Developer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Kansas is seeking a programmer to provide support in the development and enhancement of information systems. The role involves transforming user requirements into effective application solutions, developing program source code, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team and may include eligibility for a state tax credit scheme.

Responsibilities

• Develop application design by transforming user requirements into technical design models.
• Constructs an application by developing program source code and test data.
• Install applications by obtaining implementation approvals.
• Perform application modification to satisfy business objectives.
• Plan assigned activities and provide input for project plans.
• Report on activity progress to inform the Project Leader.
• Utilize available programming tools to produce deliverables more productively.
• Promote departmental standards and procedures to ensure quality.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Good organization and time management skills

General knowledge of programming

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Goal oriented

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities

Highly motivated

Ability to work in team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related Field

Job description

Overview

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Job Summary

Provide programming and support in the development and enhancement of information systems. Analyst requirements to develop applications that are effective solutions. Receives moderate guidance with specific objectives defined on a weekly review or progress. Has knowledge on a limited variety of systems and understands how the customer uses the systems. Make use of programming languages in the accomplishment of systems development tasks.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops application’s design by transforming user requirements into technical design models, test plans and design reports to establish the most effective and efficient application solution.
• Constructs an application by developing program source code, execution control procedures and test data to provide a functioning information system.
• Installs applications by obtaining implementation approvals to perform computerized support of business functions.
• Performs assigned application modification to consistently satisfy business objectives.
• Plans assigned activities and provides input to Project Leader in producing detailed project plans.
• Reports on activities progress by communication activities status to inform Project Leader of actual achievement.
• Utilizes the available programming tools by educating oneself on tools and applying tools on programming activities to produce application deliverables more productively.
• Promotes departmental standards and procedures by complying with published standards and procedures to ensure the quality of our information systems.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related Field.

IT or relative experience required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Possesses good organization and time management skills
• General knowledge of programming, tools, and applications
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail, goal oriented
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time sensitive responsibilities
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work in team environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.