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Programmer Analyst (mid or senior level)
Data Recognition Corporation - Maple Grove, MN
Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position
Please, no agencies
Summary:
This position will collaborate to define, develop, and execute a programs workflow/systems to ensure the highest levels of service and quality are attained. Execute production workflows, create and maintain technical documentation and manage large databases. Assist in analyses, write SQL scripts and test code to achieve the business requirements. Monitor the execution of systems, isolate areas for improvement, perform problem identification, follow escalation plan and provide resolution. Sustain a high level of support to clients and internal business owners.
Essential Responsibilities
- 5+ years IT work experience in production support, programming, development
- 5+ years experience and knowledge of MS SQL required
- Workflow setup and configuration, execution and support (40% development, 30% execution, 30% support)
- Demonstrate an understanding of business and technical requirements for each assigned project
- Demonstrate an understanding of system performance expectations for application being developed
- Work as part of a project team to meet or exceed customer expectations
- Work with IT Business Analysts to create and update requirements
- Produce code to meet standards for each assigned task
- Create and perform unit test plans with expected results
- Follow and demonstrate an understanding of adopted processes/methodologies
- Maintain and support applications as needed
- Update technical documentation and production specifications
- Participate in project meetings
- Identify efficiencies to enhance functionality and performance of applications. Work with appropriate team members to implement and test.
- Respond to and work with appropriate team members to resolve all support requests
- Work with team members to create accurate task estimates
- Follow schedules and meet task deadlines
- May lead projects of moderate complexity
- Maintain legacy applications
- Provide some after-hours support
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in CS, IT or related field OR equivalent work experience
- 3+ years IT work experience in production support, programming and development
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to understand and edit XML data
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Solid time management skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently and in team/collaborative environment
DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position
No Agencies, Please
Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected
Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
