Programmer Analyst (11293)
Programmer Analyst
New Haven, CT
Pay Range: $75.00-$90.00/hour
Overview:
A Programmer Analyst is responsible for designing and developing system solutions to meet business needs using senior-level tools and techniques. This role involves analyzing, coding, designing, testing, documenting, and supporting computer application software systems. The position will include providing interfaces between internal teams and external parties. The Programmer Analyst will also mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative environment.
Core Responsibilities: Analyze new assignments, design, and develop programming requirements and software specifications. Serve as a technical lead as assigned. Prepare business cases defining potential benefits, options for achieving benefits through new or modified processes, and associated business risks. Estimate efforts, including researching and estimating costs of software development, unit testing, and upgrades of vendor packages. Lead design efforts with business analysts, systems analysts, programmers, solution architects, and other team members. Analyze and verify requirements for completeness, consistency, and feasibility. Develop and utilize standard templates for conveying technical designs clearly and concisely. Program and test selected components of complex applications and integrate with packaged solutions as needed. Analyze and resolve issues found during testing and debug production problems. Assist in coordinating technical teams for project initiatives. Mentor and guide technical staff, conducting peer reviews when necessary. Gather, synthesize, and update documentation for technology processes or systems. Produce project deliverables and provide post-implementation support. On-call and/or after-hours work may be required.
Essential Competencies:
Professionalism and personal accountability
Collaboration and teamwork
Effective communication
Adaptability to change
Customer and client service orientation
Skill Qualifications:
Required:
7-10 years of Life and Annuity Insurance experience
Proficiency in INGENIUM 6.0 or higher with Pathfinder
Experience in multi-system environments (custom-developed applications and packaged solutions)
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with the capacity to guide other technical staff
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives
Sound judgment in decision-making
Effective team participation, helping drive projects to completion
Systems/Technical Knowledge:
Advanced skills in various technical environments (e.g., Cobol, DB2, JCL, TSO, JavaScript)
Proficient in data analysis and performing advanced SQL queries
Competency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook); advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros)
Understanding of REST & SOAP Web Services and experience with tools like SoapUI and REST API clients
Education and Experience Qualifications:
Required:
7-10 years of Life and Annuity Insurance experience
Experience with INGENIUM 6.0 and above with Pathfinder
BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
7+ years of experience in systems analysis or programming or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Preferred:
ITIL Foundation certification
Experience with ServiceNow
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.
Skills:
Analysis Skills, Annuities, Application Programming Interface (API), Business Analysis, Business Case, Cobol Programming Language, Communication Skills, Component Selection, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Software, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, IBM DB2, IBM TSO/ISPF, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, JCL (Job Control Language), JavaScript, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Word, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, REST (Representational State Transfer), Requirements Management, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Specification, Software Testing, Standards Development, Support Documentation, Systems Analysis, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Testing, Unit Test, Vlookups, Web Services, Writing Skills
About the Company:
USPRO
USPRO, a Boston-born and bred, woman-owned and operated company, has built a solid reputation as a top provider of temporary and permanent hiring solutions in the aerospace/defense, healthcare and manufacturing industry.
Our goal has always been to scour the land for the best in order to offer the best.
Our outstanding service model has earned us five-star prestige as a top supplier to government and private sector employers in the aerospace, manufacturing and healthcare industry.
Our mantra is simple: Working together, well quickly set the standard that there are no limits to anything youre looking to accomplish. No limits at all.
Company Size:
20 to 49 employees
Industry:
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Founded:
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Website:
https://www.uspro.net/
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