Programmer Analyst

About the role

The Programmer Analyst position is primarily responsible for analyzing, designing, coding, documenting, and maintaining web-based applications and related back-end services. Working closely with the department director, the programmer analyst provides technical expertise to diagnose problems and to research, recommend, and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the MR IT team in developing and maintaining internal MR Web-based applications.
• Perform all functions in the software development life cycle (specification, analysis, design, coding, testing, maintenance, support, and documentation).
• Collaborate with programmers, designers, system administrators, and database administrators to conceptualize and develop enhancements.
• Design, run and monitor software performance tests for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
• Participate in defining our web-based application architecture.
• Adhere to department and industry standards in which code and documentation should be written.
• Perform other or similar related duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related major from an accredited institution, or commensurate experience.
• A minimum of 2 years working as a full-time programmer.
• Experience with SQL.
• Knowledge of OO principles and design patterns.
• Practical experience with functional programming.
• Experience with testing, including unit testing, mocks, and test-driven development.
• Continuous Integration (e.g., GoCD, Jenkins).
• Experience building web services (REST, JSON, XML, etc.).
• Proficient in web development HTML/CSS/Javascript/Typescript.
• Experience with web authorization (Oauth, JWT, etc.).
• Experience with full text databases such as Elasticsearch.
• Experience using source code control (Git).
• Unix/Linux includes use of SSH and basic shell scripting.
• Experience with LaTeX/TeX typesetting tools and language.
• Experience developing and using APIs.
• Experience with dynamic scripting languages (Python, PERL).
• Proficient in Scala.

Attributes and Competencies

• Demonstrates understanding of organization’s mission, structure, culture, and constituencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of own department’s work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of department.
• Responds positively to changes in the organization and the workplace.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to work demands.
• Demonstrate and communicate respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respect.
• Plans and organizes work effectively.
• Accepts accountability for job performance and results.
• Works effectively with others in a variety of settings.
• Uses communication tools (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situation.
• Maintains professional composure in challenging situations.
• Exercises discretion in identifying, handling, and safeguarding confidential information.
• Addresses issues constructively, building cooperative relationships within and across departments.
• Receptive to feedback and willing to try different approaches to achieve the best results.

Physical Demands

• Performing primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting to 25lbs.
• Duties performed cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting or repetitive motion.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices.
• Capable of reliable attendance in the office during scheduled work hours.

Work Environment/Conditions

• Typical office environment, climate-controlled, minimal noise.
• Extended work hours may be required to meet project deadlines or resolve unexpected problems.
• This position is required to be in-office.