Focus System Software Programmer

Arete Technologies, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm located in Florida seeks a skilled systems analyst with expertise in FOCUS and SQL programming. This role demands a candidate with over 5 years of experience, capable of analyzing complex workflows and providing independent solutions for technical issues. The ideal applicant will excel in communicating with teams, preparing technical documentation, and have a strong knowledge of accounting applications. Join us to contribute to challenging projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems analysis/programming experience.
• Skill in coding with FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs.
• Ability to analyze processes and workflows.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Review FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and document business rules.
• Plan and organize work assignments for analysts.
• Prepare test plans and create test databases.
• Develop and manage technical documentation.

Skills

FOCUS programming

Web FOCUS programming

Structured Query Language (SQL)

Technical analysis

Project collaboration

Time planning and organization

Technical documentation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Accounting application experience

Education

Accounting or Financially related degree

Tools

CICS

TSO

JCL

ISPF

Job description

Arete Technologies, Inc. offers a set of innovative consulting and outsourcing services, bridging the gap between requirements and outputs of various dexterous and facile companies worldwide. The thrust of providing global deliverables with focus on providing paramount and unsurpassed services combined with cost saving solutions to the clients.

We understand the business requirements in the present day corporate scenario and aspire to provide world-class services enabling the organization to burgeon and flourish while keeping the work-life balance intact. The global delivery mechanism followed at Arete Technologies, Inc. saddles proficient schemas and unconventional channels to provide one-stop solutions for all your workforce needs.

Our team is an exquisite amalgamation of vast experiences of over 30 years in IT consulting and staffing industry. Connoisseurs in the field of staff augmentation for IT, we operate on a 24 by 7 model with an aim of providing affordable and adept professionals with an assurance of satisfaction for both consultants and clients.

We are pre-eminent service providers in the field of staff augmentation, IT consultancy, software development, web development providing unexcelled services and focusing on both the employers and employees.

Job Description

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years of systems analysis/programming experience, with specific emphasis in:
  • FOCUS and Web FOCUS programming
  • Data access methods using FOCUS Masters
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Skill in coding with FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and access methods using FOCUS Masters and Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Ability to review FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and determine and document business rules/logic addressed and database actions included
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of maintaining existing computing applications
• Knowledge of relational database theories and concepts
• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system, including transaction type details and interfacing methods
• Knowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), Job Control Language (JCL) and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)
• Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation and resolution of custom‑written computer application production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problems
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level analysts
• Skill in accurately estimating time requirements for computer programming tasks in a computer application maintenance environment
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Technical Architects to build efficient, viable solutions in the maintenance of business applications utilizing all established departmental standards
• Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design effective information solutions
• Ability to prepare complex computer program specifications
• Ability to prepare computer program test plans and to create test databases and test environments
• Ability to interact and collaborate directly with customers, technical staff, and management
• Skill in interpreting and communicating technical information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and manage technical documentation in accordance with the Department's standards
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience working on accounting and financial computing applications and monitoring complex interfaces with external systems

NICE TO HAVE:

• Accounting or Financially related degree
• Skill in coding and debugging applications using web based and object oriented programming languages
• Ability to translate between Mainframe based technologies to .Net
• Skill in data conversion techniques, data cleansing approaches and validating data relationship
• Knowledge of federal authorization and reimbursement computer systems, including interfacing methods