Computer Programmer Analyst

Towson; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson is seeking an individual to work on moderately complex programming projects, providing support in areas such as analysis, evaluation, development, and maintenance of computer systems. Responsibilities include assisting with project planning, coding, testing, documentation, and ensuring compliance with security procedures. The role promotes collaboration in a team environment while also allowing for independent work depending on project requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer programming and systems analysis.
• Ability to prepare programming specifications.
• Knowledge of security procedures and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project planning for programming needs.
• Prepare program documentation and coding logic.
• Code, test, and debug programming instructions.
• Maintain knowledge of security procedures.
• Install updates and revisions for computer programs.
• Provide documentation on revisions.
• Offer technical support to end users.

Job description

Work alone or as part of a team on small, moderately complex projects, assisting higher level analysts/programmers in the analysis, evaluation, development and maintenance of computer programs, systems, and procedures used to process data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in the project planning process that determines programming and hardware needs. Assist in preparing programming specifications and in developing coding logic.
2. Prepare charts, diagrams, and other program and system documentation as needed.
3. Code, test, and debug detailed programming instructions, based on programming specifications normally prepared by higher level analysts/programmers, and using computer languages identified and available in the Infrastructure Tool Kit (ITK).
4. Maintain current knowledge of and follow all security procedures. Identify, respond to, and report actual or potential security risks.
5. Assist in the installation of updates and revisions to computer programs and procedures.
6. Prepare and provide final documentation on revisions and updates for the computer operations function.
7. Provide technical support to end users on the revisions or updates.
8. Perform other job‑related tasks as assigned or required to support the duties outlined above.