What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Programmer/Analyst position at AmeriCU Credit Union?
Junior Programmer/Analyst
Location: 231 Hill Road, Rome, NY 13440
Compensation: $33.78 /hour to $42.23 / hour, actual rate will depend on experience
Position Type: Full Time
The Opportunity: Junior Programmer / Analyst
Consistent with the credit union mission of providing our members the right financial services to live life, dream big and achieve financial success, the Junior Programmer/Analyst you will
- Support AmeriCU in implementing the strategies established by management by playing an integral role in the analysis, design, development, documentation, implementation and support of applications for all areas of the organization, across single or multiple systems.
Junior Programmer/Analyst Roles and Responsibilities:
- Creates and modifies reports, maintenance programs, forms and documents to meet business requirements as defined by Business Systems Analysts
- Works with Business Analysts to evaluate, develop, test, and document report generation and requests for new or modified programs by applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems
- In conjunction with Business Analysts, interfaces with other credit union divisions and other MTS areas to research, makes recommendations, implement and support new programs or changes to existing programs and software integration to address business needs
- Works with vendors to implement new programs and software and troubleshoot any issue with existing programs, software or file issues.
- Responsible for operational activities such as automation of processing and file transmissions. Provides support for daily, monthly, quarterly & year end processes, routine database maintenance including release and service pack installation, backups and purges
- In case of program defects, data errors, equipment failure or processing errors, takes corrective action based on documentation and vendor support and ensures completion of processing
- Works with Programmer/Analysts to develop necessary skills for programming, troubleshooting, implementing and supporting all processes, programs and software integrating with the core system
- Reports all problems having significant impact on schedule programs and problems not resolvable using standard or prescribed corrective measures to the Manager, Core Processing or Chief Information Officer.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Who Are We?
AmeriCU is a not-for-profit credit union based in Rome, NY with assets in excess of $3 Billion and serving a membership base of over 180,000 members across Central New York, the United States, and beyond. For 75 years we have been committed to our members, our employees, and our communities. In 2026, we were once again recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State and recognized by American Banker as one of the best credit unions in the United States to work for, ranking 38th nationwide!
Come grow with us!
Whether you are just starting out or have been working in your field already, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement. It is our goal to hire employees who will provide exceptional service to our members and who value giving back and supporting the communities we serve. In addition, we offer the following benefits:
Competitive rates on our Medical, Dental and Vision plans
Generous contribution to your Health Savings Account, if you choose to enroll in one of AmeriCU’s High Deductible Health plans
Paid Holidays
Paid Time off – Vacation, Personal or Sick and Birthday
Employee Appreciation Events
401(k) Matching after 1 year of employment
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement for Full-time employees after 1 year of employment
Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, free to all Full-time employees
Enhanced Short Term Disability – at no cost to you!
Get to know us more by clicking on the links below. See why YOU should choose AmeriCU!
https://www.americu.org/in-our-community/
https://www.americu.org/why-americu/
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $34 - $42