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Systems Programmer I

Brown Brothers Harriman
Jersey City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $100,000/yr($80,000/yr$100,000/yr)

About the role

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The Systems Programmer Analyst is responsible for assisting with the analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation of the firm's application programs, which support the business needs of the firm. S/he assists clients with software applications when needed as well as ensures program performance through systematic test plans.

1. Programming

  • Produce code for new and modified programs that meet user requirements and conform to departmental standards regarding documentation and structure that is reliable and easy to maintain.
  • Analyze and classify change requests, identifying and documenting scope of change and impact on other interfaces.
  • Participate in walk-throughs which review program specs, source code, all technical supporting documentation, including screens/reports: provide feedback in accordance with department standards and guidelines.

.2. Client-User Support

  • Support clients with software applications.

3. Productivity/Quality

  • Assist in the development of unit test plans that will thoroughly exercise program logic to ensure program/application performance with regard to business requirements.
  • Execute unit test plans, document test results and resolve discrepancies as deemed appropriate.
  • Develop system test plans and scripts that will thoroughly exercise program logic to ensure program/application performance with regard to business requirements and system integration.
  • Produce code for new and modified programs that meet user requirements & conform to departmental standards around documentation and structure that is reliable and efficient.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent work experience.
  • 2 - 5 years application development experience. Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
  • Knowledge of Java, C++, Visual Basic, COBOL, and any other specified or required programming languages.
  • Proficient verbal and written communications.
  • Proficient analytical and problem solving abilities.

   

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 Base Salary + Annual Target Bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 


 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushi

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