Software Developer

Evaluates programming and systems needs and recommends solutions to problems. Develops, tests, supports, and modifies application systems and database systems. Documents all programming and systems changes. Conducts end user training in an individual and group setting. Provides general database server administration. Acts as liaison to IT Infrastructure group in support of software development, changes, deployment and disaster recovery. Responsibilities

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Evaluates systems and programming needs of staff and operating departments; recommends solutions

• Interviews users and determines information needs and sources of required data
• Designs and supports systems, modules and/or approaches, and required enhancements.
• Develops solution design; codes, reviews, and prepares test data.
• Tests, debugs, and manages implementation of system.
• Supports package applications and enhancements.
• Conducts individual and group training sessions as required.
• Revises and updates programs as required.
• Provides work direction to less senior staff members.
• Ensures that documentation is recreated for all systems programmed or modified.
• Maintains technology expertise, keeping current with evolving systems analysis, programming, and database technology.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required., Bachelor’s degrees in business or computer science and three to five years related database applications programming and analysis experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience., * Ability to organize work for timely completion

• Ability to analyze and document complex business processes
• Ability to multi task and remain flexible when priorities or work direction change
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of general .Net programming/database concepts, Entity Framework, MVC, SQL Server or Oracle, Crystal Reports/SQL Reporting Services, SQL Integration Services, and Microsoft SharePoint Management
• Knowledge in systems analysis and design

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds)., Functions are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances.