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# AVP, Core Applications

- **Company:** HOBBS / MADISON, INC.
- **Location:** San Antonio, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Applications Architecture, Application Testing, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Endevor, Mainframes, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Virtual Storage Access Methods, Z/OS, Enterprise Application Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Easytrieve
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/avp-core-applications-san-antonio-tx--770229f1-ca46-4073-bf96-da9da7a592cb

## About the Role

Business Strategy, Banking Services, Consulting, Insurance, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Financial Services, Operational Improvement, Software Development, Credit Union, We are looking for an experienced AVP, Core Applications with a strong background in financial services technology, core banking systems, and application development. This position offers the opportunity to work with financial institutions on core system enhancements, technology modernization, and operational improvements., * You have 8+ years of experience working with core banking applications or enterprise technology systems within a bank, credit union, or financial services organization.

 * You have strong experience with Fidelity core banking applications, including system enhancements, integrations, conversions, or implementations.
 * You have 6+ years of experience designing and implementing technical solutions within complex enterprise environments.
 * You understand the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, and implementation.
 * You have experience with mainframe technologies, preferably IBM z/OS, COBOL, CICS, Assembler, Easytrieve, VSAM, or Endevor.
 * You understand enterprise application integration concepts, including system adapters, messaging, and publish/subscribe architecture.
 * You have experience analyzing business processes and translating requirements into functional and technical specifications.
 * You are proficient in documenting application architecture, system workflows, technical designs, and integration dependencies.
 * You have experience supporting multiple technology projects while managing priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
 * You possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
 * You communicate effectively with business leaders, technical teams, and client stakeholders.
 * A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.

## Description

* Partner with business and technical teams to evaluate core banking applications, identify operational challenges, and recommend system enhancements.
 * Analyze current-state business processes and application functionality to develop future-state requirements and technical solutions.
 * Lead requirements gathering, application design sessions, and collaborative working sessions with business users, developers, and technical stakeholders.
 * Support the design, development, configuration, and implementation of Fidelity core banking applications and related integrations.
 * Develop functional and technical specifications, use cases, system documentation, and application architecture diagrams.
 * Evaluate application interfaces, integration requirements, and dependencies across core banking systems and enterprise applications.
 * Coordinate application development, testing, implementation, and system conversion activities to ensure successful delivery.
 * Develop implementation plans outlining project timelines, dependencies, risks, resource requirements, and contingency plans.
 * Support application testing, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and validation of system enhancements.
 * Collaborate with application administrators, developers, integration specialists, testers, and training teams to deliver effective technology solutions.