Evaluates defined complex client area requirements and processes (e.g., new, enhancements or maintenance), develops/prepares application programming solutions that may involve diverse development platforms, software, hardware, technologies, and tools. Works under general supervision.
Responsibilities
Evaluates systems specifications for complex business requirements and develops/prepares computer solutions.
Determines and implements the most efficient and cost-effective solution consistent with procedures, quality standards and existing resources (e.g., codes new or modified programs, reuses existing code through the use of program development software alternatives or integrates purchased solutions).
Acts as a liaison between clients and applications area to ensure a clear, mutual understanding of business processes, requirements, and project status.
Analyzes problems outlined by Systems Analysts in terms of detailed equipment requirements and capabilities to determine appropriate solutions and develops detailed program specifications.
Prepares test data for trial runs to verify program logic. Oversees module as well integrated testing activities as assigned.
Collaborates with Systems Analysts, Operations technical staff and IT staff to test and debug programs. Participates in the overall systems testing to ensure coordination with all participants. Conducts module testing and works with project team during the QA and end user acceptance testing. This involves explaining systems flows and functionality, responding to issues (verbally and in writing) as well as implementing fixes.
Works with Operations technical staff and supports the implementation of the application into production to ensure operational validity, reliability and/or integration of programs. Monitors system performance and response time and review database to ensure integrity. May be called upon to provide direct user support through a system implementation as well as provide instructions to end users, tester or trainers on system features or functionality
Confers with technical staff to resolve issues, obtain better understanding or coordinate activities.
Provides procedural and programming guidance/direction to less experienced Applications Programmers to develop their knowledge and ensure their adherence to standards.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties, as required.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a related discipline or the equivalent work experience required.
Certification:
Salesforce Platform Developer, Admin Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and/or Salesforce Architect certification preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of four years of progressive applications program development experience required.
Experience with Angular, React, Node JS, Express and Complex Security models required. Strong technical skills in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, jQuery, UI/UX support tools and technologies and frameworks required.
Proficient understanding of UI best practices, design patterns using various UI frameworks, and writing UI Unit test cases required.
Demonstrated ability to explore and communicate design ideas using sketches, journey maps, flow diagrams, wireframes, and prototypes with users and works with business and IT teams to develop and build out functional experiences required.
Experience with Web Services (REST/SOAP) and integrating with 3rd party applications, including incorporating non-functional design aspects into the commercial software design required.
Demonstrated effective oral/written communication and analytical skills, and the ability to make sound judgments and work effectively with clients and IT management and staff required.
Experience with agile/product management development methodology required. Experience with database design concepts and use of SQL required.
Experience with JavaScript, HTML, XML, WSDL and CSS required. Project management skills require.