Application Sys Prog Analyst I

About the role

Responsible for the review, analysis, design, modification, and execution of one or more applications within an IT application portfolio that supports Exchange business functions. Serves as second-level support for non-routine and major events and incidents by identifying, evaluating, and troubleshooting these events. Provides management with status reports and researches new technology and procedures to support applications management.

Responsibilities

• Interprets program specifications, programs, tests, and debugs programs.
• Researches and troubleshoots application issues.
• Creates and maintains program documentation.
• Analyzes and designs solutions, develops program specifications.
• Gathers requirements from IT staff and users, creates specifications to meet their needs, and develops code to enhance existing applications.
• Ensures users comply with the policies and procedures for the application.
• Monitors the performance of programs within the IT application.
• Responds to telephone calls and email requests for application support.
• Trains and coordinates with IT staff on the application management process.
• Provides management reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Challenges

• 24x7 work environment supporting Exchange operations, which requires shift work, on-call, and/or after-hours project work, including holidays and weekends.
• IT environment is constantly changing, demanding quick solutions and evolving skills.
• Position is located at HQ with potential for some temporary duty travel (TDY).

Requirements

• Four years of experience in computer system design and computer programming using applicable computer languages.
• OR completion of an IT professional certification or training program in programming/development in computer science.
• OR a Bachelor's degree in information technology and two years of experience in computer system design and computer programming using applicable computer languages.

Required technical skills may vary depending on the position. Work is onsite at HQ in Dallas, Texas; remote/telework is not authorized.

Preferred Skills

• COBOL, JCL/IBM Utilities, IMS DB/DC, Word, Excel, Teams, Flowcharting Tool, IBM Mainframe Z/OS, Microsoft Teams, DB2/SQL, Casegen/Telon, IDZ, Gitlab, File Manager
• JIRA, IWS Job Scheduler
• Ability to research by digging through programs, jobs, and schedules
• Ability to create technical specifications ready for coding
• Financial Systems Experience (General Accounting)
• Experience in project planning and giving time estimates for project tasks
• Confluence

Bonus skills: Assembler, HTML, Casegen/Telon.

Pay

Salary minimum: $62,693.00