Senior Programmer Analyst - Business Solutions

License and Certification Qualifications

• None Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• Associates Degree in related field Preferred

• 6 years of experience in application programming Required
• Experience with People Soft 9.2 and People Tools 8.56 or higher Preferred
• Experience with People Code, SQR, SQL, Component Interfaces, Application Engine, and BI Publisher Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of applications in web environments
• Ability to analyze processes and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to translate logic to solve application problems
• Understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle
• Working knowledge of relational database design, including tables, views and indexes
• Ability to communicate effectively and to work well with others
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to act as a representative of Gwinnett County Public Schools
• Ability to work across functional boundaries and interact with employees at all levels of the organization

Responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of applications, primarily in People Soft, and Web environments.

• Design, develop, test, and implement applications while maintaining enhancements and developing new functionality to optimize existing intranet and internet solutions.
• Design and implement applications systems, create applications system documentation, and resolve problems when they occur on existing systems.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the departmental budget.
• Facilitate continuous improvement opportunities of program and project management methods based on organizational need.
• Conduct analysis of application systems.
  • Report status on assigned tasks.
  • Perform feasibility studies and requirement analysis.
  • Assist or train other team members in resolving application problems.
• Maintain a high degree of technical competence in programming and system analysis.
• Maintain a working knowledge of vendor supplied software/utilities pertinent to position functions.
• Provide world-class customer service.
  • Demonstrate any new or enhanced system to users.
  • Work with user and technical teams in a professional manner.
  • Consult with management to get approval for new applications.
  • Contribute to project management requirements.
  • Participate in status meetings.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.