Programmer Analyst

Programmer Analyst
Role Details:
The Programmer Analyst's role is to define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain new software applications in support of the achievement of business requirements. This includes writing, coding, testing, and analyzing software programs and applications. The Programmer Analyst will also research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle.
Work Location: This position will work from our Robards, KY location.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or related field of study
• 3-5 years' experience in the Information Technology field preferred.
• Experience interviewing end-users for insight on functionality, interface, problems, and/or usability issues.
• Hands-on experience developing test cases and test plans.
• Flexible and adaptable regarding learning and understanding new technologies.
• Ability to conduct research into software-related issues and products.
• Proficiency in a variety of programming languages, including C#, JavaScript, SQL
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with developers, programmers, and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.
• Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures.
• Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of software's business requirements, objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with internal users and departments.
• Assist in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
• Research, identify, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all internal and external program users.
• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

• Recommend, schedule, and perform software improvements and upgrades.
• Liaise 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 and applications according to specifications.
• Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of company 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.
• Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas.
• Generate statistics and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process.
• Develop and maintain user manuals and guidelines.
• Train end users to operate new or modified programs.

Scope of Role:
The descriptions contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification. Other duties or responsibilities may be added at management's sole discretion. Moreover, this description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Employees are expected to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In accordance with the Company's ADA Policy, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates at times in a manufacturing plant environment. This role routinely will be required to walk up and down stairs, observe through vision and hearing, and may be exposed to heat, cold, and loud noises intermittently.
This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
EEO/ Affirmative Action:
The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race; color; sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity); marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; creed; religion; national origin; citizenship status; ethnicity; age; disability; genetic information; veteran or service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. It is the Company's policy not to request any employees genetic information or to make any employment decision based on genetic information.
The Company is committed to advancing the principles of equal employment opportunity through its affirmative action plan which it maintains in accordance with all legal requirements in order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment with the Company regardless of their race, color, gender, disability, and veteran status.