The Technology and Operations Division of Zions Bancorporation has team members in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Denver, Dallas, and Houston, and is dedicated to creating success for the banks that make up Zions Bancorporation. The 1500-member division builds and maintains the world-class infrastructure of the entire corporation, and also contributes to the company's bottom line by providing exceptional customer service.

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies, consisting of a collection of great banks in select high growth markets. Zions operates its banking businesses under local management teams and community identities through over 500 offices and 600 ATMs in 10 Western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. Zions Bancorporation is a leader in small business lending, and agricultural and public finance. The Corporation also operates several new technology ventures such as Contango and NetDeposit. Zions Bancorporation's common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol ZION, and the company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ Financial 100 Index.

Programmer Analyst (Oracle Developer)

Zions Bancorporation currently has an opening for an Oracle Engineer to join our Core Application Service Group.  The Programmer Analyst contributes to the development of new applications, theories and methods.  Employs advanced knowledge as a generalist or specialist of programming and systems analysis procedures. Specialist knowledge of Oracle Forms and Reports/ Developer suite 9.x, 10.x and above, PL/SQL, Stored procedures and triggers. Oracle Application Server functions, Oracle Databases in an enterprise environment.
 
 
 
Responsibilities:
·Conduct customer interviews and other data gathering tasks
·Document current system operations, functions and system flow.
·Define requirements and objectives and prepare specifications for improving or replacing systems.
·Perform analytical studies of software packages that are candidates for system replacements.
·Assist in analyzing performance to be expected from proposed system enhancements or replacements.
·Prepare program and file specifications for systems or interfaces.
·Prepare user and operational control procedures to ensure system integrity.
·Develop, perform and evaluate system testing.
·Prepare conversion plans and user training specifications.
·Report variances in project progress and activity.
·Provide training and leadership to other programmer analysts, encouraging participation in discussions and problem solving, moderating diverse opinions, and guiding group to a conclusion.
 


Requirements:
 
 
·         Oracle Forms and Reports
·         Experience with Oracle Database in an enterprise environment
·         PL/SQL, Stored Procedures and triggers, SQL Loader, Unix Shell Scripting, Unix Commands

• Full life cycle of applications development and support including: analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and support.


•  Data mapping/conversion, loading activities, interface programs.


•  Leads design meetings, Assist in training and knowledge transfer, Work with customer to resolve problems and issues


• Work within a team environment to increase productivity.


• Develops resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity.


• Uses judgment within broadly defined policies and practices.


• Work is accomplished without considerable direction.


• Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignments.


• Represents the organization as the principle customer contact and often performs project leadership role.


• Interacts with management and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.

 
Pluses:
Banking industry specific experience.
Oracle 11i E-Business Applications Suite (General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payables, Purchasing).
 
 

We have many opportunities both at the Bancorporation and at our affiliates. Wherever you find your fit in the Zions family, we look forward to working with you!