Job Description

Job Title: Developer IV
Duties: Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of complex applications tasks and projects. Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources. Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems. Review detailed specifications and recommend modifications. Design, code, test and debug complex application programs.

20% Produce deliverables related to the assigned project. Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation of systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems. Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area. Apply conversions and enhancements to business systems. May lead or provide expertise on assigned projects.

20% Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards. Assist in post-implementation support and system enhancements.

20% Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.

15% Design and develop IT systems. Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques. Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting complex application software that is delivered on time and within budget.

15% Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts. Act as an internal consultant by providing technical guidance on complex projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.

10% Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.
Skills: Minimum Required Skills and Abilities:Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment. Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design. Excellent analysis, decision-making, and problem solving skills. Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team. Strong knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building. Familiar with project management concepts. Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects. Pays attention to detail. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc. In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.

Minimum Required Software and Other Tools: Comprehensive knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.

Work Environment: Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
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Education: Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree.

Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Minimum Required Work Experience: 6 years-of application development, systems testing or other job related experience

Partial Onsite - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Onsite and as needed.
Contract to Hire

.Hours: 8:30 – 5:30. Once fully trained, worker will be added to On Call schedule which typically lasts one week every other month. As part of On Call, the expectation is that the worker will need to work weekends and off hours for coverage. If there are project deadlines, the worker may also be asked to work OT (must be approved) off hours or weekends.

Required Technologies: Required Technologies: COBOL, DB2, JCL and mainframe

Nice to Have: Native CICS, IMS DB, Experience in Health Care/Insurance industries

Day to Day: Ideal candidate will be working on the core commercial (non-government) claims systems conducting analysis, design, coding, testing, and implementation of business requirements. The candidate will be responsible for working in a team environment and must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to work well under pressure and possess strong interpersonal skills/team building. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees across IT. The candidate must show initiative and a desire to learn and grow within the team on the assignments given.

Soft Skills: Soft Skills: Must have good verbal and written skills. Must be able to follow directions, adapt to changing requirements, and show initiative in learning and growing with the team.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement, Second job, Immediate start

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