Programmer III - Remote AZ

Performs programming and maintenance on various programs and systems based on customer business requirements. Programmer II and Programmer III roles may be combined with SCRUM development responsibilities.

1 year-Experience in computer / information technology

Level II

3 years-Experience in computer / information technology

1 year- Experience in programming, query design, and database development

Level III

5 years-Experience in computer / information technology

3 years-Experience in programming, query design, and database development

1 year-Experience in project management

Required Education

• High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study (Applies to All Levels)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Level II

1 year-Experience in programming, query design, and database development

Level III

3 years-Experience in programming, query design, and database development

1 year-Experience in Project Management

Preferred Education

• Bachelors Degree in computer technology, business, or related field (Applies to All Levels)

Preferred Certifications

• Technical Certifications in programming languages (Applies to All Levels)

Level 1

• With assistance from Programmer III or Lead, maintain and develop basic-level systems and programs.
• Participate in the development, review, and creation of documentation used to support associated systems.
• Design and code basic-level systems, programs, and interfaces, using the appropriate structured programming techniques and programming languages.
• Develop and maintain databases.
• Create logic, system, and program flows.
• Write and execute unit test plans. Track and resolve any processing issues.
• Participate in small to medium projects.
• Create ad-hoc reports for internal and external customers.
• Research, respond to, and finalize questions or requests for research received from internal customers.
• Participate in the review of code and/or systems for proper design standards, content and functionality.
• Assist with development and delivery of presentations to staff and management
• Participate in all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle
• Analyze files and map data from one system to another
• Adheres to established source control versioning policies and procedures
• Meet timeliness and accuracy goals.
• Communicates status of work assignments to stakeholders and management.
  

Level 2

• With assistance from Programmer III or Lead, maintain and develop moderately complex systems and programs
• Participate or lead medium projects.
• Track and resolve processing problems, coordinating with all appropriate areas
• Assist Users/Analysts with the development of system interface specifications
• Develop, write and implement processing requirements and post implementation review
• Develop time and cost estimates and system modification schedules.
• Create and deliver presentations to staff and management.
• Maintain code base and configuration in development and test system environments.
  

Level 3

• Participate or lead large projects.
• Independently maintain and develop complex systems and programs.
• In cooperation with Lead Programmer, mentor and review work for levels 1 and 2.
• Maintain an extensive knowledge of new developments in programming and healthcare-related topics.
• Plan, lead, and implement large-scale or cross-functional projects using sound project management methodology.
• Work with Management to prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for software systems
• Assist in implementing new procedures, including workflows, manuals, and training materials.
• Coordinate and develop training materials for Programmers.
• Participate in technology planning
• Participate in the project prioritization process.
• Train new staff in the use, understanding, and configuration of the files, terms, and methods used in programming.
  

• SCRUM Responsibilities (LEVEL 2S AND LEVEL 3S)

  Levels 2 and 3 may assume SCRUM responsibilities on an interim or project basis. These functions are in addition to those outlined in Level 2 or Level 3.

• Act as SCRUM master for 1-2 SCRUM teams with a focus on guiding the teams towards process improvement.
• Participate in project teams as necessary.
• Facilitate sprint planning, retrospective and sprint demos.
• Assist product owner with management of backlog.
• Ensure cross-team coordination.
• Maintain relevant metrics that help the team monitor performance.
• Liaise between developers and User Experience/Visual Designers. Foster communication between the disciplines.

  ALL LEVELS

• Each progressive level includes the ability to perform the essential functions of any lower levels and mentor employees in those levels.
• The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Job Skills (Applies to All Levels)

• Knowledge of query design and ad-hoc report creation tools.
• Mathematics analysis and inductive reasoning skills.
• Programming languages and coding ability sufficient to meet the requirements at each level of responsibility, as defined in departmental documentation.
• Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design, structured programming, data mapping, and testing.

Required Professional Competencies (Applies to All Levels)

• Strong analytical skills to support independent and effective decisions.
• Perserverance in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with multiple priorities, sometimes under limited time contstraints.

• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationship with others.

Required Leadership Experience and Competencies (Applies to All Levels)

• Ability to take appropriate risks, using available data.
• Ability to build synergy with a diverse team in an ever-changing environment.