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About the Banking Core Team

Would you enjoy working on an energetic and innovative team that manages the systems and software at the heart of our institution? Bangor Savings Bank seeks a Banking Core Solutions Architect to join our talented Banking Core team at a Senior or Principal level. As part of this team, you will be critical to the successful management of the Bank's core hardware, software, and systems.

About the Role

As a full-time Banking Core Solutions Architect, you will assume a central role in providing technical design and implementation expertise and guidance within the context of the Banking Core and Bank business line projects that involve our midrange systems.

You will also assist in the ongoing support and oversight of the Bank's midrange systems, specifically the IBM Power system (formerly iSeries) hardware, Flash Storage array, and tape libraries. Additionally, this position assists in the configuration and ongoing support of the Bank's Jack Henry core banking systems and software, and also helps to manage and maintain the Bank's library of RPG-based applications.

This role requires initiative, drive, and a strong work ethic. It balances functioning in a fast-paced work environment with exercising a strong attention to detail and working independently while collaborating in a team environment.

You're Excited About this Opportunity Because You Will...

• Design, develop, test, and maintain midrange applications, systems and integration points according to Bank policies and procedures.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application problems, escalating as appropriate.
• Create and maintain accurate diagrams and documentation of supported systems and applications.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Assist with the design, testing, and implementation of new hardware and midrange-specific applications.
• Develop and maintain high levels of knowledge of Bank systems and software, and of the capabilities of those systems and applications.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships across IT and the Bank.
• Help maintain a high degree of midrange system availability at the Bank's Bangor data center and DR site.
• When on call, act as an escalation point to the Night System Operator.
• Develop and maintain best practices in accordance with business needs and industry recommendations.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the industry, especially relating to the Power system hardware, applications, and development.
• Keep a focus on security while conducting all aspects of their role.
• Create and monitor system and application alerts, responding as needed to resolve outages and issues, including a regular on-call rotation.
• Play an active role in recovery exercises and annual DR tests.
• Participate in after-hours coverage as dictated by business requirements.
• Perform other functions as necessary.

We're Excited About You Because You...

• Put customers and their needs at the center of what you do and how you deliver.
• Like to build and sustain strong internal relationships by providing a high level of service with individuals and groups at all levels within the Bank, demonstrating "You Matter More" in every interaction.
• Demonstrated experience using IBM hardware and software preferred.
• Have a high proficiency with data-centric programming languages, such as IBM's RPG and MS SQL, as well as object-oriented languages like C#, Python and Java.
• Have relevant employment experience and demonstrated abilities as a Solutions Architect or Data Engineer.
• Are analytical, methodical and have a strong process-oriented mindset.
• Take initiative and independent action, operate as a pro-active self-starter, act on opportunities, and practice self-development.
• Have the desire and ability to maintain knowledge and skill currency within the fast-changing technological realm.
• Are adaptable and flexible, aren't afraid of change, open to new ideas, take on new challenges, handle pressure, adjust plans to meet changing needs.
• Have integrity and ethics to deal with others in a straightforward, honest manner, are accountable for you own actions, maintain confidentiality, support company values, and convey news good or bad.
• Have good interpersonal skills including active listening skills and negotiation techniques.
• Reflect the vision and values of BSB!

What You Bring to the Table is...

• Demonstrated experience with the following technologies: relational databases and data-centric programming languages; IBM Power (iSeries) Systems and i Operating Systems.
• Solid understanding of the following technologies preferred: Automation software (RPA); Fortra's GoAnywhere and Halcyon software; Web Services; Storage Area Network; DNS; DHCP; IBM KLM; IBM RPG.
• Experience with Jack Henry Associates' Silverlake, Teller, and Passport banking software applications a plus.
• A four-year college degree or equivalent work experience; business experience and a graduate degree preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications.
• 3-5 years of related and relevant employment experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A clear customer service orientation.
• Strong analytic abilities.
• Strong documentation skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Visio.
• Experience working successfully with third parties and vendors.
• The desire and ability to maintain knowledge and skill currency.
• The ability to successfully participate in team endeavors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

You'll Love Working at Bangor Savings Bank Because We...

• Are a successful, vibrant, and innovative company.
• Care most about our employees, our customers and our communities.
• Believe every interaction is an opportunity to provide a "You Matter More" experience.
• Believe in autonomy & initiative taking.
• Are a technologically and data-driven business.
• Have a smart, experienced, and diverse leadership team that wants to do it right & is open to new ideas.
• Have a beautiful campus on the Penobscot River in Bangor, Maine.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations to be determined by management on an individual basis.