IT- Sr. Applications SysAnaly/Prog

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Systems Analyst/Programmer Specialist, the Project
Manager or the Portfolio Director: leads the analysis, design, development, testing, and
documentation on new and/or enhancements to existing applications. Formulates and defines
system scope and objectives based on user defined needs. Devises or modifies procedures
to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations,
operating time, and form of desired results. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, and documents
those programs. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis
and programming. Has good understanding of the business or function for which application
is designed. Will regularly provide guidance and training to less experienced teammates.
The responsibilities also include troubleshooting application issues and/or data issues when
they arise. You will communicate solutions, issues, and risks directly with technical
management or other responsible entities to ensure a fully integrated solution across multiple
work streams. The IT Senior Applications Systems Analyst/Programmer is leader in an IT
team that is accountable for production support (including on-call duties in a 24x7
environment) as well as new projects.
The ideal candidate will have experience using analytical skills to seek out, research and
evaluate a variety of options to provide clients with high quality, efficient business processes
and solutions that promote efficiency and enterprise-wide standardization.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in requirements definition sessions to gain a general perspective on the
  business objective(s) or business problem that is to be addressed by the system.
• Works with Business Analysts to gain an understanding of functional requirements.
• Works with Business Analysts to develop implementable technical designs. Research and
  recommend alternative design solutions where appropriate.
• Analyzes requirements, design and develop prototype and work with the users/business
  analyst to fine tune the application and make recommendations.
• Participates in peer/code/design reviews to verify that quality standards and
  functional/technical requirements are met.
• Design, code, test and implement complex programs; Develops appropriate programs and
  systems documentation according to established IT standards.
• Creates test scenarios and develops test plans to be used in testing the business
  applications in order to verify that client requirements are incorporated in to the system
  design.
• Assists in analyzing testing results throughout the project.
• Enhances existing systems; participates in structured walkthroughs and technical reviews.
• Supports production systems by helping resolve problems, providing timely follow-up on
  problem report, optimizing performance and streamlining processes,
• Assists in coordinating developments tasks on projects, problem tickets and provide
  support to other team members.
• Participates in technical reviews and inspections to verify 'intent of change' is carried out
  through the entire project.
• Provides support, escalation response to production problem issues/errors. Performs root
  cause analysis and application resolution.
• Provides on call second-level escalation response for client issues and application
  problem tickets
• Collaborates with work teams, departments, system leadership, staff, other IT groups, and
  technology vendors to define needs and facilitate solutions.
• Assigns work and development to less experienced team members.
• Ensures proper documentation and on-time delivery of all technical artifacts and
  deliverables.
• Keeps abreast of new Tools & Technology and functionalities across the application
• Promotes teamwork and leads by example.
• Initiates a personal training plan, continue acquiring skills and knowledge, and pursue an
  understanding of the organization's business plans and strategies.