Programmer Analyst I

Upper Peninsula Health Plan•Marquette, MI

3d•$27

About The Position

This position works with the Business Systems team and the Data Infrastructure team to gather information from users; defines work problems; and creates, manages and maintains applications, databases and reports within the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training
One (1) year of general computer systems experience
Understanding of relational databases and related systems
Understanding of the Structured Query Language
Understanding of object oriented programming
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences
Ability to adhere to deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively
Ability to be flexible in demanding situations
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent human relation and oral/written communication
Excellent organizational abilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science
Two (2) to three (3) years of relational database or computer programming experience
Knowledge of Transact-SQL, C#/XAML, XML, HTML, and JavaScript

Responsibilities

Follows established Upper Peninsula Health Plan (UPHP) policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
Performs database management, data mapping, data conversion, data quality assurance and data set creation utilizing internal and external data sources.
Assists with planning, designing, coding and installing various software development/implementation projects; tests and corrects new/revised programs to ensure proper operations.
Assists with development, installation and ongoing configuration of database related information systems; follows timelines to ensure project deliveries within agreed time frames; escalates issues as necessary to the Data Infrastructure Manager.
Designs, tests and maintains project deliverables such as reports, relational databases and computer applications.
Assists with analysis for new and existing system enhancement, programming requirements, revision of programming standards, documentation and quality control.
Provides training, support and assistance to system users; troubleshoots and/or resolves problems.
Undertakes special projects and assignments and attends meetings as needed.
Provides and maintains up-to-date documentation of all activities; logs all work performed in the work ticket system as appropriate; focuses on readability of code and, where appropriate, provides meaningful comments that describe why pieces of code are written.
Maintains confidentiality of client data.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.