Applications System Programmer/System Analyst-Lead

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Applications System Programmer/System Analyst-Lead instructs, directs, and checks the work of other systems analysis and programming personnel. The role formulates and defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects, develops or modifies moderately complex information systems, and leads or mentors lower-level team members. It applies broad technical knowledge of applications systems analysis and programming together with an understanding of the business functions the applications support. The position may be responsible for project completion and user satisfaction.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Ability to obtain business requirements and translate them into detailed specifications.
Ability to design and build, develop, test, and perform data validation.
Ability to manage competing demands in a changing work environment and anticipate and work around delays or unexpected events.
Ability to learn new technologies and work with teams to provide input on improvements to existing systems.
Ability to work on projects or work groups, create a collaborative and respectful team environment, and improve workflows.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to develop and interpret technical documentation for training and end-user procedures.
Ability and willingness to help supervise and develop less experienced staff and lead projects with team members from the same or other areas.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Six years of systems analysis/programming activities in a business environment.

Responsibilities

Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems.
Work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders on functional and technical troubleshooting and testing.
Prepare detailed specifications for program development.
Develop and document modifications to business applications.
Design, code, test, debug, document, and maintain programs.
Collaborate with cross-IT teams and application owners to troubleshoot and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
Apply full technical knowledge of applications systems analysis and programming and understanding of the business or function for which the application is designed.
Perform quality assurance reviews.
Direct and monitor the work of team members.
Coordinate and lead projects or break-fix efforts with team members within and outside the department or group.
May be responsible for project completion and user satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees, with family-member coverage available through payroll deduction.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided at no cost, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental insurance plan options for employees and their families.
Two vision plan options with standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability insurance enrollment option providing income protection for qualifying non-work-related illness or injury.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent day care and out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, with voluntary retirement programs also available.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) per fiscal year, based on years of service; first-year PTO may be prorated.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of eight hours per month, usable for illness or injury after one day of PTO is taken.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours (six weeks) after six months of consecutive employment.
Twelve paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.