Developer IV

Role Overview

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Test modified programs, create necessary test files and data, verify logic, debug, and write relevant documentation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in a job-related field
• Associate's degree plus an extra 2 years job-related experience for a total of 8 years of required work experience (see "required work experience"). OR 10 total years required work experience
• 6 years of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, web, 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.
• 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.
• Strong interest in Host (Mainframe) development; prior mainframe experience is required
• Experience with COBOL, APS (COBOL Code Generator), DB2, IMS, JCL.
• Experience with modern or distributed technologies, including but not limited to: JavaScript, Node.js, Git, Jenkins, Vue, Python, VS Code, MongoDB.
• Interest in leveraging modern technology skills while learning and working with mainframe systems.

Tech Stack

• JavaScript
• Jenkins
• MongoDB
• Node.js
• Python
• Vue.js

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid annual leave
• the longer you work here, the more you earn
• Nine paid holidays
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount
• Tuition assistance
• Service recognition