Programmer Analyst II

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

16h

About The Position

The role of the Programmer Analyst is to develop and test new software applications from provided specifications and maintain existing ones. Such applications may be either client/server, stand alone or web based.

Requirements

Full software development lifecycle knowledge: analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
Understanding of project management concepts.
Proficiency in object-oriented programming and modern software development methodologies.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SSMS and constructing SSRS reports using SQL Server Data Tools.
Proficiency in the following technologies: .NET/Dotnet, C#, ASP.MVC, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Dapper, WinForm, XML, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, T-SQL, Azure
Familiarity with source control tools (Git and GitHub preferred), code development tools (Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code preferred), and application hosting technologies (IIS preferred).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to provide the highest quality service for the public.
Understand and carry out instructions and maintain a courteous, professional and effective working relationship with users and co-workers
Communicate both verbally and in writing and establish effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and system users.
Valid driver’s license
Successfully complete a background investigation
Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering required
Three years of programming experience required
Additional relevant education and experience required for the position
Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, review and process documents, supervise the work and performance of others, and organize documents and materials
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a multi-line telephone system, a personal computer, and standard office equipment
Sufficient personal mobility, strength, agility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work at a keyboard for an extended period, move or lift to 50 pounds, and work in an office environment

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and implement software applications based on provided specifications.
Collaborate with stakeholders and project management office to understand requirements and translate them into functional applications.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
Perform debugging and performance tuning to improve application reliability and efficiency.
Use scripting to enhance system functionality and performance of county applications.
Apply comprehensive knowledge of component internals and functional working-level interrelationships of multiple components, hardware/software, and applications to identify long-term solutions.
Run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purpose of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement and general debugging.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and system issues.
Interact with a service desk ticketing system to resolve issues and document resolutions.
Maintain and update documentation for applications and systems.
Evaluate and recommend the use and/or installation of new technologies and systems when beneficial.
Create and maintain technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials.
Provide training to end users on new or updated systems.
Offer timely support and guidance to users regarding software functionality.
Participate in occasional after-hours or weekend work for upgrades, maintenance, or support.
Occasional travel, locally as needed, for off-site installations or user support.
Perform all work duties and activities following county and office policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.