Systems Software Programmer

General Characteristics

Responsible for the analysis, development, modification, installation, testing and maintenance of operating systems software. Possesses a strong understanding of systems programming, graphical user interfaces and control languages. Evaluates vendor supplied software packages and makes recommendations to IT management. Modifies and/or debugs vendor-supplied utilities and packages. Modifies, installs and prepares technical documentation for system software applications. Diagnoses, isolates and de-bugs software problems and performs problem resolution.

Monitors systems capacity and performance, plans and executes disaster recovery procedures and provides Tier 2 technical support.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

A minimum of 4 years of IT work experience in systems administration and programming.

Intermediate professional level role. Works on multiple products, activities and projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project leader. Works on moderately complex tasks, projects, activities or support issues that require increased skill in multiple technical environments and has expertise in one product/system. May coach more junior technical staff.