Developer, Lead

Countrywide Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, is a nationwide financial services company. As a national leader in residential finance, we're recognized as an innovator of new financial products and services.

Developer, Lead
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 complex, medium- to large-sized IT Projects.
- Significantly influencing final decisions that have a substantial impact on business unit and company-wide Information-Systems.
- Providing analysis, recommendations, consultation and expert advice.
- Designing, researching and developing technological applications and solutions.
- Planning and/or leading System-Integration Testing.
- Leading Design sessions.
- Leading Code-Review sessions and ensuring that Code changes are appropriately made.
- Providing estimates for completion times and required resources for assigned projects.
- Providing breakdown structures of Development work and monitoring project progression.
- Managing small teams and leading, mentoring and guiding staff.
A Successful Candidate Will Have:
- Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (and/or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of Systems-Development experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, practices and procedures in 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 processes and methodology.
- Strong knowledge of SDLC processes and methodology.




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