Application Development Consultant

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Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY

This job instructs, directs, and checks the work of other systems analysts and programmers. Formulates and defines the most complex system scope and objectives for assigned projects. Devises or modifies procedures to solve the most complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results. Prepares complex, detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Responsible for program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming. Has excellent understanding of the business or function for which application is designed. Responsible for quality assurance review. Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of team members. Responsible for project completion and user satisfaction. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide the most complex architecture and technical designs including data mapping and process modeling in order to understand capability gaps or new requirements, particularly when onboarding new clients.  Recommend changes to the client based on this analysis.
• Responsible for all aspects of the application life cycle, including coordination with user groups to identify solutions that improve business processes, implementing the most complex process and system changes, system training, and other user-focused activities.
• Conduct the most complex analysis and provide estimates based on technical component changes.  Plan the installation of enhancements, integrations, and other systems changes.  Ensure adherence to project schedule.
• Scan and debug complex technology to maintain optimum system performance.
• Provide guidance and education to lower level employees.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field

Substitution

• none

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related field

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 7 years of Application Development experience

To Include:

• 3 years of Business Systems experience

Preferred

• None

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Java Developer
• DB2
• PEGA
• Enterprise Architect (SCEA)
• Project Management
• Certifies Quality Analyst (CQA)
• Scrum Master Certification
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification

SKILLS

• IMS, DB2, Oracle and Teradata Databases, Data Warehousing
• COBOL, Visual Basic, C C , SAS
• Java/JavaScript Framework
• PEGA, CSS3, Mobile, JSON, Cognos, Hadoop, SQL, J2EE, HTML5/XM
• Business Object
• Waterfall, Agile, Rational
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

​ Language required (other than English)

None

Travel Required

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Never

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required 

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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