Lead Programmer Analyst

Partnership HealthPlan of California•Fairfield, CA

About The Position

To lead and participate in the development of complex software systems and programs at Partnership. Collaborates with the IT Director in the analysis, design, programming utilizing specifications and applying programming standards, troubleshooting, problem resolution, maintenance, and documentation of software systems and programs. Oversees all aspects of designated application and program support including development, code installation, incident management, problem management, proactive maintenance, problem resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business or a related field preferred.
A minimum of eight years of experience in Information Systems required.
Demonstrated experience with large, highly complex projects.
Extensive understanding of business process design and experience using and building a System Development Lifecycle Methodology.
Significant experience in designing, building, and implementing enterprise level software solutions.
Ability to create, analyze, and evaluate information systems proposals.
Extensive knowledge of relevant multi-user computer systems, applications, and programs.
Knowledge of current technology developments and trends.
Experience developing and executing integrated test plans.
Practical project management capabilities and a demonstrated ability to develop good working relationships with business area management and other team members.
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to interpret and understand technical requirements.
Excellent analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve systems problems.

Nice To Haves

Two to five years of experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with IT Director and teammates to craft accurate estimates for assigned software development tasks, delivering reliable software programs and systems on time and onbudget.
Assumes technical leadership over one or more systems by planning and coordinating technical activities necessary to implement, enhance, and maintain them.
May supervise and provide guidance to staff as assigned.
Leads functional and technical specifications reviews, and application code reviews and ensures assigned project deliverables stay within stated timelines, scope, and costs.
Coordinates resources and organizes activities necessary to complete project tasks.
Gathers and translates business requirements into detailed functional specifications, and/or functional specifications into technical specifications, and managing requests for changes to the specifications.
Develops software estimates and maintain project schedules.
Arranges project requirements in programming sequence by analyzing requirements; prepares a work flow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, programming language, and logic.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Maintains computer systems and programming guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
Recommends system enhancements and modifications to improve performance efficiency.
Employs standards to ensure data accuracy, security and privacy of information to which s/he has access as a result of her/her duties.
Participates in the development and evaluation of System Life Cycle deliverables and coding standards; other duties as needed.
Other duties as assigned.