Systems Developers create and maintain software applications for financial institutions. These applications may enable point-of-sale transactions, buying or selling of mutual funds, pricing of insurance, or any range of services. The Systems Developer role is also referred to as Application Developer or Programmer.
Ongoing internal- and external-facing innovation in financial organizations keeps demand for Systems Developers high.
College/Undergraduate degree typically required.
Office; overtime work common
Ongoing internal- and external-facing innovation in financial organizations keeps demand for Systems Developers high.
College/Undergraduate degree typically required.
Office; overtime work common
Designing and writing business application software: Develop new software, resolve integration issues and engage in program testing to translate business needs into technology solutions.
Improving organizational efficiencies: Enable faster responses to market opportunities, more efficient and cost-effective customer service, and more effective monitoring to meet regulatory compliance obligations.
Systems Developers must understand the specific financial services sector they are working in so as to:
Systems Developers generally engage in:
Systems Development:
Product Testing:
Product Support:
Must-haves:
Nice-to-haves:
Entry-level positions typically require:
In the fields of:
Senior positions may require:
In the fields of:
Employers in different segments may require candidates to possess one or more of these designations:
Continuing education and additional training may include:
There are a number of pathways open to Systems Developers through:
There are several external factors and environmental trends that can influence the demand and qualifications for this role: