Analyze system requests, develop specifications for new system development projects or for maintenance to existing mainframe-based applications.
Adhere to System Development Life Cycle standards, including preparation of project-related documents as requested by the Project Manager.
Make design changes to programs, either alone or in concert with other programmers.
Prepare unit and integration test plans for program changes, and in cooperation with clients and other I.T. personnel, perform the testing.
Conduct thorough problem analysis in regard to technical system and application programs; documents findings and proposes problem resolution alternatives.
Some on-call responsibilities to support production as needed.
Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Communicate project progress and issues as needed.
Prepare user and operational documentation for programming work performed.
Serve as a Project Lead for smaller or less complex projects
Serve as a mentor for less experienced programmer/analysts as needed.
Serve as a ‘go-to’ resource for complex questions.
Be a participatory team member, share knowledge, assist with projects as needed and suggest improvements for the system development process.
Preferences/Nice to have:
Client/Server technology skills. Working with .TXT, .XLS files and SQL
SDLC: systems development life cycle and use of structured methodologies and techniques (Waterfall, Agile)