Mainframe Programmer Analyst II or Above

Mainframe Programmer Analyst II or Above-89911

Description

Summary

Responsible for producing and delivering fully tested computer programs from business requirements and/or program specifications on time, and according to specifications. This includes creating appropriate program documentation, and addressing operational and program discrepancies on schedule, within prescribed limits, and in accordance with client requirements and departmental standards.

Responsibilities

Completes tasks/projects accurately and in a timely manner. Assumes responsibility for task/project completion, with minimal supervision. Participates in career development, and continues expansion of role as a team player. Adheres to department practices, standards, policies, procedures, and methodologies. Applies technical knowledge and skills necessary to complete and document moderately complex projects. Understands the application/area as it relates to assigned projects/tasks. Pursues career development through continued training. Willingly accepts additional responsibility. Displays initiative and a cooperative attitude. Assists supervisor in providing estimates of work effort and impact of projects and tasks. Assumes on-call responsibilities with minimal or no supervision. Resolves production issues and assists junior team members. Plans advanced and functionally defined assignments and goals, with alternatives, actions, and results clearly specified. Participates in the design, creation and delivery of detailed, moderately complex program specifications, and masters the programming process in both development and production support situations. Continues to develop a broad understanding of his/her role in the department and division, the structure of the company, and the corporate culture.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Prog Analyst II

Four year college degree and 2 or more years professional experience or 4 or more years professional experience is required. Appropriate industry experience is preferred. Master's degree in computer science, including Mainframe language courses is preferred.

Prog Analyst Sr.

Four year college degree and 4 or more years professional experience or 6 or more years professional experience is required. Appropriate industry experience is preferred. Master's degree in computer science, including Mainframe language courses is preferred.

Prog Analyst Lead

Four year college degree and 6 or more years professional experience or 8 or more years professional experience is required. Appropriate industry experience is preferred. Master's degree in computer science, including Mainframe language courses is preferred.

Prog Technical Analyst

Four year college degree and 8 or more years professional experience or 10 or more years professional experience is required. Appropriate industry experience is preferred. Master's degree in computer science, including Mainframe language courses is preferred.

Behaviors

Teamwork

Assists in the building of an effective team

Demonstrates initiative

Demonstrates an awareness of service to internal and external customers

Assists in the mentoring of junior team members

Professional Development

Understands advanced project management concepts: decision making, recognizing/resolving issues

Actively participates in the Performance Development process with supervision

Develops analytical and problem solving skills

Pursues and assumes new/additional opportunities

Establishes and completes training plan with supervision; attends and completes classes, demonstrating proficiency in area of training.

Utilizes manuals and other reference materials as necessary to complete assigned tasks

Assumes responsibility for tasks associated with assigned projects

Communications

Asks for help/seeks advice

Listens well when receiving instruction and information

Proactively shares ideas and information

Provides clear and concise documentation in accordance with standards

Informs supervisor of project status on a regular basis

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication

Reports issues to supervisor in a timely manner

Communicates well with other groups, as well as within the department

Provides guidance and assistance to internal and external customers in technical and application areas

Technical

Demonstrates knowledge of utilities and applications on PC and computer systems utilized

Demonstrates intermediate level of proficiency in assigned programming language(s)

Understands and utilizes data base and file structure in program designs

Designs and develops batch and/or transaction-based (eg, CICS, MQSeries) applications to meet business and technical requirements

Effectively uses programming development and/or issues methodology and tools

Understands problem identification and utilizes problem management processes

Demonstrates job knowledge/interactions within and across functional areas

Develops test plans and completes required testing for assigned projects with limited supervision
Organization:
Attends to details

Manages time productively

Effectively utilizes time and project tracking tools

Manages multiple tasks/priorities

Attends and actively participates in meetings

Working Conditions

Use of a pager when on call

Overtime may be required

Adaptability

Adjusts easily to change in the workplace

Maintains a cooperative attitude

Accepts additional responsibility willingly

Supports company standards and policies

Displays professionalism in both conduct and dress

Job: Application Systems
Primary Location: US-GA-Columbus
Organization: Total System Services, Inc.
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting:
Unposting Date:
Recruiter: Kelly L Hamilton