Application Programmer

APPLICATION PROGRAMMER

The scope of the proposed services will include the following :

• Individually meet with users to determine needs; write program and / or system specifications and guidelines for moderate size systems;
• Provide technical assistance to less experienced or less knowledgeable employees; serve as liaison between programmers and other supervisory personnel;
• Design, code, compile, test, debug, modify and document new or existing applications programs within accepted standards, procedures and guidelines;
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge / use of JCL (or other control languages) and system utilities in the applications environment
• Identify, research and resolve program, machine, data, or system software problems, frequently on an individual basis in consultation with other employees and / or users;
• Review the work of programmers for assigned systems responsibility to ensure data integrity and availability;
• Assist in the evaluation of user requests for changes to determine specific tasks and effects on existing programs and systems; discusses and explains program and system modifications to users and writes user guides and other documentation;
• Analyze changes, enhancements, and / or systems designs to ensure data integrity and availability.

Expertise and / or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory :

Work location-

On-Site Facility - Louisiana State Office Building location (Onsite work location is preferable but not mandatory)