Application Developer

Responsible for the full systems development life cycle management of projects/programs. Provides direction for technical and business resources. Actively participates in long-range strategy planning and manages policy development to address complex business issues, provides leadership to cross-functional teams. Serves as the primary point of contact from project/program inception to delivery. Defines and develops project management infrastructure, manages a methodology driven quality plan, monitors and controls the quality of the deliverable, as well as manages the project completion process through customer acceptance. Works with business unit managers and forms alliances on projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements/conflicts and vendor contract clarification.

Coordinates systems analysis and applications development activities through direct and indirect staff. Directs development teams in the areas of scheduling, technical direction, future planning and standard development practices. Participates in budgeting and capital equipment processes and quality improvement activities for the development organization. Meets scheduledmilestones to ensure project/ program objectives are met in a timely manner and has an in-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing and implementing systems analysis and applications development projects and programs.

Provides design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy. Develops enterprise level application and custom integration solutions including major enhancements and interfaces, functions and

features. Uses a variety of platforms to provide automated systems applications to customers. Provides

expertise regarding the integration of applications across the business. Determines specifications, then plans, designs, and develops the most complex and business critical software solutions, utilizing appropriate software engineering processes—either individually or in concert with project team. Will assist in the most difficult support problems.

Develops programming and development standards and procedures as well as programming architectures for code reuse. Has in-depth knowledge of state-of-the art programming languages and object-oriented approaches in designing, coding, testing and debugging programs. Understands and consistently applies the attributes and processes of current application development methodologies. Researches and maintains knowledge in emerging technologies and possible application to the business. Viewed both internally and externally as a technical expert and critical technical resource across multiple disciplines. Acts as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor and change agent.

Responsible for developing and deploying integrated solutions aimed at modernizing, consolidating and coordinating the independently designed applications within and across the enterprises. Determines how existing applications, legacy systems, databases, Web interfaces and/or hardware logic, which may be currently operating on multiple platforms, work together to meet the new and emerging enterprise requirements. Develops methods to efficiently reuse existing components. Works with users to gather business requirements, performs database analysis, codes and tests middleware routines to ensure successful and seamless communication among the various IT systems and applications components. Participates in component and data architecture design, software product evaluation and buy vs. build recommendations.

Possesses skills and knowledge of Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) methodologies and processes such as object-oriented programming, distributed, cross-platform program communication using message brokers with Common Object Request Broker Architecture, enterprise-wide content and data distribution using common databases and data standards implemented with the Extensible Markup Language (XML), middleware applications and message queuing approaches.

Responsible for the design and development of IT systems. Develops design and functional specifications, produces deliverables related to the project(s) assigned and assists in post implementation support and system enhancements. Responsible for selecting appropriate C.A.S.E. tools to develop systems and software. Responsible for gathering, compiling and synthesizing information with regard to technology processes or systems. Possesses experience in minicomputer or client/server environments including the implementation and support of resource planning, sales automation, marketing, financial and distribution systems.

Works closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. These solutions must be aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards. Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting applications software that is delivered on time and within budget. Makes recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code. Responsibilities may also include participation in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation and buy vs. build recommendations. Has experience in systems analysis, design and a solid understanding of development, quality assurance and integration methodologies.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent

work experience.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

A minimum of 10 years of IT and business/industry work experience, with at least 3 years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders. Requires advanced technical and business knowledge in software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management and other related disciplines/processes.

A minimum of 7 years of IT and business work experience including managing team(s) in systems analysis and/or programming functions.

A minimum of 7 years of experience in multiple IT areas and 2–3 years of relevant architecture experience. Requires advanced to expert level knowledge and understanding of architecture, applicationssystems design and integration.

A minimum of 5 years of programming/systems analysis experience with emphasis in applications andsystems architectural design and development, database and middleware technologies.

A minimum of 3 years of systems analysis/programming experience.

A minimum of 2 years of programming/systems analysis experience.

Senior level management in systems analysis and applications development. Has overall responsibility for department decisions and management. Provides strategic direction, coaches and mentors more junior management staff and/or senior technical staff. Accountable for IT functional/departmental results. Frequently reports to a Chief Information Officer or Chief Technology Officer.

Middle level management in systems analysis and programming functions. Typically manages and mentors supervisors, project leads and/or technical staff. Works under general direction of senior level management. Frequently reports to a Director, Systems and Programming, Departmental IT Executive or Operating Unit IT Executive.

Expert/lead technical role. Typically works on multiple IT projects as a project leader. Works on projects/issues of high complexity that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff.

Advanced professional level role. Works on projects that may span a broad range of systems and enterprise-wide complex components. Requires in-depth knowledge across multiple technical environments and possesses increased level of business knowledge. Works on major projects providing subject matter expertise and technical direction to more junior technical staff.

Intermediate professional level role. Develops systems solutions requiring analysis and research. Works on small to large, complex projects that require increased skill in multiple technical environments and possesses knowledge in a specific business area. Works on one or more projects as a project team member or sometimes as a project lead. May coach more junior technical staff.

Intermediate professional level role. Develops solutions requiring analysis and research. Works on small to large, complex projects that require increased skill in multiple technical environments and possesses knowledge in a specific business area. Works on one or more projects as a project team member or occasionally as a project lead. May coach more junior technical staff.