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Senior Programmer/Analyst

Position Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst
Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Human Resources and Corporate Services
Teamsters Local 31
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T30 $4,228.20 - $5,007.58 bi-weekly
Our Human Resources and Corporate Services Department is seeking a Senior Programmer/Analyst who will be working in the Asset Management Systems group to develop complex software applications, develop complex integration components between enterprise applications, document utility systems business processes, prototyping complex business logic apps, review engineering drawings, and respond to queries on standards, specifications & processes involving engineering & asset management systems.
A senior application developer with effective and efficient problem solving skills, and team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have a strong desire to learn & work collaboratively on utility-related systems and infrastructure. You possess strong knowledge of data analytics, data quality management and data architecture with asset hierarchy along with knowledge of engineering design standards/specifications.
Designs and develops complex software and/or enterprise applications, technical solutions, enhancements and system integrations using architecture and programming standards and approved technologies; creates application programming interfaces for data integrations; performs load testing; uses workflow analysis, database modelling, prototyping and complex business logic to define and implement requirements.
Conducts research and analysis to evaluate technology and its viability for current and future projects; recommends changes to the application development and deployment environment.
Serves as technical lead for large system implementation and upgrade projects; provides technical advice and support on proposed solutions; translates functional requirements into technical specifications; monitors progress and assists as required.
Liaises with business analysts and client departments to deliver software and/or enterprise applications and solutions; designs and sets application architecture and standards to solve complex technical problems; Collaborates across technical teams to develop technology standards and architectures for organizational computing environments; Assists a superior in workload planning, project scheduling and development of department plans; makes recommendations as regards the strategic and technical direction for the application development team.
Provides guidance and assistance to junior staff on application design, development, standards, and troubleshooting; oversees the work of consultants for compliance with corporate standards as required.
Provides technical support for in-house and purchased applications; investigates, analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves complex technical issues and system failures; works with vendor support teams as required.
Prepares technical specifications for software and/or enterprise acquisition requests; coordinates and conducts technical evaluations; and recommends contract awards for products and services.
prepares technical architecture and design documents.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, plus considerable related experience in software and/or enterprise application development, systems analysis and planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Thorough knowledge of software and/or enterprise application architecture and design principles, data structures and procedures, advanced analytical techniques, methodologies and tools applicable to the work.
Thorough knowledge of problem definition, solution techniques, system analysis and planning.
Thorough knowledge of information technology components, processes and complex business applications.
Considerable knowledge of the functions of departments served and their requirements in information technology.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
Considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to use advanced analytical and programming techniques, architecture and programming standards to design and develop complex software and/or enterprise applications, technical solutions, and system integrations.
Ability to serve as technical lead on system implementation and upgrade projects, establish work priorities and schedules, assign and guide the work of team members, and monitor progress.
Ability to develop application standards and procedures that meet business requirements and corporate technology standards for security, reliability, long term viability, and process optimization.
Ability to assist in departmental planning and the development of corporate technology standards.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of contacts and to provide advice and assistance on matters related to the work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to present proposals in plain language.
Superior skills in application development and the use of analytical and programming techniques.

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