Closing Date: July 31, 2015
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this opening, you must apply through the District website at https://jobs.socccd.edu
This is the journey level class within the Programmer Analyst series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Senior Programmer Analyst in that the latter provides functional and technical supervision over lower level programmer analyst staff and is expected to perform or take the lead on the most difficult and complex projects. Employees at this level are fully trained in their field and are aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Representative Duties:
1.Analyze functional requirements and define system specifications for major software development projects; install newly developed software applications and integrate with existing products.
2.Develop, test and implement software components and computer programs according to overall system specifications; document new programs and changes to existing systems in accordance with established standards and procedures.
3.Consult with District and college faculty and staff to identify functional requirements for complex software systems; modify or enhance existing application system programs to meet user needs or system design changes; respond to requests and inquiries regarding operation, use and capabilities of the system.
4.Analyze, design and implement relational databases and perform database administrator tasks including database programming and user access management; design user interfaces, data structures and logical components of complex software systems.
5.Perform ongoing system maintenance tasks including upgrades, enhancements and operational requirements.
6.Evaluate system requirements and designs and generate various reports to support executive management decision making; submit reports to various governmental agencies as required.
7.Provide technical support to users who report system problems; work in conjunction with user support staff to resolve problems in an efficient manner.
8.Respond to ad hoc requests for a variety of computing services; provide technical support and expertise to resolve problems in an efficient manner during and outside of normal business hours.
9.Serve as project team member or leader as assigned.
10.Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems.
11.Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge of:
• Programming languages and procedures and their application to various systems.
• Principles of systems analysis, design and data modeling techniques as applied to mainframe, client-server and internet environments.
• Methods and techniques of programming, data processing and programming documentation.
• Methods and techniques of software development.
• Various mainframe, server and workstation operating systems.
• Principles of database design and maintenance.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Ability to:
• Design, program, test, install and maintain computer application systems.
• Identify, evaluate and solve complex system and programming problems.
• Analyze data and establish system requirements to develop logical solutions to data processing problems or tasks.
• Design, implement and maintain relational databases.
• Integrate new system applications with legacy systems in a mixed platform environment.
• Assist users and staff in troubleshooting system and hardware problems.
• Present and explain technical information in understandable terms.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science or a related field.
Two years of related programming applications experience.
To Apply:
Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application.
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