JOB SUMMARY The Programmer Analyst is an application developer that receives requirements from TS Management and Sector Leads and develops solutions per requirements. This role assists in driving proficiency within the team, assures best practices are followed, and supports the delivery of quality solutions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Keeping all the applications used in the Plant available, including installation, user support, monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting and correction. · Keeping documentation of all applications available to everyone in the IT department, as well as user documentation. · Analyzing user requirements, procedures and problems to improve existing systems. · Maintain and create documentation to request changes to applications, following the Corporate process. · Work and coordinate any needs with application suppliers. · Planning application capacity to ensure high availability. · Develop/maintain computer programs to store, locate, retrieve specific documents, data and information with other equipment data and information with other equipment and/or systems. · Write programs that connect with other equipment and/or systems. · Plan input, sample data to test the accuracy of program assistance. · Resolve issues related to programs, acquisition of input data, time sharing, output requirements, usage, modification of coding, inclusion of internal revisions and check/code for system integrity. · Observing or testing program performance using samples or real data, assisting in user acceptance training. · Works with functional managers and sector leads to establish and maintain technical standards and guidelines for their area. · Assists in providing decisions into application development platforms and tools. · Reviews and evaluates new technologies that may be beneficial to current and upcoming project work. · Participates in the technical design review process to ensure high quality technical designs. · Facilitates the alignment of solutions within the overall Technology Services strategy. · Designs solutions on an Enterprise level with medium level of guidance. · Assures best practices are defined and followed. · Drives consistency across applications and projects wherever possible. · Acts as an escalation for technical issues and support. · Identifies and communicates risks to the business. · Performs and or supports other duties and responsibilities of team members as required. · Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor. · Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. · May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS · Proven proficiency across multiple disciplines and or technologies. · Advanced programming skills in both. Net and Java/J2EE platforms. · Advanced design and architecture experience. · Experience with XML structure and reporting engines. · Advanced skills with SQL, IIS, HTTP, and FTP. · Strong Linux experience, preferred · Experience in designing applications for automated production environments, preferred · Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
