Programmer Analyst / Senior Programmer Analyst

Mercer University•Macon, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is seeking a Programmer Analyst or Senior Programmer Analyst for its IT Application Services department. The position is based on the Macon, Georgia campus, and the level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s credentials. Employees are expected to work in person. At the Programmer Analyst level, the role develops web applications using Microsoft .NET and C# according to established requirements and specifications, and works with SQL Server databases using T-SQL for basic CRUD activities. The employee documents completed work and logic flows, with moderate to minimal direct supervision. At the Senior Programmer Analyst level, the role integrates work with data analysts and end users to deliver complete data system solutions and provides Tier 3 application support across the University, including coordination with third-party vendors. The position also evaluates, plans, coordinates, and executes software upgrades; designs, develops, and troubleshoots SSRS and SSIS packages; and assists the department head with requirements gathering, design, development, and documentation. The University requires a criminal history check. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and references with contact information. Finalists are expected to attend in-person interviews on the Macon campus.

Requirements

For the Programmer Analyst level: a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer programming, or a closely related field, and three years of progressive general programming experience using object-oriented methodologies, including understanding of relational databases and T-SQL data definition and data manipulation.
For the Senior Programmer Analyst level: a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer programming, or a closely related field and five years of progressive general programming experience with .NET technologies, including at least one year working with SSIS and/or SSRS.
An equivalent combination of education and some professional field-related experience may substitute for the degree.
Knowledge of the Microsoft .NET framework, Visual Studio, Visual Basic, C#, T-SQL, SSMS, SSIS, and SSRS.
Ability to produce application work products from end-user specifications and requirements, work independently, and perform with moderate or minimal direct supervision, as applicable to the level.
For the senior level, a solid foundation in object-oriented programming, .NET and C# programming, and relational database design and programming.
For the senior level, ability to create logic flow charts, design documents, and system documentation at a senior level.
Ability to work in person at the Macon, Georgia campus.
Successful completion of a criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GIT is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Write web application programs using Microsoft .NET and C# according to established requirements and specifications.
Work with SQL Server database systems using T-SQL for basic CRUD activities.
Produce documentation and logic flows for assigned work.
Integrate work with data analysts and end users to produce complete data system solutions.
Provide Tier 3 technical support for applications throughout the University, including contacting third-party vendors for additional support.
Evaluate, plan, coordinate, and execute software system upgrades.
Design, develop, and troubleshoot SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages.
Assist the department head with requirements gathering, design, development, and documentation of work products.