Programmer Analyst

Our client is a highly successful California based company seeking a Programmer to formulate and define system scope and objectives. The candidate will analyze business procedures and problems to develop specifications and convert them to application code.

Must be motivated and a self-starter. This is a 6 month CONTRACT TO HIRE position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Acquires thorough understanding of business areas supported to determine specific output requirements.
- Studies existing data systems to evaluate effectiveness and develops new, or modifies current systems to improve processes by using new technologies.
- Codes, tests, debugs, documents, provides training, installs, and maintains programs.
- Conducts studies pertaining to development of new systems to meet current and projected needs.
- Plans and prepares documentation of the development and functioning of operational systems.
- Prepares technical reports and instructional manuals.
- Participates in the preparation of proposals and recommendations for management and users.
- Reviews and defines work plans and is expected to meet budget and schedule commitments.
- Applies current technology or researches and acquires new technical knowledge to complete moderate to complex projects and may advise others on current issues, and designs.
- Participates in department and interdepartmental project teams and may work cross-functionally to improve processes within the organization.
- Acts as a liaison with users and management.
- Coordinates project status reporting when needed.
- Conducts or coordinates quality assurance testing when needed.
- Provides on-call support during off-hours when needed.
- Must maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. If accountable for the work of others, responsible for ensuring their understanding and compliance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, MIS, mathematics, or engineering, plus 1 year of experience in programming analysis, software engineering or software development to include experience developing in Java
- OR 5 years of experience in programming analysis, software engineering or software development to include experience developing in Java reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
- Computer skill requirements include: basic MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Required to provide on-call support when necessary
- Experience with software installation, configuration and upgrades
- Strong experience with SQL Server, SQL, Store Procedures
- Strong experience in Java/VB Scripting
- We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, MIS, mathematics, or engineering, plus 3 years of experience in programming analysis, software engineering or software development reflecting increasing levels of responsibility
- 2 years of experience developing in Java
- Experience reading, analysing and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
- Experience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Experience effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
- Computer skill requirements include: intermediate MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
- Skilled in applying advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Skilled in applying mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis
- Experience defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions
- Experience interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Experience performing that is varied and may be somewhat difficult in character, usually involving limited responsibility, requiring frequent evaluation, originality or ingenuity
- Demonstrates a high level of programming proficiency
- Demonstrates strong initiative, self-motivation, and commitment to the job
- Experience resolving conflict
- Skilled in acquiring knowledge in other business areas, demonstrating strong team building skills, adapting to unexpected changes and being a strong role model
- Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of this particular field of specialization