IT Programmer/Analyst Lead

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

4d•$86,965 - $113,672•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking an IT Programmer/Analyst Lead to maintain and implement systems and databases, ensuring optimal performance of automated systems. This role involves managing complex Information System projects and products to deliver automated solutions that meet organizational business needs. The Lead will communicate project and team status to various audiences, conduct system reviews to assess feasibility and usefulness, and assist in the recruitment, development, and training of staff. The position requires defining application and database design, creating technical specifications, documenting programs, and leading the team in technical issue analysis and problem diagnosis. Project management leadership, including planning, problem resolution, change control, and quality assurance, is crucial. The Lead will coordinate and direct project staff, assign work, manage testing phases, and provide technical guidance to Information Systems staff. Adherence to industry standards, initiating issue escalation, maintaining vendor and user relationships, and leading project task force meetings are also key responsibilities. The role involves interfacing with customers and other IS analysts for needs analysis and conducting technical reviews of systems. Additionally, the Lead will assist in applicant screening, staff performance evaluations, and employee training and mentoring, staying current on programming tools and methodologies.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
Three years as programmer and analyst or equivalent experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Project Management
Advanced computer skills
Advanced computer skills
Systems analysis and design
Data base concepts
Cost benefits analysis
Application programming experience

Responsibilities

Defines application and database design to support system functions or enhancements.
Creates technical specifications while following coding standards.
Documents programs with code updates in accordance with IS documentation standards.
Develops detailed system design, prepares technical specifications, codes, and manages others in coding programs and utilities through industry standard documentation and coding practices.
Utilizes programming knowledge to lead team in technical issue analysis and problem diagnosis.
Resolves problems resulting from interfacing with operations, systems engineering, and DBA in accordance with IS documentation standards.
Provides project management leadership through project planning, problem resolution, change control, and quality assurance.
Coordinates and directs project staff to ensure projects and requests are completed within timetables and objectives are met as evidenced by project plan documentation.
Assigns work to group members based on their knowledge and capabilities.
Meets predetermined departmental productivity levels as required.
Manages all phases of testing.
Prepares test data and scripts, development and execution of tests, verification of test results, and user acceptance sign off.
Provides technical guidance and leadership to Information Systems staff in the areas of systems design, development, and programming methodologies.
Adheres to industry standards coding methodologies in accordance with IS documentation standards.
Initiates issue escalation process as required for timely resolution.
Communicates status and concerns to manager on a daily basis in accordance with established policy.
Maintains vendor and user relationships and communicates status and problems through status reports and issues list in accordance with IS documentation standards.
Leads project task force meetings and work groups.
Writes minutes, vendor project correspondence, and status reports in accordance with IS documentation standards.
Interfaces with customers and other IS analysts and exercises discretion and judgement to conduct assessments, business needs and requirements analysis.
Completes system evaluation forms and requirements documentation in accordance with IS documentation standards.
Leads technical review of new and existing systems and design concepts to help identify areas of improvement.
Completes technical review assessment form in accordance with IS documentation standards.
Assists in the initial screening of applicants by reviewing resumes or conducting interviews.
Shares findings to manager.
Assists supervisor in staff management.
Schedules and participates in staff performance evaluations by providing verbal and written feedback.
Assists in the development and implementation of employee training and mentoring activities.
Completes training programs set forth by the manager in accordance with established policy.
Remains current on programming tools and methodologies and makes recommendations specific to staff technical and training needs through verbal and written communications with manager or director.
Supports training of team members, offers guidance and direction, and provides constructive criticism of program coding techniques.
Assists with the development of training programs and acts as instructor in professional development programs.
Identifies personnel issues, makes recommendations, and participates in resolution.
Mentors and assists in developing the technical skills of subordinate staff members by providing workshops frequently throughout the year.