Position Purpose:

Responsible for developing code in support of new application functionality or defect remediation according to design specifications. Works independently on difficult assignments that are broad in nature requiring originality and ingenuity with some latitude for unreviewed actions or decisions.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Codes and documents software programs in accordance with design specifications.
2. Provides guidance to application developers.
3. Creates unit and integration test plans.
4. Performs unit and integration testing.
5. Participates in peer code reviews.
6. Supports application deployment.
7. Understands IS Security measures and current standards, practices and technology.

Additional Functions:

1. Proactively identifies opportunities to improve existing methodologies, processes or other areas of application delivery performance. .
2. Proactively communicates issues and status as required. .
3. May contribute to software design development. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Experience with software development methodologies, the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and best practices.
2. IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) exposure is desired.
3. Experience working in teams.
4. Proficiency with an Integrated Development Environment (IDE).
5. Proficiency with MS Office.
6. Exercises problem solving and creativity when developing code, to create efficient, reusable software, which results in minimal maintenance. .
7. Basic communications (oral and written and interpersonal) skills. Proven ability to develop effective relationships with peers and first level management.
8. A Masters degree may be used to offset one year of experience; PhD may offset two years of experience.

A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.