Applications Administrator

Quipu is the dedicated IT company of the ProCredit group and provides comprehensive end-to-end solutions for all ProCredit institutions, as well as for other banks and financial institutions. This includes everything from electronic payment services to software systems, hybrid cloud hosting, and a host of other operations. A 100% subsidiary of ProCredit Holding, Quipu was established in March 2004 and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Quipu plays a central role within the ProCredit group, providing a comprehensive range of support services that enable the banks to become competitive and efficient.

Responsibilities

Test-, Change- and Deployment management of new releases; Design and implement business and technical functionality parameterization in the core banking system; Define, program and implement SQL stored procedures and functions; Design, implement and maintain functional reports in Visual Studio, Reporting Services; Define, document, execute, and optimize processes to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency; Consulting internal departments by implementing new functions; Development of internal documentation related to software systems documentation; Adjustment and support the interfaces to other core banking applications; Set up and maintain test environment and coordinate testing cycle; End user support; Assist the business systems support to investigate and model business functions, processes, information flows and data structures; Investigate operational requirements and problems, contributing to improvements; Assists in defining acceptance tests for new or changed automated systems; Performance monitoring and management; Database design and development adviser; T-SQL query and programming; Report implementation and automation; Maintain good professional relationships with counterparts of engineering and customer support departments; Other assignments, duties or projects as and when required

Requirements

Education in Computer Science; Overall 3+ years of application support or development experience; Good understanding of T-SQL programming; Knowledge of Microsoft products and Microsoft SQL Server tools; Good understanding of banking business processes; Fluency in English language, both spoken and written; Fair German language skills; Self-starter, well organized and motivated; Ability to work under pressure and establish priorities; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; Desire to learn and develop skills further; Responsible and reliable; Able to work across multiple projects simultaneously; Willing to travel

Benefits

A substantial degree of flexibility, allowing for an autonomous approach to performing duties; Challenging and varied work; Flat management structure; Long-term prospects with plenty of opportunities for development and growth; Excellent team-oriented and international working environment; Travel possibilities; Hybrid model of working (100 days HO)