Engagement Type: Contract
Location: Richmond VA
Duration: 6 Months
Complete Description:
*local candidates strongly preferred
**personal interview required, no exceptions
Years of Experience:
10 to 15 years of experience in the field or in a related area
Powerbuilder developer’s requirements: Developer with 10 + years of experience in the following: SQL, Object oriented software design and development, Powerbuilder version 10.5 or higher and Oracle Database version 10G. Functional and technical
Job Description:
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, may lead and direct the work of others, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
•Plans, develops, tests, and documents computer programs, applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. Evaluates user request for new or modified program, such as for financial or human resource management systems, clinical research trial results, statistical study of traffic patterns, or analyzing and developing specifications for bridge design, to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current system, and computer capabilities. Consults with user to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives. Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using methodologies such as structured analysis and design or object-oriented development.
•Work involves assisting in analyzing systems outlines to develop programs for computer applications, writing solution programs, documenting the methods and procedures used in program development, and testing and correcting programs. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Develops block diagrams and machine logic flowcharts to represent operations and data flow for applications.
•Captures requirements using industry standard development frameworks and tools. Designs reports, forms and letters along with GUI mock-ups displays to accomplish goals of user request. Reviews screens, reports, forms and letters designs with users. Converts project specifications, using industry standard tools, such as object-oriented tools and code generation, into sequence of detailed instructions and logical steps for coding into language processable by computer, applying knowledge of computer programming techniques and computer languages.
Writes documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections. Writes manual for users to describe installation and operating procedures. Assists users to solve operating problems. Recreates steps taken by user to locate source of problem and rewrites program to correct errors. May use computer-aided software tools in each stage of system development. May train users to use program. May oversee installation of hardware and software. May provide technical assistance to program users. May monitor performance of program after implementation. May specialize in developing programs for business or technical applications.
Questions:
Question 1: Does candidate live within a 35 mile radius of Richmond, VA?
Question 2: If not, in what city/state does the candidate reside?
Question 3: Is candidate willing and able to travel to Richmond, VA for personal interview if the manager is NOT able to conduct a phone interview? A personal interview is always required.