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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SENIOR PROGRAMMER/ANALYST - **Company:** The City Of Chicago - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,408.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), COBOL (Programming Language), Databases, Distributed Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Apex Code, Computerised Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17804064?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17804064%2FSenior-Programmer-Analyst-Illinois-Chicago ## About the Role Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of experience in the design and development of computerized systems. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of experience in the design and development of computerized systems. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology/Systems, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the design and development of computerized systems. OR Six (6) years of experience in the design and development of computerized systems., * Previous work experience as a programmer * Previous work experience with APEX Development or software development * Proficiency with network troubleshooting * Proficiency with SQL programming language * Proficiency with JAVA (not JAVA-script) language * Proficiency with legacy language (COBOL, RPG) ## Description Under general supervision, revises or develops existing and proposed applications for distributed and centralized processing systems, and performs related duties as required. Essential Duties: * Analyzes current business operations by interviewing users and observing manual and automated procedures. * Analyzes business information problems using charts and diagrams * Prepares program specifications, logic flowcharts, and diagrams indicating mathematical computations and sequence of computer operations necessary to process and output data in the required formats. * Codes, tests, debugs, and install difficult programs for both centralized and distributed computer systems. * Modifies and/or maintains existing programs and databases to conform to business requirements or system changes. * Provides technical information on current systems to software vendors contracted to design major computer systems. * Monitors applications to determine conformance with user requirements. * Trains user staff on system operations, software and procedures. * Prepares documentation on program coding and testing processes. ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [You’re a great coder? 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