Applications Systems Analyst

Application Systems Analyst (0-3)
W2 Contract to perm (GC/USC)
Tallahassee, FL (on site)
Must live in a commutable distance of Tallahassee.

This is professional and technical work defining, developing, testing, analyzing, and maintaining software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements with a project team leader in coordination with their supervisor. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs, as well as creating reports, dashboards, and other applications for client and/or web-based
solutions. Other activities include research, design, documentation, analysis, and modification of software specifications throughout the production life cycle. Support of vendor supplied solutions is another major role of the position which requires coordination and collaboration with internal staff and vendor representatives, configuration of system parameters, scripting, report generation, and training of end
users.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Collaborate with team leader(s) or supervisor in conceptualizing and developing new software, features, or applications.




• Assist team members to analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures under direction of a team leader or supervisor for complex processes.




• Assist team members to define, develop, and document software business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and
  departments.




• Assist team leader(s) or supervisor to define software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.




• Assist team leader(s) to research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users under direction of their supervisor. Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts under direction of team leader(s) and/or supervisor.




• Collaborate with vendors for efficient implementation of new software products, features, or systems and for resolution of any adaptation issues and recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.




• Collaborate with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems. Consistently write, translate, and code software programs, applications, and web pages according to specifications.




• Write/script code, configurations, reports and/or web pages to enhance functionality and/or performance of County applications as necessary.




• Design, run, and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.




• Train end users to operate new or modified programs. Install software products for end users as directed by supervisor and in collaboration with the infrastructure team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of a variety of programming tools and scripting languages such as C#, VBScript, Visual Studio, VB.Net, ASP.Net, HTML, XML, Oracle, JAVA, SQL, and Crystal Reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT Technology, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience that include technical certifications.




• Certifications in software development, VB. Net, ASP.Net, Oracle, JAVA, SQL. Additional related work experience and/or current technical certifications may substitute for education on a year for year basis.




• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have a favorable driving record.




• All Leon County employees (regular full-time and part-time, OPS, and PRN) are required to work before, during and after a Declared Local State of Emergency (DLSOE). Participation is considered a condition of employment.