Professional Search Centre
Programmer Analyst A
Professional Search Centre, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
This client has history dating back more than 150 years and truly invests in its people. Under general supervision, provides thorough and practical solutions to moderately complex business problems through a clear understanding of standard programming principles, languages and concepts. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains those programs. Communicates well with staff as necessary, from the various divisions to which service is being provided. Competent to work on most phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities, but requires instruction and guidance in other phases.
Specific Position Responsibilities
Displays moderately complex programming skills, codes, tests, debugs, documentsDisplays clear knowledge of multiple of the following: Powerbuilder, Oracle, SQL, C# and/or VB .Net, SQL statements and stored proceduresKnowledge of QlikView, Reporting Services or Web Development is a plus.Maintains and modifies existing applications programs as well as writes new programs of moderate complexity and scope.Listens effectively and follows work instructions under general directionDevelops software to process complex systems with a high level of reliability and execution speed. Competent to work on most phases of application analysis and programmingProvides thorough and practical solutions to a variety of complex business problems.Demonstrates written and verbal skills that meet routine department needsLeads peers and subordinates with positive attitude.Provides good knowledge of organization and business functionsMeets assigned task schedules and participates in quality review of own and others work.Provides quality service in all areas of responsibility.Additional duties and responsibilities as required.Internal Contact:
Contacts are with systems and programming personnel. Periodic contact is required with otherdivisions using IS services.
External Contacts:
Vendors and consultants.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Must possess a clear understanding of standard programming principles, languages and concepts. Good knowledge of Powerbuilder, Oracle, SQL Server or similar relational database, C# and/or VB.NET or similar GUI development tool required. Knowledge of QlikView, Reporting Services or Web Development is a plus.
Basic knowledge of organization and business functions expected. Bachelor's degree required. Degree in computer science preferred. 3+ years programming and
analysis in a business environment. Insurance experience preferred.
Job Knowledge:
Must possess a clear understanding of programming principles, languagesand concepts. Good knowledge of Powerbuilder, Oracle, SQL Server, C#
and/or VB .NET, SQL statements and stored procedures. Knowledge of Qlikview, Reporting Services or Web Development is a plus.
Problem solving : Provides thorough and practical solutions to a variety of moderately complex business and technical problems.
Leadership:
Leads peers and subordinates with positive attitude.
Project Management:
Meets assigned task schedules and participates in quality review ofown and others work
Self Management:
Works is performed independently and under general direction.
Assists in developing approach to priorities.
Contribution:
Performs routine and special assignments across areas of expertise.
Communication:
Provides solutions, discussions and status on normal business
processes.
Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Degree in computer science preferred.
Experience:
3 + years programming and analysis in a business environment. Insuranceexperience preferred.
Training:
Receives continued formal advanced education, but should have all
basic courses.
Essential Physical Requirements of Position:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Close visual acuity to read extensive amounts of written information in a standard font for an extended period of time;Ability to view and read from computer screens, telephone screens and printed materials;Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication;Ability to communicate verbally, convey and express complex and detailed ideas, information and instructions to others in small and large groups, in a variety of settings, clearly, accurately, and effectively in person and via telephone;Ability to operate a keyboard, computer and computing device;Ability to analyze data and information;Ability to lead and participate in presentations and meetings;Ability to move about to accomplish tasks, attend meetings and scheduled events both inside the office and outside the office;Ability to travel as necessary.
Specific Position Responsibilities
Displays moderately complex programming skills, codes, tests, debugs, documentsDisplays clear knowledge of multiple of the following: Powerbuilder, Oracle, SQL, C# and/or VB .Net, SQL statements and stored proceduresKnowledge of QlikView, Reporting Services or Web Development is a plus.Maintains and modifies existing applications programs as well as writes new programs of moderate complexity and scope.Listens effectively and follows work instructions under general directionDevelops software to process complex systems with a high level of reliability and execution speed. Competent to work on most phases of application analysis and programmingProvides thorough and practical solutions to a variety of complex business problems.Demonstrates written and verbal skills that meet routine department needsLeads peers and subordinates with positive attitude.Provides good knowledge of organization and business functionsMeets assigned task schedules and participates in quality review of own and others work.Provides quality service in all areas of responsibility.Additional duties and responsibilities as required.Internal Contact:
Contacts are with systems and programming personnel. Periodic contact is required with otherdivisions using IS services.
External Contacts:
Vendors and consultants.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Must possess a clear understanding of standard programming principles, languages and concepts. Good knowledge of Powerbuilder, Oracle, SQL Server or similar relational database, C# and/or VB.NET or similar GUI development tool required. Knowledge of QlikView, Reporting Services or Web Development is a plus.
Basic knowledge of organization and business functions expected. Bachelor's degree required. Degree in computer science preferred. 3+ years programming and
analysis in a business environment. Insurance experience preferred.
Job Knowledge:
Must possess a clear understanding of programming principles, languagesand concepts. Good knowledge of Powerbuilder, Oracle, SQL Server, C#
and/or VB .NET, SQL statements and stored procedures. Knowledge of Qlikview, Reporting Services or Web Development is a plus.
Problem solving : Provides thorough and practical solutions to a variety of moderately complex business and technical problems.
Leadership:
Leads peers and subordinates with positive attitude.
Project Management:
Meets assigned task schedules and participates in quality review ofown and others work
Self Management:
Works is performed independently and under general direction.
Assists in developing approach to priorities.
Contribution:
Performs routine and special assignments across areas of expertise.
Communication:
Provides solutions, discussions and status on normal business
processes.
Education:
Bachelor's degree required. Degree in computer science preferred.
Experience:
3 + years programming and analysis in a business environment. Insuranceexperience preferred.
Training:
Receives continued formal advanced education, but should have all
basic courses.
Essential Physical Requirements of Position:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Close visual acuity to read extensive amounts of written information in a standard font for an extended period of time;Ability to view and read from computer screens, telephone screens and printed materials;Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication;Ability to communicate verbally, convey and express complex and detailed ideas, information and instructions to others in small and large groups, in a variety of settings, clearly, accurately, and effectively in person and via telephone;Ability to operate a keyboard, computer and computing device;Ability to analyze data and information;Ability to lead and participate in presentations and meetings;Ability to move about to accomplish tasks, attend meetings and scheduled events both inside the office and outside the office;Ability to travel as necessary.