A client with Kforce is seeking an Applications Programmer to join their team remotely. Summary: This position will be working closely with customers, business analysts and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. These solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization's architectural standards. The Applications Programmer will be involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting applications software that is delivered on time and within budget. Duries: * Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code; Responsibilities may also include participation in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation and buy vs. build recommendations * Provides application software development services or technical support typically in a defined project * Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications * Codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements, and maintains software applications * Maintains, tests, and integrates application components * Ensures that system improvements are successfully implemented * Demonstrates an understanding of company systems and the financial services industry * Analyzes requirements and translates business requirements into product designs * Writes technical specifications and other forms of documentation * Suggests technical alternatives and improves/streamlines processes and systems * Completes project assignments and special projects commensurate with job expectations * Conducts planning, analysis, and forecasting activities to plan projects and tasks * May provide leadership and/or guidance to other technical professionals