(Intl) Programmer Analyst II or above

(Intl) Programmer Analyst II or above

Title: (Intl) Programmer Analyst II or above
Location: GA-Columbus
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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.


Education/Experience
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.

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 (e.g., 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