Focus System Software Programmer

Position

Focus System Software Programmer

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Duration

12 Months contract

FOCUS System Software Programmer

MUST HAVE

• 5+ years of systems analysis/programming experience, with specific emphasis in:
• FOCUS and Web FOCUS programming
• Data access methods using FOCUS Masters
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Skill in coding with FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and access methods using FOCUS Masters and Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Ability to review FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and determine and document business rules/logic addressed and database actions included
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of maintaining existing computing applications
• Knowledge of relational database theories and concepts
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system, including transaction type details and interfacing methods
• Knowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), Job Control Language (JCL) and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)
• Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation and resolution of custom-written computer application production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problems
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level analysts
• Skill in accurately estimating time requirements for computer programming tasks in a computer application maintenance environment
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Technical Architects to build efficient, viable solutions in the maintenance of business applications utilizing all established departmental standards
• Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design efficient information solutions
• Ability to prepare complex computer program specifications
• Ability to prepare computer program test plans and to create test databases and test environments
• Ability to interact and collaborate directly with customers, technical staff, and management
• Skill in interpreting and communicating technical information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and manage technical documentation in accordance with the Department's standards
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on accounting and financial computing applications and monitoring complex interfaces with external systems

NICE TO HAVE

• Accounting or Financial related degree
• Skill in coding and debugging applications using web based and object oriented programming languages
• Ability to translate between Mainframe based technologies to .Net
• Skill in data conversion techniques, data cleansing approaches and validating data relationship
• Knowledge of federal authorization and reimbursement computer systems, including interfacing methods

I would love to talk to you if you think this position suits your interest.

If you are looking for rewarding employment and a company that puts its employees first, we would like to work with you. We also offer group health insurance.

NOTE

“Candidates that are offered a position are required to pass pre-employment drug and background screening”