KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Demonstrates skills from the Systems Designer 1 position)
Job Knowledge
? Analyzes, designs, and develops new applications/business systems and application enhancements according to business specifications and technical designs; creates technical specifications and documents deliverables
? Documents application requirements and models current/proposed information and process flows
? Ensures unit, system, and integration test plans exist, performs quality reviews of testing and coordinates testing across all teams
? Reviews work of others to ensure design approach and delivered product is consistent with business requirements
? Ensures all appropriate technical documentation is completed and up-to-date (program, system, change management, etc.)
? Assists in re-engineering system related processes
? Functions as subject matter expert in those areas where extensive knowledge is present
? Proficient in, and assists others in using programming aids and tools, utilities, database access methods, and systems software
? Addresses development issues escalated within the team
? Keeps abreast of current and emerging information technology and trends
Managing Resources
? Assists in the following project efforts: creating project plans with timelines, resolving problems on scheduling, controlling projects, ensuring deadlines are met
? Assists in overseeing analysis, design, and development of new systems and enhancements according to internal customer expectations and technical design
? Assists in preparation of cost benefit analysis and estimates
Business Focus
? May be required to staff disaster recovery site
? Assists in determining service level agreements and ensures they are met
? Reviews internal customer materials and training curriculum to ensure content accuracy
? Collaborates closely with the business to ensure that business needs are well understood and are designed into the provided solutions
? Coordinates or leads third level application support efforts
? May be required to provide 24 hour on call support
Other
? Administration/Organization: May be key contact for day-to-day vendor interface
? Communication: Communicates with internal customers in terms that the customer is able to understand (since this is part of the P/A role, do we also need it here if the requirement is to demonstrate all the skills from the P/A role?)
? Decision Making/Problem Resolution: Looks for improvements and recommends/implements innovative solutions
? Developing Others: Trains and mentors new and/or less experienced team members in development related areas
? Developing Others: May provide input into performance reviews and training objectives
? Leadership: May assist in leading design and code reviews, application post-implementation project review meetings, or team meetings
? Work Quality: Analyzes, documents, and resolves problems in accordance with department quality standards and procedures (should this not apply to ALL positions?)
? Performs at a level clearly above that of the related Systems Designer 1 position by demonstrating greater productivity, proficiency, leadership and mastery of job content
? Performs additional responsibilities as assigned
? Expectations associated with this position are outlined further in the IT Job Expectations document please refer to that document for a detailed list of additional requirements for this position
Nature and Scope:
? Supervisory role is limited to reviewing work of others, does not conduct performance reviews
? Works under minimal supervision, relying on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals
? Leads small to medium projects; participates in projects of all sizes

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Education

Required: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Years of Experience

A minimum of 7 years of in-depth applications programming and design experience

Required Skills

? Excellent analytical, problem solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
? Extensive knowledge of applicable programming languages, tools, and other applicable information technologies
? Extensive knowledge of programming methodology, test plan development, development life cycle and testing methods
? Extensive unit and system testing experience

********* This position requires candidate to come onsite, Chicago - corporate office, twice a week at a minimum. We are looking for candidates with prior working experience in Oracle Order Management, Inventory, Shipping Execution, SCM Modules with strong hands-on experience in development.

Preferred Skills

? Experience in the design and implementation of complex business applications
? Experience in leading projects

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