Programmer Analyst #1062399

FastTek Global; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking an experienced Programmer Analyst to support Master Person Index (MPI), Michigan Index Data Stewardship Portal, and Symmetry applications within the MDHHS technology stack in Lansing, MI.

The role focuses on maintenance, support, and enhancement of critical data and process automation across Linux environments, with a strong emphasis on SDLC adherence and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience for enterprise-scale systems.
• Hands-on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM).
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Write high level functional requirement documents.
• Work in Linux Operating Systems.
• Develop scripts in PowerShell.
• Work in Git and GitHub for repositories.
• Work closely with Database Administrators to develop and execute SQL scripts.
• Create monthly reports for MDM applications.
• Work with client for task and ticket resolutions in MPI and MIDSP.
• Work on creating and deploying certificates on Windows and Linux systems.
• Work closely with Infrastructure teams for maintenance and issue resolution.
• Execute full SDLC including gathering requirements and writing specifications.
• Experience developing prototypes and mockups for user review.
• Assist with EASA hosting documents and firewall rules.
• Design, develop, and implement test plans and reports.
• Create or collect test data and execute tests.
• Assist with UAT testing and test cases.
• Provide defect and incident tracking information.
• Assist with RFC implementations.
• Maintain system documentation after upgrades.
• Monitor applications in production and non-production environments.

Skills

Java/J2EE development

IBM InfoSphere MDM

Apache Kafka

Linux/Unix

Job description

Lansing, Michigan Programmer Analyst #1062399

Position Description

The position is responsible for providing ongoing maintenance and support for Master Person Index (MPI), Michigan Index Data Stewardship Portal and Symmetry applications supported within our department. These applications are part of the Technology and Database area. The resource is integral to supporting and improving MDHHS automated processes, streamlining critical business processes, data integrity, SEM/SUITE compliance, and securing the applications. As a lead, the resource participates in a variety of assignments that provides for the enhancement, integration, maintenance, and implementation of projects. The resource also provides application oversight to business analysts and to other teams integrating with Master Person index. Not having a resource on staff will delay ongoing and future project work within the area and lead to DTMB inability to deliver on priotized enhancements and maintenance from MPI to all major applications like Bridges, MiIntegrate. HESB in MDHHS.

Responsibilities

• Write high level functional requirement documents.
• Work in Linux Operating Systems
• Develop scripts in PowerShell.
• Work in Git and GitHub for repositories.
• Work closely with Database Administrators to develop and execute SQL scripts.
• Create monthly reports for MDM applications.
• Work with client for task and ticket resolutions in MPI and MIDSP.
• Work on creating and deploying certificates on Windows and Linux systems.
• Work closely with Infrastructure teams like Server team (Linux, Windows) and Network team for maintenance and issue resolution.
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC) including experience in gathering requirements. and writing functional/technical specifications for complex projects.
• Experience developing, prototypes, mockup for users review and approval.
• Exposure to flowcharts, screen layouts and documentation to ensure logical flow of the system requirements.
• Assist with Enterprise Architecture Solution Assessment (EASA), Hosting document and Firewall Rules.
• Design, develop, and implement test plans and test reports for applications or subsystems.
• Create or collect test data and execute approved tests to determine the accuracy of program logic to produce desired results.
• Assist with UAT Testing, Test cases, Post Implementation testing.
• Provide defect and incident tracking information.
• Assist with implementation of Request for Change (RFC - application changes, infrastructure changes, etc.).
• Maintain/update system documentation as a result of system upgrades.
• Monitors applications both production and non-production environments.
• Provide application support for business client applications that are maintained by DTMB.
• Delivering product and service based upon the core concepts of software Development.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of software development experience supporting enterprise-scale systems
• Strong hands‑on experience with IBM InfoSphere MDM v14.x Standard Edition (Virtual MDM), including MDM data models, entities, transactions, batch processing, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka

Preferred Skills

• Healthcare Experience

Other Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of MDM concepts and IBM MDM product capabilities, with the ability to understand, maintain, and enhance an existing MDM Standard Edition implementation built by a third‑party vendor
• 8+ years of Java / J2EE experience, including Java, JSP, and REST/SOAP- based services, with strong production troubleshooting skills
• 5+ years of experience working with Linux/Unix operating systems, including command‑line usage, log analysis, and system‑level troubleshooting
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka, including topic creation and configuration, producer and consumer development, message flow troubleshooting, and understanding of Zookeeper and Kafka KRaft concepts using strimzi operator.
• Experience with batch processing using WildFly and Kafka
• Experience working with application servers such as WildFly, including application deployments, startup, configuration, health checks, and runtime issue resolution
• Experience integrating Kafka with WildFly-based applications and IBM MDM Standard Edition
• Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments
• Strong Linux/Unix shell scripting skills (Bash), including automation and operational scripting
• Experience creating, scheduling, and maintaining CRON jobs for batch and scheduled processes
• Experience in development of Flowable is a strong plus
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azuredevops, azure git repo, or similar tools
• Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud and OCP containerized environments
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure
• Exposure to OpenShift and Kubernetes is a strong plus
• Experience with ELK / Elastic Stack for log monitoring and troubleshooting, including correlating logs across Kafka, WildFly, and MDM
• Experience working with data and supporting mission-critical production systems
• Ability to independently own, maintain, and support complex systems with minimal external dependency"

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years! FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused. We’ve differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you’ve heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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