JOB DESCRIPTION:
FOCUS System Software Programmer
MUST HAVE:
· 5+ years of systems analysis/programming experience, with specific emphasis in:
o FOCUS and Web FOCUS programming.
o Data access methods using FOCUS Masters.
o Structured Query Language (SQL).
· Skill in coding with FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and access methods using FOCUS Masters and Structured Query Language (SQL)
· Ability to review FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and determine and document business rules/logic addressed and database actions included.
· Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of maintaining existing computing applications
· Knowledge of relational database theories and concepts.
· Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system, including transaction type details and interfacing methods.
· Knowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), Job Control Language (JCL) and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF).
· Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation and resolution of custom-written computer application production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problems.
o Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level analysts.
o Skill in accurately estimating time requirements for computer programming tasks in a computer application maintenance environment.
o Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Technical Architects to build efficient, viable solutions in the maintenance of business applications utilizing all established departmental standards.
o Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design efficient information solutions.
o Ability to prepare complex computer program specifications.
o Ability to prepare computer program test plans and to create test databases and test environments.
o Ability to interact and collaborate directly with customers, technical staff, and management.
o Skill in interpreting and communicating technical information both verbally and in writing.
o Ability to develop and manage technical documentation in accordance with the Department's standards.
o Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
o Experience working on accounting and financial computing applications and monitoring complex interfaces with external systems.
NICE TO HAVE:
· Accounting or Financial related degree.
· Skill in coding and debugging applications using web based and object oriented programming languages.
· Ability to translate between Mainframe based technologies to .Net.
· Skill in data conversion techniques, data cleansing approaches and validating data relationship.
· Knowledge of federal authorization and reimbursement computer systems, including interfacing methods.