Computer Systems Analyst

Computer Systems Analyst/Programmer

Functional Purpose

Work alone or as part of a team on simple to complex projects, assisting or as lead analyst/programmer. Analyze, evaluate, and develop, new and existing, computer programs, systems, and procedures used to process data. Update programs and systems documentation and instructions.

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Participate in the project planning process that determines programming and hardware needs. Assist or lead in preparing programming specifications and in developing coding logic. Prepare charts, diagrams, and other documentation as needed.
2. Design, code, test, and debug computer programs, independently or as part of a team, using computer languages identified and available in the Infrastructure Tool Kit (ITK).
3. Oversee the consistent utilization of USPS development standards, procedures and processes. Ensure systems compatibility. Follow data security procedures and identify potential data security risks.
4. Maintain contact, as designated, with the team leader, customers, contractors, and equipment vendors to monitor progress and coordinate varied project stages.
5. Maintain computer programs and systems. Revise and update computer programs, procedures, and systems; including rewrites to the systems documentation and instructions as necessary.
6. Performs other job-related tasks as assigned or required to support the duties outlined above.

Requirements:

1. Knowledge of application development, such as WEB, batch, and object-oriented.
2. Knowledge of industry-standard software development life cycle processes.
3. Ability to use relational database technology.
4. Experience defining requirements and design specifications, creating conceptual, logical and physical design using case models, component models, and physical models.
5. Experience writing, editing and updating programs in support of software applications, using one or more programming languages such as JAVA, SQL, COBOL and/or Visual Basic.
6. Experience testing, debugging and repairing programs sufficient to meet software specifications.
7. Experience conducting systems tests and establishing test plans.
8. Ability to solve problems using analytical skills.
9. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
10. Ability to work with others in a team environment.
11. Ability to read and understand job-related materials such as instructions, specifications, references and manuals.
12. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Special Requirements:

Experience developing applications using continuous integration, automation and code quality software development best practices and tools.