About the job Senior Application Programmer
The scope of the proposed services will include the following:
Individually respond to computer system emergencies and resolve problems independently
or in consultation with other Information Technology applications staff or end user
personnel;
Research and resolve program, machine, data or system software problems of a highly
technical nature, frequently interacting with other employees, supervisors, or users;
Provide expert advice, assistance or guidance of a highly technical nature concerning
specialized application tools, hardware, software, or databases;
Provide specialized training to Information Technology applications staff on databases,
tools, techniques, and procedures relevant to applications maintenance and development;
Research new developments in hardware and software and keeps abreast of the latest
developments and studies involving computer-related procedures and methods;
Design, code, compile, test, debug, modify, and document new or existing highly complex
applications programs within accepted standards, procedures and guidelines;
Implement complex in-house and vendor-supplied applications software;
Evaluate, analyze and prepare information and recommendations on technical solutions or
options related to operating and managing an information system;
Independently define data elements; design structures for databases; write and compile
definitions and descriptions of data elements into dictionary form for use by professionals
and users. Write user guides and other documentation; meet with users to determine needs
and parameters to evaluate results; train users in programs or systems
Evaluate and analyze requests for enhancements or development projects of a highly
complex nature;
Solely responsible for the preparation and supervision of formal system test procedures of
highly complex application systems;
Prepare and monitor work plans and schedules to ensure timeliness, data integrity, and
availability on a project basis.