What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programming Analyst position at PDS Defense?
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Programmer Analyst, in Los Alamitos, CA.
Pay Rate : $96k-$120k
Job Description :
Consults with supervisor, systems analysts, IT consultants, other programmers and end users to gather information about program intent, functions, features, data requirements, input requirements, output requirements, internal and external checks and controls, hardware and operating system environment, and interfaces with other systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Among other job duties, Mainly Responsible for PHP , VB.net , Java script related programming
- Confers with supervisor and representatives of various departments concerned with solutions to questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
- Formulates plan outlining steps required to develop program, using structured analysis and design.
- Prepares flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate sequence of steps program must follow and to describe logical operations involved.
- Compiles code into programs and corrects error detected in compiling process in test environment.
- Develops test scenarios, creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm program meets specifications in the test environment.
- Writes and maintains documentation of changes to computer code, programs and specifications.
- Writes manuals for users to describe installation and operating procedures. In occasions, trains users to use programs.
- Coordinates application development with multiple resources including programming consultants.
- Reviews user and technical documentation written by others to confirm consistency with program operations.
- Recreates steps taken by user to locate source of problem and rewrites program to correct errors
- Modifies and maintains software programs written by others
- Coordinates Robot Scheduler and Robot Alert schedules and monitoring paging systems with System Operator.
- On occasion, may provide AS400 - iSeries Operating System (OS400, i5 / OS or IBM i) backup for Systems Operator.
- Performs MSR (MIS Service Requests) Steps :
1. Steering Committee
2. Research
3. Identify affected files and programs
4. Estimates time involved
5. Programming
6. Modifies / creates as required
7. Tests / Debug
8. Tests programs and corrects problems as they arise
9. Installation
10. Moves changes into production
11. User Testing / Training
12. Works with user to make sure program fulfils user's needs
13. Obtains signature from requestor stating that the project is complete to user's satisfaction
Education and Experience
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
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Salary : $96,000 - $120,000
