About the job Programmer 4 (hybrid-remote) Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the development specialist responsible for the design, development, testing and documentation of the technical software solutions.
- Solve system design problems and programming issues.
- Ensure that the solutions are integrated and enhanced to meet the needs of the agencys business plan.
- Provide technical leadership to the application development team, agency, and external groups.
- Research and evaluate relevant technologies as it pertains to the business strategy.
- Assist in the development of software applications, server components and services using various development tools and approved/supported technologies.
- Plan and coordinate the integration of systems with existing systems within the business area, external business partners, state agencies, and multiple hosting platforms.
- Design and implement application security that complies with the companys policies.
- Lead and direct impact analysis of potential changes due to proposed legislation, enhancement requests, or changes in governmental and business processes.
- Review and approve presentation materials for technical review meetings, approval sessions, and application demonstrations.
- Ensure that technical design strategies or applications adhere to State and agency policies, standards, and guidelines
- Designs application frameworks and creates coding standards.
- Review and approve system engineering methodology or other required technical deliverables.
- Direct and coordinate development resources, agency staff and service delivery teams.
- Direct development resources and quality assurance staff in testing activities on assigned projects.
- Review and approve test plans and results for technical solutions.
- Coordinate IT production operation support for critical system(s) based on business schedule and needs.
- Coordinate with matrix organizations to ensure partnership agreement requirements are met.
- Provide oversight of teams work to complete activities according to established timelines.
- Provide technical approval for design and production release(s).
- Lead planning sessions for development.
- Oversee the merge of development code to ensure it is integrated properly.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring on programming and design techniques (Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development, etc.)
Experience, Skills, Knowledge: Required Skills
- Minimum 4-5 years experience in: .Net Application Development, C# or VB, JavaScript, SQL, IIS, Web Services, Team Foundation Server, Azure DevOps, Git, Agile, SADLC.
- Experience in analysis, design, programming, testing, implementing, and supporting web-based applications in Microsoft/Windows platform. (ASP.NET, framework 3.5 or higher)
- Experience with VisualBasic and/or C# within Microsoft Visual Studio (2017 or newer)
- Experience with software tools to test applications for ADA compliance
- Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services
- Experience in developing systems with Microsoft SQL Server (SQL 2008 or higher)
- Experience writing Structured Query Language (SQL) and stored procedures.
- Experience in performing analysis and requirements gathering with customers.
- Knowledge of both web-based and client server based systems architecture.
- Knowledge/training in object oriented analysis, design and programming experience.
- Knowledge of application and database development and access methods.
- Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation.
- Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams.
- Ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions.
- Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
- Experience producing deliverables using the Systems Engineering methodology (SUITE).
- Knowledge of CEPAS and/or PCI.
- Effective at designing solutions for highly complex assignments in a high stress work environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot application issues under pressure.
- Familiar with use of source control
- Must be an excellent team player and self-starter.
Highly Desirable:
- JavaScript
- SCCM
- SSIS
- SSRS
- ITIL Patterns and Practices
- Service Oriented Architecture
- Database development and access methods
- Experience in developing and using web services.
- Experience with Azure DevOps.
- Experience with TFS or GIT
Location: MUST be local to Lansing MI. Will need to be onsite starting day 1 for a hybrid work schedule. Remote only is NOT an option. Candidates must be US Citizens.