Lead Programmer Analyst

Uses technical skills and programming experience to define, schedule, and coordinate programming of solutions to problems and requests of varying difficulty under the general direction of management. Responsible for leading an assigned team of developers on assigned projects/implementations. Coordinates work of development team members and others in Client Programming with those who have requested projects.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Provides designs for proposed systems and system enhancements. Develops modifications andchanges to existing programs and procedures as required to satisfy user requests.Supplements coding, testing, and documenting computer programs where necessary to achieveresults and meet schedules.Leads and mentors team members on assigned projects and implementations.Ensures programs and procedures developed by team adhere to established departmentalstandards and guidelines.Helps CIS keep commitments to clients with on time completion of development teams projects.Develops project cost estimates for assigned clients.Reports progress through updates to project control system status and time recording andattendance at weekly project control meetings.Notifies manager immediately when it appears schedule dates will not be met or if an assignedproject will lead to operational or support difficulties.Suggests potential improvements to the processes and techniques used by Client Programmingthat will result in improved quality and/or responsiveness for our clients.Interacts with project requestors to ensure correct understanding and business validity of userrequests and demonstrates results to requestors of projects.Advises less experienced programmers and provides training by sharing technical knowledgewith others.Solves balancing problems.Performs other duties as assigned.SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Ability to write and explain structured and maintainable COBOL code.Proficiency with all Tandem utility programs.Ability to modify and create SCOBOL on-line programs required.Ability to develop complex on-line and batch programs.Ability to design operationally in a manner that is reliable and efficient.MINIMUM LEVEL OF PREPARATION AND TRAINNIG NORMALLY REQUIRED:A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent work experience.5+ years of COBOL programming experience.5+ years of increasingly complex project development experience.APPLICATION PROCESS:You can directly apply through Cass's website at . Please apply directly to this position via the “Apply” button. You will be required to create an account and provide your resume, contact information and other pertinent employment information. This process typically takes 20 minutes or less. Should we find that you meet the minimum requirement of the position, a member of our recruiting team will be in touch to start the interview process.ABOUT OUR COMPANY:Cass Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASS) is a leading provider of integrated information and payment management solutions. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control and efficiency in their supply chains, communication networks, facilities, and other operations. Disbursing over $94 billion annually on behalf of its clients, and with total assets of $2.5 billion, Cass is uniquely supported by Cass Commercial Bank. Founded in 1906 and a wholly-owned subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank provides sophisticated financial exchange services to the parent organization and its clients. Cass is part of the Russell 2000®. More information is available at . Job SummaryRequisition Number: LEADP002943Job Category: ITSchedule: Full-Time