Guild Mortgage Company, closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm we are dedicated to serving the home owner/buyer. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers, utilizing the best terms available while providing a level of professionalism and service unsurpassed in the lending industry.
Position Summary
The Supervisor, RPG Development plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the company’s Information Technology function. The role is primarily responsible, with limited direction, for the oversight of the RPG/Websmart Team; as well as, continuing to provide coding solutions as needed for various business partners to meet projected deadlines and maintain a level of support that meets/exceeds expectations.
Essential Functions
- Supervise the IBMi Developer staff in supporting the day-to-day operations of the IT technical platforms using Websmart, RPG and CL Applications.
- Participate in systems design sessions with users and Business Analysts to develop complete specifications that capture impact of changes on all applications, systems and databases.
- Create and use binding directories, binder sources prototypes, prototype-interfaces, private and public procedures, appropriate activation group usage and service programs.
- Apply knowledge of data centric architecture, design, programming and performance to update programs and resolve problems.
- Apply knowledge and manage projects using DB2 and SQL.
- Assist the Application Support Desk team with troubleshooting and resolving application system errors.
- Demonstrate a high level of personal commitment and accountability to the business with a focus on quality and customer service.
- Supervise planning and/or implementation of department projects.
- Build business solutions by creating new and modifying existing software applications.
- Predict emerging customer needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them.
- Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business.
- Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences.
- Resolve complex escalated technical issues; use opportunities as teaching exercises for staff.
- Complete technical research and analysis and share findings and possible solutions with team.
- Work to distribute technical knowledge throughout team.
- Keep informed of industry trends and changing technology related to field of expertise; make recommendations for changes to policy, practice, and process accordingly.
- Create templates and models used by less experienced teammates.
- Use expertise to answer questions from less experienced teammates.
- Identify and pursue new and evolving technologies; evaluate potential impact to the business and provide VP, Information Technology with insight and recommendations.
- Provide analysis and work on special initiatives and projects from the Chief Information Officer.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school degree preferred, along with a minimum of five years total recent RPG programming and development experience working on multiple projects of high complexity required, preferably in the financial services or mortgage servicing industries.
- Minimum two years previous experience functioning as a Supervisor or in a Lead capacity.
- Expert knowledge and fluency with:
- All aspects of RPG III/IV/ILE/400/FREE/Imbedded SQL, Procedures and Service Programs, CL and Websmart
- Binding directories, binder source, prototypes, prototype interfaces, private and public procedures, appropriate activation group usage, service programs
- DB2/i database, i SQL, along with data centric architecture, design, programming, performance
- Software/DB modernization, analysis, design, and construction including application of modern DB, OO, and modular software concepts and patterns
- FTP, and Secured FTP
- Highly detail-oriented.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment; strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong detail orientation and highly organized.
- Ability to think critically, including the ability to evaluate facts and data to draw conclusions, determine the downstream impact of decisions and associated risks.
- Ethical, with a commitment to company values.
Supervision
Number
Job Titles
Direct: 5-8
All levels of RPG Developers
Indirect: 0
· Low to intermittent supervision of work, depending on experience.
· Strong independent judgment and discretion used in decision-making; uses sound judgment in executing core job responsibilities.
· Resolves issues of high complexity.
· Hire, train, coach, discipline and exit team members.
· Travel: 0%
Requirements
Physical: Work is primarily sedentary; mobility in an office setting.
Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.
Audio/Visual: Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation. Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud/viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media.
Environmental: Office environment – no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Guild offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, LTD and 401(k) with employer match.
Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Targeted Salary: $102,744.00 to $140,000.00 annually.
Compensation at Guild is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to local and federal minimum wage requirements, education, level of experience, and applicant’s geographical location.