Programmer Analyst 164250

KēSTA I.T.•Jackson, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We Are Seeking an experienced Programmer Analyst to design, develop, maintain, and enhance complex enterprise applications in a large-scale, multi-tier environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Natural/Adabas development, SQL, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), along with a strong background supporting Human Services systems. This role requires exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate business requirements, develop technical solutions, maintain critical applications, and participate in an on-call support rotation. Experience with Agile methodologies and Linux environments is highly desirable.

Requirements

10+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Natural/Adabas.
Strong experience writing and optimizing SQL queries.
Experience developing and supporting complex multi-tier enterprise applications.
Experience using SCL in Linux environments.
Advanced experience working with stakeholders to design, implement, and enhance large-scale applications.
Proven ability to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Strong knowledge and practical experience applying the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
7+ years of experience supporting Human Services or similar large-scale government enterprise systems.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with application design, coding, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while managing multiple priorities.
Willingness to participate in an on-call support rotation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Linux/Unix operating systems.
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, or Extreme Programming (XP).
Experience with quality assurance testing and application validation.
Familiarity with enterprise application modernization and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance enterprise applications and databases using Natural/Adabas and SQL.
Analyze business and technical requirements to design efficient, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
Work closely with business stakeholders and end users to gather, document, and refine application requirements.
Develop new application functionality and enhance existing systems to support evolving business needs.
Apply Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies throughout system design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries to support application functionality and reporting.
Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement effective resolutions.
Perform quality assurance testing and support application deployments and production releases.
Participate in ongoing application maintenance, enhancements, and operational support activities.
Collaborate with technical teams to improve application performance, reliability, and business processes.
Participate in an on-call support rotation to provide timely resolution of production issues.
Contribute to process improvements and support Agile development practices, including Kanban or similar methodologies.