IT Apps Programmer Sr 3315

COMSYS is looking for a Senior Programmer for a one-year contract position in Cleveland, Ohio.The Senior Programmer is responsible for independently developing cost-effective information technologysolutions for business related problems by creating new or enhancing and maintaining existing softwareprograms/applications or components. Works on problems which are moderately difficult due to increasedcomplexity in data structure and type. Key activities include, but are not limited to, researching andanalyzing business technical functionality and needs, coding systems enhancements, developing interfacesbetween components of several subsystems or computer platforms, coding defect fixes, and on-call production support. Follows the steps involved in the life cycle of software development. Creates and executes unit test plans, which could include integration, performance, and/or systems testing. May provide guidance to others by reviewing work and providing recommendations for design, coding or testing approach, which could include conducting or participating in code walkthroughs or other methods to ensure code quality. May function as a technical lead for small applications or components of larger applications that are typically narrow in scope. Uses skills and knowledge of an experienced professional in the area of software program/application development. Uses experience and imagination to apply the concepts of software program/application development methodology and life cycle to solving business related problems. Works on problems of diverse scope and high complexity where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Works software application development and/or enhancement projects, exercising good judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions, and escalating only the more unusual and/or unique software program/application development issues when necessary. Provides recommendations for improving processes and procedures, and may function as an escalation point and/or training resource for less experienced Programmers.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (% of Time):(Specific responsibilities and % of time may differ depending on the needs of the department and/or the needs of business area being supported.)100% Software/Application Development and Maintenance Analyzes requirements for software program/application development, enhancements, and/or modifications, which could include further defining and interpreting requirements, conducting research to help write requirements, and creating requirement documents. May develop prototypes as needed. Designs the solution that will meet requirements, which typically includes identifying what technology will be used, cost of implementation, and maintainability. Analyzes existing code/programming to come up with the best design, and to understand the potential impact on products and systems. Provides estimates for enhancements to current systems. Creates detailed design documents and specifications. Discusses design issues with higher level Programmers if necessary. Conducts design sessions and design walkthroughs, which could include attending design walkthroughs for others, and providing feedback on design documents developed by others. Makes recommendations for the best way to proceed with the development and/or modification. Writes or modifies code for software program/application dev and/or modifications using detailed design documents, which could include developing components for various platforms; compiling the code; and copying, creating, and altering files, and/or workspaces and considering refactoring needs, and other technical faculties for programming purposes. Tests (which could involve unit, acceptance, integration, performance or stress testing)and audits the code/programming to ensure it works with minimal defects before going to Quality Assurance. Recommends improvements for testing approaches. Provides support and maintenance for software programs/applications once they are elevated/implemented to production environments, which could include providing on-call support and monitoring of platforms if necessary. Restores and/or fixes data that has been corrupted by production issues. May work with external vendors to correct issues as needed. Prepares the documentation needed throughout the software program/application development and/or modification processes, which includes documenting the design and code/programming used, event response for production support issues, Unit Test Plans, Code Reviews and issues, or code walkthroughs. May create and maintain models of the software environment that show all software parts and their relationships.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree in an Information Technology, or related discipline, which couldinclude Computer Science, Information Systems (IS) or Management Information Systems (MIS). In lieu of adegree, related work experience will be accepted.Work Experience Requirements: Must have at least 5-7 years of related work experience designing/developing, programming, and supporting software programs/applications in client server or mainframe environments. This experience should reflect a strong working knowledge of software applications, software development life cycle, and computer code/programming languages. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with others and set a positive example. The ability to translate technical information into understandable terms from a variety of audiences both technical and non technical. The ability to work in a team-oriented environment, and function as a technical resource. Strong organization skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and/or assignment simultaneously. The ability to support department goals that align with current and future Company objectives and initiatives. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to find successful resolutions for moderate to complex issues, escalating those that require management involvement, when necessary. Must be able to work under general supervision in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities.WORKING CONDITIONS:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.development. Typical office environment. Typical work hours, but additional hours may be necessary to complete assigned tasks, and may be required to be on-call to support specific business areas. Some travel required.SkillsSkills Skills: Category Name Required Importance (1=Highest) Level Last Used ExperienceProgramming Languages JCL No 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 YearsProgramming Languages VS Cobol No 1 Expert Currently Using 4 - 6 YearsProgramming Languages Written Communication Skills No 1 ExpertProgramming Languages XML No 1 Expert Currently Using 1 - 2 YearsAdditional Skills: Background in Object Oriented concepts, XML, XSLT or comparable OO development tools. Customized technical training will be made available for the right candidate for other technical aspects of this job including the use of our internally developed business rules engine and for our document development software.If interested, please contact me at pwolfe@comsys.com THanks! Apply Now Location: CLEVELANDStatus: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/ProjectJob Category: IT/Software DevelopmentCareer Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) About COMSYS COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: CITP) is a leading information technology services company with 44 offices across the U.S. and offices in Canada and the U.K. Leveraging more than 30 years of experience, COMSYS service offerings include contingent staff aug-mentation, permanent recruiting and placement, vendor management and project solutions, including network design and management, customized software development and maintenance, software globalization/localization translation services and implementation and upgrade services for SAS, business intelligence and various ERP packages. For more information, visit www.comsys.com.COMSYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law. View all COMSYS opportunities Learn more about COMSYS at www.comsys.com