Guild Mortgage Company, closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm we are dedicated to serving the home owner/buyer. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers, utilizing the best terms available while providing a level of professionalism and service unsurpassed in the lending industry.

Position Summary

The Supervisor, RPG Development plays an important role in the organization by performing a number of activities related to the companys Information Technology function. The role is primarily responsible, with limited direction, for the oversight of the RPG/Websmart Team; as well as, continuing to provide coding solutions as needed for various business partners to meet projected deadlines and maintain a level of support that meets/exceeds expectations.

Essential Functions

Supervise the IBMi Developer staff in supporting the day-to-day operations of the IT technical platforms using Websmart, RPG and CL Applications.

Participate in systems design sessions with users and Business Analysts to develop complete specifications that capture impact of changes on all applications, systems and databases.

Create and use binding directories, binder sources prototypes, prototype-interfaces, private and public procedures, appropriate activation group usage and service programs.

Apply knowledge of data centric architecture, design, programming and performance to update programs and resolve problems.

Apply knowledge and manage projects using DB2 and SQL.

Assist the Application Support Desk team with troubleshooting and resolving application system errors.

Demonstrate a high level of personal commitment and accountability to the business with a focus on quality and customer service.

Supervise planning and/or implementation of department projects.

Build business solutions by creating new and modifying existing software applications.

Predict emerging customer needs and develop innovative solutions to meet them.

Solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business.

Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences.

Resolve complex escalated technical issues; use opportunities as teaching exercises for staff.

Complete technical research and analysis and share findings and possible solutions with team.

Work to distribute technical knowledge throughout team.

Keep informed of industry trends and changing technology related to field of expertise; make recommendations for changes to policy, practice, and process accordingly.

Create templates and models used by less experienced teammates.

Use expertise to answer questions from less experienced teammates.

Identify and pursue new and evolving technologies; evaluate potential impact to the business and provide VP, Information Technology with insight and recommendations.

Provide analysis and work on special initiatives and projects from the Chief Information Officer.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school degree preferred, along with a minimum of five years total recent RPG programming and development experience working on multiple projects of high complexity required, preferably in the financial services or mortgage servicing industries.

Minimum two years previous experience functioning as a Supervisor or in a Lead capacity.

Expert knowledge and fluency with:

All aspects of RPG III/IV/ILE/400/FREE/Imbedded SQL, Procedures and Service Programs, CL and Websmart

Binding directories, binder source, prototypes, prototype interfaces, private and public procedures, appropriate activation group usage, service programs

DB2/i database, i SQL, along with data centric architecture, design, programming, performance

Software/DB modernization, analysis, design, and construction including application of modern DB, OO, and modular software concepts and patterns

FTP, and Secured FTP

Highly detail-oriented.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment; strong sense of urgency and responsiveness.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong detail orientation and highly organized.

Ability to think critically, including the ability to evaluate facts and data to draw conclusions, determine the downstream impact of decisions and associated risks.

Ethical, with a commitment to company values.

Supervision

Number	Job Titles
Direct: 5-8	All levels of RPG Developers
Indirect: 0
Low to intermittent supervision of work, depending on experience. Strong independent judgment and discretion used in decision-making; uses sound judgment in executing core job responsibilities. Resolves issues of high complexity. Hire, train, coach, discipline and exit team members. Travel: 0%

Requirements

Physical: Work is primarily sedentary; mobility in an office setting.

Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.

Audio/Visual: Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings at a volume consistent with interpersonal conversation. Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud/viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media.

Environmental: Office environment no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Guild offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, LTD and 401(k) with employer match.

Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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