Application Developer 26

 
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: DSS has a constant increased need for the provision of full systems life cycle applications development on various computer platforms, including a variety of client eligibility and recertification systems, employment/work engagement services, claims systems, etc., that are critical to the operation and functioning of DSS programs, requiring periodic refinements to maintain the applications at optimum service levels. Having a project portfolio which properly reflects the user’s business needs and DSS’ workload is crucial. Therefore, there is a need for IT consulting resources for the expanding responsibilities at DSS.
 
Tasks & Duties

• Develop system design specifications
• Develops and prepares documents for the general design of solutions that meet system and security requirements, including the selection of alternative approaches.
• Develops specifications for databases, communication systems, hardware, network, security, storage and software configurations.
• Develops structured diagrams for the specifications of databases, communication systems, computer or storage area networks, security or network programs.
• Develops, compiles, maintains and documents configurations of the following: databases, servers, computers, security and network monitor systems, packaged programs, macros, utilities, and communication systems.
• Develop system documentation 
• Develop operational and installation procedures for communication systems, hardware, network, security, storage and software.
• Develop guidelines and upgrade techniques of new operational procedures for the support of databases, hardware systems, operating systems software, network systems software, security and client server systems.
• Develop detailed systems operations designs. 
• Perform System Design/Programming
• Work with staff (e.g, managers, senior programmers, support staff, product manager) to plan program implementation, enhancements and changes
• Create, test and maintain program 
• Design reports, audit trails/logs, security mechanisms
• Provide assistance to technical support staff when they are unable to resolve a program, database, or IT issue by themselves
• Occasionally contact customers as may be needed to clarify the intent of a new feature or resolve a problem
• Provide general programming assistance to other programmers/projects as may be needed

Required Skills 
A minimum of 4 years of experience with the following skill sets:
·        Designing web services/WCF/API based applications
·        MVC, HTML 5.0, jQuery and Bootstrap
·        Data structures, data manipulation, databases, design, programming, testing and implementation
·        Technical and user documentation, software conversions
·        Exposure to environments include but are not limited to mainframe, mid-range, personal computers, laptops
·        Lead in the design of program specifications and the implementation of software solutions
·        DOT NET Development
·        both the Front and Backend processing of Web Applications
·        Oracle and SQL Server database usage