Apply Req ID: Req1451407 Date posted 05/07/2025 Sr. Specialist, Application Development Country: United States of America Your Journey Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success. An exciting journey awaits, if you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make: The Analyst, Application Developer develops and maintains software applications and develops programs in required language to meet project schedule. The incumbent maintains and supports existing software applications, identifies and resolves basic application issues and bugs; escalates complex application issues to management for resolution. We are looking for a dedicated junior product focused on joining and deliver solutions to grow our Capital Markets business globally. As a key contributor, responsibilities include maintaining Santander applications, manage budgets, conducting analysis, working on presentations, and delivering them to stakeholders. Write use cases, user stories, conducting analysis on integration related to SaaS based projects by working with external vendor contacts and Santander resources. Write detailed specifications for development of custom programs, test and implement the automated solutions. Handle project activities including scope management, overseeing the project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, scope and definition. Explore and learn new technologies/frameworks Key Qualifications * Candidate should be familiar with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), methodologies involved in Agile workflow models * Had prior experience of development skills on JAVA/.NET applications * Assist in analyzing and deploying hardware or software updates and other patch management directives. * Responds to inquiries and refers issues to the appropriate department or person and exhibits the necessary follow through with customers and/or staff involved. * Contribute to the implementation of all IT related policies and procedures. * Recommends enhancements to existing software and applications to improve effectiveness. * Configure and administer systems or applications to ensure changes are methodologically planned, executed and verified. * Helps maintain quality, organization, and automation of software applications. * Interacts with business areas, and systems analysts and/or business analysts to gain input and support decision making. * Provide guidance and training to less experienced IT Specialists. * Analyzes user stories written by domain experts and translate to technical solutions. * Assists in special projects and tasks for the department of a diverse nature. * Prepares a variety of routine and special reports as required. * Escalates work issues to Team Lead or Manager as needed * Troubleshoot incidents reported by business units or end users. * Participates in business and technical information technology solution implementations, upgrades, enhancement and conversions. * Has prior experience on creating websites and/or tools for business by ability to demonstrate skills such as simple .vbs, macros or any web-based framework * Have proven track record on working with users and business analysis team to deliver projects. The candidate is expected to work with teams in Spain/Mexico and NY * Hands-on business analysis skills and project management skills are highly preferred. * Proven track record of successfully delivering finance projects on time, working with various internal and external teams. * Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills, in addition to the ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and drive consensus with key constituents. * Ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge effectively. * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to drive issue resolution across teams; Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and sensitive to established schedules and scopes. * Possesses excellent collaborative and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrate flexibility to work with multi-regional teams across different time zones. * Financial experience is not preferred but exposure on JIRA/Confluence, with database exposure to SQL skills are highly desirable. What You Bring: * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience: Information Technology or equivalent field. - Required. * 3+ Years Information Technology, Technical Application Development, or similar experience. - Required. * 3+ Years Experience providing customer support for IT systems or applications. - Preferred. * 3+ Years Experience writing technical documentation for both technical and nontechnical audiences. - Preferred. * Analytical and problem-solving skills. * Basic communication skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to learn new technologies. * Produces accurate and quality work; detail oriented. * The ability to program in required language. * General understanding of the technology project lifecycle. * General understanding of financial services business environment. * Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. * Basic knowledge in development tools. * Basic knowledge in programming languages and methodologies. * Technical writing and documentation experience. * Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical personnel. * It would be nice for you to have established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education. Risk Culture: We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. EEO Statement: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Working Conditions: Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required. Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason. What To Do Next: Review the internal eligibility guidelines here. If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs. Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp Other Locations: New York-New York,New York-New York Organization: Banco Santander S.A. Salary: $73,125 - $125,000/year