Programmer Analyst

SUMMARY: Formulates and defines system scope and objectives. Analyzes business procedures and problems to develop specifications and convert them to application code. This is a CONTRACT TO HIRE opportunity.

MINIMUM 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
- Working knowledge of web development techniques and programming languages including: HTML, CSS, XML, Java Scripting (client side validation), cross-platform compatibility
- Computer skills in basic Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Required to provide on-call support when necessary
- Required to work in a team environment
- Skilled in working on multiple tasks at once
- Required to be flexible with project responsibilities

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 level of responsibility
- 1 year C# programming experience with Microsoft.NET Framework (version 2.0)
- Experience developing custom plug-ins using.NET Framework
- 1-2 year experience supporting Microsoft technology solutions like Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System Store operations (version 2.0 preferred) or MS Dynamics CRM (version 4.0/2011 or 2011)
- Strong SQL/T-SQL skills and relational database concepts (Oracle and SQL Server)
- Strong Access or VB application development skills
- Experience of developing reports using Report Builder and Microsoft SQL 2008 Reporting Services
- Windows Server IIS Administration experience
- Experience working in a technical customer service support role, strong problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Knowledge of Java (J2EE) programming technologies
- Strong technical, oral/written communication and analysis/documentation skills are essential
- Experience gathering, documenting business requirements, and the ability to translate the business requirements into technology solutions
- 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 Microsoft 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
- 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