Senior Programmer Analyst – Jacksonville, FL (Direct Hire)

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation, maintenance and customization of all approved mid-range software.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes tasks assigned by Applications Manager to determine requirements.
• Provide accurate time estimates relating to project development and the preparation of specifications, user test plans and system/user documentation.
• Must be able to establish and maintain personal rapport with business users in a position to understand the business service requirements.
• Designs and codes custom programs and/or modifications, as required, to satisfy the requirements of approved, assigned tasks.
• Designs and codes custom modifications and/or procedures, to purchased software, as directed, to satisfy the requirements of approved, assigned tasks.
• Assists in the implementation of in-house, custom software and enhancements to purchased software.
• Assists in the implementation of vendor provided, software releases for existing software, as directed.
• Adheres to documented and orally given department standards when designing and coding programs and/or procedures.
• Becomes knowledgeable in all approved program development tools to expedite the development process.
• Expands technical skills to reflect the corporate technology direction.
• Assists in developing standards for cross platform data communication, database translation and data manipulation to be used by the application development area.
• Assists with user training, support and problem solving, as required.
• Creates and maintains project and process documentation.
• Performs additional duties that may be required by supervisor.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficiency in the following is required: AS/400, RPG, RPG ILE, SQL, CL.  Infinium and/or JDEdwards experience is a plus..
• High school diploma or GED.
• Eight years of IBM midrange programmer/analyst experience.
• Outstanding knowledge of midrange computer languages and software design.
• Must be very well organized and able to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Please contact Lee Shipman at Providence Technology Solutions.  Lee can be reached at (904) 512-6448 or lee.shipman@providencetechnologysolutions.com.