Senior Programmer/Analyst

JOB INFORMATION

This is a permanent, full-time position with the Local Government Health Insurance Board, a state agency located in Montgomery, Alabama that administers a group health insurance program covering local governmental entities throughout the state. This is professional work that is responsible for supervising a group of programmers, engaging in application design, development, implementation and maintenance. The employee may serve as a technical expert in providing optimal technical recommendations and solutions in a particular application or area, originating new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information. Work at this level requires full proficiency in the Microsoft .Net/Visual Studio environment and the software development life cycle. Major policy and overall assignments are received from management; however, the employee exercises independent judgment in carrying out the work and is held responsible for achieving objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or a closely related field and five years’ experience* in programming and systems analysis work preferably including supervisory and/or project leadership experience.

In lieu of a four-year degree, the LGHIB may consider a candidate with at least eight years of equivalent work experience

* College credit above the minimum may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis (i.e. one year of education equals one year of experience).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines the feasibility of implementing new/modified applications systems including performing cost/benefit analysis, conferring with vendors, technicians, and programmers, and identifying the efficiencies gained

Provides subject matter expertise in design methodologies and/or specific applications

Works with LGHIB functional experts to clearly define technical needs and recommend viable options and solutions

Performs all aspects of design, development, coding, testing, and implementation for new and modified client/server, PC, and/or internet-based applications in order to enhance end-user activities

Develops technical specifications to provide specific program requirements to programmers based on end-user needs

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises lower level programming staff; assigns and reviews work, recommends revisions and improvements, and defines structured design and programming standards

Provides advice and assistance to lower level programmers on program intent, input/output requirements, and any other applications problems and solutions

Directs software development projects often involving multiple technical disciplines

Plans, designs and monitors multiple system interfaces to insure accurate exchange of information to and from vendors

Oversees the preparation of detailed program documentation and operating instructions for relevant parties

Coordinates training on applications to LGHIB staff

Stays abreast of current technology trends by attending classes, attaining certifications in work related areas (with management approval) reading professional journals, etc.

Performs related work as assigned

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Professional experience in software development

Hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, and Entity Framework (Code First and/or Database First)

Experience integrating web services and APIs using HTTP/S, SOAP, RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML

Familiarity with deploying and managing web applications on Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Services)

Front-end development experience using JavaScript/jQuery, Angular, CSS, and Bootstrap

Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server, including stored procedures, views, indexing, and EDI integration

Understanding of Agile methodologies and tools, particularly Scrum or Kanban, and Jira

Familiarity with version control systems, including TFS/Git and best practices

Local Government Health Insurance Board Policy on Accepting College Coursework, Post-Secondary and Advanced Degrees

Specific college coursework required for a job, as well as Bachelor’s, graduate, post graduate, and doctoral degrees will be accepted from the schools accredited by any of the six regional accreditation associations in the United States:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools – The Higher Learning Commission (NCA-HLC)

New England Association of Schools and Colleges – Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCCIHE)

Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASC-ACSCU)

Coursework or degrees from schools that have not been accredited by a regional accreditation association will be accepted if a regionally accredited school considers the coursework or degree to be an acceptable prerequisite for admission to an advanced degree program.

Note: This policy is subject to change.