Sr Software Engineer

About Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping people feel more confident about their financial future for over 130 years. With extensive investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities and a nationwide network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors*, we have the expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors' financial needs.  Ameriprise has corporate locations throughout the U.S. and across the globe, and advisor offices in all 50 states.  Certain hyperlinks within Ameriprise Financial web sites or social media content may hyperlink to third-party content which we believe to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. For this reason, we do not endorse any linked third-party content, advertising, advice, opinions, recommendations, or other information; it's merely intended to be provided as a general source of information and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any securities, accounts, or strategies. In addition, any linked third-party content should not be used as the sole basis for any investment decisions, nor should it be construed as a recommendation or advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual investor. Please seek the advice of a financial advisor regarding your particular financial situation.   Investment products are not insured by the FDIC, NCUA or any federal agency, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by any financial institution, and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser.    Securities offered by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. For additional important disclosures on engagement rules, linking to third party content or other risks, please visit: www.ameriprise.com/social  *Ameriprise Financial Q1 2024 Earnings Release.

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

Financial Planning and Investment Services

A

ameriprise.com

5,001-10,000 employees

Financial Services

Minneapolis, MN

1894

Public Company

233k LinkedIn followers

Raised $1.5B

• Serve as a resource on software development projects and lead the development team through the design, development, documentation, testing, and modification of existing and new software applications, championing standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Participate in architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation, and buy versus build decisions. Track and communicate development project status, dependencies, and risks and mitigation strategies to the project team and leadership. Provide technical expertise to the business.
• Execute and/or oversee the creation of low level design documents (including code samples/outlines) and detailed engineering specifications based on complex business, user, and non-functional (e.g. performance, reliability, balance, and controls) requirements. Write code that adheres to standards, procedures, and techniques. Maintain integrity of existing program logic according to specifications. Complete deliverables using the Software Development Life-Cycle (SDLC).
• Partner with the business and project team to gather requirements and fully understand project goals, and then use this information to effectively plan and lead the development process. Participate in project design walk-throughs. Evaluate interrelationships between applications and design for effective interfaces between interrelated applications/systems. Appropriately address failure scenarios in design work. Proactively review then plan and execute corrective action in response to production support issues, as required.
• Lead the code review process to ensure development work adheres to standards and specifications, which includes peer review, as well as code review external to development team. Write and/or revise system design documentation and operations documentation to include providing required input into operation support manuals and user guides. Create and properly archive all project related documentation.
• Ensure all code is effectively unit tested prior to being released to the quality assurance team. Resolve all unit test issues in a timely manner. Assist the quality assurance team in identifying test cases and in creating/mining test data to enable a thorough test of all development deliverables. Respond to all inquiries and issues in a timely manner as the developed code/program moves through the testing process and into production. Approve code to be put into production.
• Provide oversight, mentorship, and technical leadership to a development team, which consists of employees, contractors, and vendor partner resources, to ensure the timely execution of project deliverables. Provide governance oversight to ensure adherence to development strategy, standards, tools, and procedures. Guide the development teams to consistently apply appropriate development principles and standards during all phases of the development life-cycle.
• Conduct annual asset health and security assessment. Improve health of system assets by identifying enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and resource consumption. Track standards exceptions (e.g. security gaps) to ensure they are addressed in a planful and timely manner. Evaluate, troubleshoot, and lead root-cause analysis for production issues and system failures. Determine corrective action and improvements to prevent recurrence. Provide implementation/production support, as required.
• Maintain up-to-date skills in software development technologies and a broad understanding of the business, business needs, and how applications/assets drive and support the business (understand the greater impact of assets/applications and development work). Provide expertise in the selection and implementation of development tools and best practices, as well as recommendations on priority and asset investments. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with business partners and project teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required

• Bachelors degree or equivalent (4-years) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience required.
• 7+ years of experience coding and/or designing in multiple programming languages, including focused experience in relevant/targeted software stack (specific required software stack will vary by position).
• 7+ years of practical experience and proven success with the design and build of complex software applications in multiple environments.
• Experience working with vendor partner (on- and off-shore) resources.

Preferred

• 7-10 years of experience in technology and/or software development, progressing in complexity and responsibility.
• Proven success in the design of complex, best-in-class enterprise-level software applications.
• Superior analytical and business skills to reconcile conflicting objectives and find/design acceptable compromises within existing constraints.
• Expert level application of technology/engineering knowledge-base to multiple and evolving programs and languages.
• Superior technical communication skills.
• Extensive experience with Oracle, SQL Server and T-SQL in constructing Procedures, Tables, Table Variables, User Functions, Views, indexes, CTE, Temporary Tables.
• Strong experience in working with indexes, SQL Scripts, Linked Server.
• Strong experience in creating maintenance plans, jobs and scheduling jobs.
• Strong Knowledge in Dynamic SQL (sp_execute, exec)
• Creation of Tables, Views, Indexes and Sequences.
• Writing Complex Queries, inline queries, Stored Procedures and Functions, CTE’s
• Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa
• sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
• We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is
• foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration,
• idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders —
• clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least
• four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles
• may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific
• requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
• The estimated base salary for this role is $131,700 - $181,000 a year. We have a pay-for performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.
• Full time
• Exempt/Non-Exempt
• Exempt
• Job Family Group
• Technology
• Line of Business
• TECH Technology

• Vacation time
• Sick time
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance