Analyst Programmer

City of Windsor•Windsor, ON

2d•CA$40 - CA$47•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Windsor is seeking an Analyst Programmer for a temporary full-time position within the Information Technology department. This role reports to the Manager, Web & Digital Services and is responsible for analyzing, designing, building, implementing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing specialized computer systems, programs, and databases. The position requires effective communication with users and staff to resolve issues, and involves developing integration strategies for diverse applications. The Analyst Programmer will also be responsible for documenting procedures, creating specification documents, conducting research for RFPs, evaluating IT solutions, providing technical input for strategy decisions, rationalizing cost benefits, managing a training budget, processing financial instruments, developing and presenting training solutions, building and supporting digital municipal online services, providing functional supervision of students, and performing Occupational Health & Safety duties.

Requirements

A four (4) year post-secondary Community College Diploma or University Degree in Computer Science or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies
Over four (4) years of work experience in a fast paced computer programming environment (complex, integrated software environments both in client and web based solutions requiring immediate response to solutions with little to no direction where experience includes design, development, documentation, testing and support)
Work experience in application development in two or more major systems including integration of them
Knowledge of current design and system development methodologies
Skills to communicate effectively and professionally in both oral and written formats
Ability to work under tight deadlines and remain focused despite constant interruptions
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage multiple project priorities and timelines are essential
Strong effective interpersonal skills and initiative that will complement your ability to work independently or in teams
Willingness to continue upgrading skills in order to keep up with the ever-changing technology

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PeopleSoft or .Net framework with C-style languages
Knowledge of HTLM5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like Angular or React
Knowledge in C#, Entity Framework Core, and IdentityServer4
Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and DevOps
Understanding of accessibility, data privacy, and security standards

Responsibilities

Analyzing, designing, building, implementing, troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing specialized computer systems, programs and databases for various types of hardware platforms and operating systems to suit user needs
Communicating effectively with users, the public and fellow staff in order to determine the nature and cause of problems and take the necessary steps to effect the most appropriate solution
Expediting problem solutions with a degree of efficiency and effectiveness that is appropriate to a Real Time/On-Line/Web-Based environment taking into consideration the high level of visibility and immediacy of user and public impact
Responding frequently to programming inquiries in person and/or by phone
Responding to problems that may arise in the systems during working hours, after hours on holidays and vacations
Developing integration strategies and building and installing suitable interfaces for diverse applications (new and upgrades) deployed on varying hardware platforms and operating systems while utilizing multiple application development tools
Functioning effectively in a multi-project, multi-tasking environment by employing time management, stress management and task continuation skills
Building and implementing divisional procedures and system routines that would ensure that corporate policies for data security and integrity, information confidentiality and business continuity are not compromised
Implementing backup and recovery plans
Documenting procedures and specifications for use by Users, Technical Operations and Systems Development personnel to facilitate exercise of their duties
Creating Functional Specification Documents based on the business requirements and Technical Specification Documents detailing network, database, server and workstation requirements and solutions
Performing coordinator functions on projects requiring collaboration of diversely multi-skilled staff
Conducting analysis and researching for the development of Request for Proposals and Business Requirement Documents
Participating in the research, evaluation and recommendation of IT solutions or technical tools provided by vendors
Providing technical input and rationalization for departmental strategy decisions
Providing rationalization of cost benefits for projects
Accountability for the selection and administration of the training budget
Processing financial instruments (i.e. T4’s)
Developing, implementing and presenting comprehensive training solutions for users, employees and management groups
Building, maintaining & supporting digital municipal online services
Providing functional supervision of students’ technical work
Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program
Performing other related duties as required