HBITS-08-15096-Programmer-Expert

Knowledge Builders Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge Builders Inc. is seeking a Programmer– Expert level to support NYS HESC projects. The role focuses on integrating with CS development teams for governor initiatives and grants/loan programs, leveraging Java/J2EE, JSP, and WebSphere in a SDLC-driven environment.

The position emphasizes extensive SDLC experience, web development skills, and collaboration with IT units to ensure successful delivery of web-based solutions within the HESC portfolio.

Qualifications

• 84+ months of experience in .Net application development.
• 84+ months of experience in SQL Server / SQL programming.
• 84+ months of experience in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JSON.
• 84+ months of experience in all aspects of SDLC.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teams for projects with a Web component and document scope and timeline.
• Analyze and document business requirements via JAD sessions and interviews with experts.
• Develop prototypes and design documents following HESC SDLC.
• Develop, document, and maintain programs, modules, and Web pages (Java/J2EE stack, JSP, HTML/CSS).
• Configure WebSphere Application Server resources for local deployment and testing.
• Create and refresh test plans, execute tests, and review results.

Skills

.Net development

SQL Server

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

JSON

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Tools

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

JSON

Job description

Project/Program

Based on Governor’s Office priorities, there are crucial initiatives that benefit New York State Higher Education Services (HESC) and are part of the ITS/HESC project portfolio. This position will supplement the CS development staff for governor initiatives resulting from the 2022 NYS Budget and that effect HESC’s Grants and Scholarship as well as Loan Forgiveness programs.

Job Description

Based on Governor’s Office priorities, there are crucial initiatives that benefit New York State Higher Education Services (HESC) and are part of the ITS/HESC project portfolio. This position will supplement the CS development staff for governor initiatives resulting from the 2022 NYS Budget and that effect HESC’s Grants and Scholarship as well as Loan Forgiveness programs.

Day-to-day Tasks

Daily tasks include but are not limited to:

• Participate in teams for projects that have a Web functional component. Prepare size and scope analysis and timeline documentation.
• Analyze and document business requirements by participating in Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions, interviewing Business Area Experts, etc.
• Develop prototypes based on the requirements and prepare Internal and External Design documents in accordance with HESC's System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Using Analysis and Design documents, develop, document, and maintain programs, modules, classes, objects, Web pages, etc., as applicable. Environment consists of JAVA J2EE development using IBM's Rational Software Architect, Java Server Pages (JSP), and Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) on WebSphere Application Server.
• Configure local WebSphere Application Server resources and bindings for local application deployment and testing.
• Create development test plans and prepare and/or refresh test conditions and associated accounts. Following the test plan, execute unit, run stream, subsystem, and regression tests as needed.
• Review all test results, comparing the results to the identified conditions. Debug and rerun as needed.
• Provide business area and external customer support for the project deliverables.
• Act as a Web functional liaison with other units in Information Technology (IT) and with other Divisions in HESC. Provide information and support as needed.
• Follow all existing guidelines and recommend new guidelines for Web functional development.

Mandatory Qualifications

Programmer–

Creates computer software. May specialize in one area of computer software or may write code for many kinds of software.

Expert

84+ months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.

Requested Qualifications

• 84+ months of experience in .Net application development.
• 84+ months of experience in SQL Server \ SQL programming.
• 84+ months of experience in HTML5\CSS\JavaScript\JSON.
• 84+ months of experience in all aspects of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.