Programmer Analyst IV

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is seeking a Programmer Analyst IV to help develop project plans for testing, analyzing, and maintaining software in alignment with business needs. The role includes supervising new systems development, directing changes to existing systems, and managing interfaces between systems.

The position also involves conducting feasibility studies, making actionable recommendations, and supporting senior management in shaping the strategic IT direction for the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, IT, or related field with coursework.
• Five (5) years of related full-time paid experience OR combination to equal nine (9) years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of project plans to test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of business requirements.
• Supervise and/or lead the development of new systems, directing changes to existing systems, and controlling interfaces between systems.
• Initiate complex feasibility studies and make recommendations for actions to be taken.
• Assist senior departmental management in determining the strategic IT direction for the area and/or unit, interfacing with IT leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / MIS / IT or related area

Job description

The Programmer Analyst IV's role is to assist with the development of project plans to test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of business requirements. This position is also responsible for supervising and/or leading the development of new systems, directing changes to existing systems, controlling the interfaces between the systems, initiating complex feasibility studies, and making recommendations for actions to be taken. The position is also expected to assist senior departmental management in determining the strategic IT direction for the area and/or unit and, as such, may interface with key IT leadership. Discretion and sound judgment is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in computer science, MIS, IT, or other related area plus five (5) years related full‑time paid experience OR a combination of related education and/or experience to equal nine (9) years. Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, but before employment can be confirmed.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.