P-118-26, Applications Programmer Analyst – Information Technology (IT)

City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Providence seeks an Applications Programmer Analyst in IT to provide analysis and technical assistance for financial applications, gather requirements and specify solutions under the CIO's direction. Occasional scheduled and emergency work at night and on weekends.

Duties include leading technical projects in finance, HR, payroll, retirement benefits and purchasing; evaluate system needs; develop and modify application and database systems; document changes; train users and provide help

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates Degree from accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience working in a computing environment similar in size and complexity to the City of Providence.
• Knowledge of Windows OS/Server, ERP Platforms, Microsoft Dynamics Development Environment, AI Coding and Support Tools, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• For applications in finance, human resources, payroll, retirement benefits administration, and purchasing: gather requirements, specify solutions and lead technical project implementation.
• Evaluates the systems needs of staff and operating departments and recommends solutions; research commercial applications; prepare TOC and ROI analysis.
• Develops, tests, supports, and modifies application systems and database systems
• Documents all systems designed and modified
• Provide User training as required
• Assist with help desk and user support as needed
• Responsible for management of small to medium sized projects

Skills

Non-technical communication

End-user support

Learning systems

Interpersonal skills

Training capability

Resource prioritization

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP Platforms

Microsoft Dynamics

AI coding tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

P-118-26, Applications Programmer Analyst - Information Technology (IT)

Job Type: Union

Job No.: P-120-26

Department: Information Technology

Grade: IT5

Posting Dates: 09/03/2026 - 09/25/2026

The City of Providence welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce at all levels of the organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit hiring discrimination of any type. All City hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Summary

Provide analysis and technical assistance for the City's financial applications, gather requirements, and specify solutions under the direction of City's Chief Information Officer or designated staff.

Occasional scheduled and emergency work at night and on weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• For applications in the areas of finance, human resources, payroll, retirement benefits administration, and purchasing: gather requirements, specify solutions and lead technical project implementation.
• Evaluates the systems needs of staff and operating departments and recommends solutions to problems. Research commercial applications, provide functional analysis and comparisons, prepare TOC and ROI analysis, and recommend solutions.
• Develops, tests, supports, and modifies application systems and database systems
• Documents all systems designed and modified
• Provide User training as required
• Designs, builds and supports database systems required for the effective functioning of those departments
• Develops, tests and modifies internal application systems: Develops block diagrams and logic flowcharts
• Codes review, prepare test data, tests and debugs and manages implementation of system building
• Revises and updates programs as required
• Maintains technology expertise, keeping current with evolving systems analysis, programming and database technology
• Develop ad-hoc report and analysis as required
• Develop general and project specific user documentation
• Assist with help desk and user support as needed
• Responsible for management of small to medium sized projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Associates Degree from accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience working in a computing environment similar in size and complexity to the City of Providence.
• Knowledge of a range of computer operating systems/applications including Windows Application Servers/Client OS (current versions), ERP Platforms, Microsoft Dynamics Development Environment, AI Coding and Support Tools, Microsoft Office (Current Version) and other tools and applications as determined by City IT director/CIO.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to end users. Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.
• Work with users requires interpersonal skills.
• Capable of providing comprehensive training.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Training Requirements

Upon Appointment:

Sustainment:

• Maintain skills to support new software releases, as it relates to these duties.