer III

Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. is a national leader in residential finance. As we continue to move ahead, enhancing our reputation as the leading independent residential mortgage lender, we are in need of top-flight talent with imagination, drive and the commitment to join us at our Chandler, AZ location. If you possess these qualities, along with a desire to be part of a stable and growing corporation, then find out what's happening at Countrywide today, and our plans for the future.

Developer III
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Analyzing, maintaining and developing Software Systems-including new and existing custom-database and Internet-related systems-used to support business goals.
- Analyzing user specifications for workability, completeness and business flow.
- Participating in defining System Design, Architecture and Specifications.
- Performing project and task estimation.
- Performing Coding/Programming tasks to specification and in accordance with Development standards.
- Documenting and coding Technical artifacts.
- Developing test plans and participating in Code Testing to ensure workability, completeness, quality and "best practices".
- Researching and resolving Coding issues.
- Participating in the design and development of databases and websites.
- Assisting in mapping-out of system dependencies.
- Assisting in the development of standards and deployment of applications.
- Assisting in developing and running queries.
- Leading small- to medium-sized projects.
- Influencing final decisions that have a direct and relevant impact on departmental, business-unit and/or company-wide Information-Systems.
- Providing analysis, recommendations, consultation and advice.
- Creating current- and future-state models.
- Designing components and performing complex Coding/Programming and De-bugging.
- Defining Unit-Testing "best practices".
- Performing System-Integration testing.
- Performing and/or leading Code-Review and Design sessions.
- Providing estimates for the completion time of assigned projects.
- Mentoring and guiding staff.
A Successful Candidate Will Have:
- Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (and/or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of Systems-Development experience.
- Broad knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and procedures of at least one specialized area of IT.
- Advanced Coding skills.
- Knowledge of at least two Development languages and technologies.
- Ability to develop and review Process Flows.
- Excellent analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Project-Management and SDLC processes and methodology.




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