To provide intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases for mainframe-, client/server-, Web-, and/or PC-based systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
This staff member completes the following activities under regular direction:
Provides intermediate level system analysis, design, development, and implementation of applications and databases for mainframe-, client/server-, Web-, and/or PC-based software or middleware. Integrates third party products.
Translates technical specifications, and/or logical and physical design into code for new or enhancement projects for internal clients. Develops code that reuses subroutines or objects, is well structured, includes sufficient comments, and is easy to maintain. Writes programs, ad hoc queries, and reports.
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Elevates code into the development, test, and Production environments on schedule. Provides follow up Production support. Submits change control requests and documents.
Follows software development methodology. Follows architecture standards.
Participates in design, code, and test Inspections throughout life cycle to identify issues. Participates in other meetings, such as those for use case creation.
Participates in systems analysis activities, including system requirements analysis and definition (e.g., prototyping), and logical and physical design.
Writes the system/technical portion of assigned deliverables, including the Version Description Document. Assists technical team members with the system/technical portion of their deliverables (e.g., systems testers, test plans). On small teams, the developer may write these items.
Acts as a system tester for unit, integration, systems, acceptance, and related testing. Writes the test plan to ensure requirements are satisfied.
Understands client business functions and technology needs. Understands Vanguard's tools, technologies, and applications/databases, including those that interface with business area and systems.
Complies with IT policies and procedures, especially those for quality and productivity standards that enable the team to meet established milestones. Complies with all Information Security policies and procedures, and verifies deliverables meet Information Security requirements.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum 3 years developer or systems analyst experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong analysis and problem solving skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Intermediate knowledge of the following development practices and concepts:
- Quality assurance methodology and Inspections
- Use case standards
- Systems analysis and design techniques
- System/subsystem requirements
- Libraries, reusable code, and/or object oriented standards
- Screen, report, and query design
Intermediate knowledge of current versions of the following products:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Visio
Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position.