Robert Half is looking for a Programmer Analyst who combines a real passion for formulating and defining systems scope and objectives with an understanding of software and applications programming and industry requirements. In this role, you would provide recommendations for developing or modifying applications or databases, using research and fact-finding. Apply now for this long-term contract / contract / temporary Programmer Analyst position in Richardson, Texas.Major responsibilities- Analyzes and documents issues. Works with other programmers to correct code problems- Evaluates processing procedures and suggests ways to improve- Provides end users and other partner groups with continuing training and assistance for a specific application, system or process- Analyzes user requests for systems changes or improvements. Documents functional requirements and assesses cost, feasibility and utility. Develops recommendation as to how, when or whether to proceed with making the changes- Creates and updates dictionaries for applications and systems support by the analyst- Build and test programming changes for each phase of systems development prior to implementation. Writes test cases and expected results. Reviews results for conformance to requirements. May plan simple tests or a defined subset of a larger system test. May make recommendations for acceptance/rejection if requirements are not all met- Acts as the in-house guide on applications, systems and/or processes to internal clients in identifying and resolving, processing/reporting programming problems. Consultation can take the form of troubleshooting and/or education- Assists in the developing communication content for specific system changes being implemented in production