Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, documents and implements programs, applications and systems that meet client business requirements. Coordinates activities that affect availability, reliability, and functionality of delivered products. Reviews work of other development team members. Provides application assistance to business, support, and operations organizations. Collaborates with the business in developing business requirements.
location: CHICAGO, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $62 - 69 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

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

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors