Senior Applications Developer

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze, develop, and maintain program code as part of either a custom system or software package.
• Code written / maintained is expected to be well-engineered code that is efficient, effective, can be easily read by others, adequately commented, contains proper error handling, adheres to all coding standards and is robust.
• Perform peer review of team member’s code to ensure that it meets the guidelines expressed in this paragraph.
• Ensure that all migrated changes follow proper change control process including sufficient documentation as required by IT and Audit policies.
• Work closely with business SME personnel to develop and maintain a functional understanding and documentation of the business use of applications, what processes have been developed against the data and functions associated with those applications as well as any data challenges that may exist.
• Lead the process of analyzing and streamlining complex client business processes to best align technology solutions with business strategies.
• Represent user areas in the more complex systems enhancement and design activities.
• Lead requirement gathering and issue resolution meetings with technical and business resources.
• Create business requirements definition, functional, system design and technical specifications that are detailed, complete and in compliance with the Weis Markets IT standards.
• Develop unit and system test scripts, execute and validate with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Absorb and assist the business team with creation of business UAT and system test plans.
• Identify, communicate to appropriate business and technical staff, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Present design ideas, status reports and application information in a well-organized and effective manner.
• Communicate complex ideas in a clear way to associates with varying level of technological understanding.
• Demonstrate proficiency in and is able to teach others the technology needed to support application(s), including where applicable: coding languages, database, Internet, Intranet, Extranet, client/server architectures, and interface technologies.
• Develop positive relationships with client personnel that foster client ties, seeking opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Manage client expectations effectively and effectively communicate status of all open work.
• Maintain documentation for all support and issue resolution tasks associated with support of the application.
• Facilitate and ensure compliance of government or regulatory standards (SOX, PCI, internal audit, external audit, etc.).
• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a commitment to corporate success. Encourage others to do the same.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in computer related field and minimum of 10 years of experience in the Information Technology field.
• Solid knowledge of the API frameworks.
• Solid knowledge in database technology.
• Experience with .NET or JAVA.
• The ability to self manage support/issue priorities.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to interact with users of varying levels of technological understanding.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Possesses good time management skills and has the ability to self manage support/issue priorities.
• Provides leadership and ability to motivate others.