Programmer Analyst/IT Specialist

About the job Programmer Analyst/IT Specialist The Specialist will be responsible for analysis of complex legacy program modules, coding and testing of new and existing modules for major modifications to legacy applications. The candidate will be allowed to work remotely until all staff return to site. At that point the candidate will be required to come onsite. The candidate will need to use his or her own computer until he or she starts working onsite. When the candidate is working full time onsite he or she will be given NCDOT equipment. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is seeking to fill a short term (approx. 12 month) contractor assignment. The selected candidate will fill the role of Specialist on the State Automated Driver License System(SADLS). The Specialist will be responsible for analysis of complex legacy program modules, coding and testing of new and existing modules for major modifications to legacy applications. Role responsibilities: Analyze, define, and document requirements for data and business processes Design, document, and coordinate desired changes to legacy modules Document the program and project deliverables as assigned Analyze and estimate feasibility and compatibility with other programs and projects Provide quality control for project deliverables Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Must Have: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate or government as programmer analyst. - Minimum of 1 year of experience exposing CICS and COBOL programs as web services via CICS Transaction Server (CTS) - Proven experience in programming techniques, programming languages in the mainframe environment. - Proven knowledge of principles and techniques of computer programming, testing, debugging, implementation and documentation. - Proven experience with analysis and design. - Excellent communication skill (written, verbal, presentations) - Excellent organization, analytical, planning and scheduling skills - Ability to resolve highly complex problems. - Proven experience with financial processes analysis and modification. - Self-starter who can work with a large and diverse team of business, management and IT individuals. - Demonstrated experience working with large project teams. - Microsoft Suite experience (e.g, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), COBOL, CICS, TSO, MVS JCL, ENDEVOR, CA Tools, SQL, DB2 and VSAM. Preferred: - Experience with State or county government - Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Experience - Experience with Enterprise Level Application Development spanning two or more business areas