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Job DescriptionMajor Responsibilities
The Senior Programmer Analyst will define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain new and existing software solutions.
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with developers, programmers, and users in conceptualizing and developing new software solutions
Collaborate with developers, programmers, and users in conceptualizing and developing new software solutions
Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of software’s business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments
Assist in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users.
Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications
Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
Liaise with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems
Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of company applications as necessary
Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging
Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas
Generate statistics and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process
Some knowledge of Agile Development philosophy and Extreme (XP) methodologies including experience working with User Stories, Test Driven Development, and Kanban boards
Qualifications
10 years of work experience as programmer/analyst on IBS ASW or Enterprise ERP platform.
Work experience with current IBS Enterprise ERP solution including experience programming and supporting IBS Enterprise XT UI.
Hands-on experience developing test cases and test plans
Prior experience interviewing end-users for insight on functionality, interface, problems, and/or usability issues
Thorough understanding of IBM iSeries, and IBS ASW, and IBS Enterprise ERP platform
Excellent understanding of RPG and SQL coding methods and best practices
Extensive DB2 relational database and operating systems experience with OS/400
Additional InformationWork with blueStone recruiting to find your next career. You can find us at http://bluestonerecruiting.com. We look forward to speaking with you!
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blueStone Solutions Group Deer Park, Illinois, USA Office
21660 W Field Pkwy, Deer Park, Illinois, United States, 60010
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