Senior Developer

Magnit; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Developer for a hybrid role in Columbia, SC. The successful candidate will design, code, and implement complex applications, requiring at least 8 years of experience in development and advanced knowledge of SAS. This position involves managing system operations and requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 8 years of application development or systems testing experience.
• Advanced knowledge of programming languages and integration methodologies.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test and debug complex applications.
• Provide expertise regarding integration of applications.
• Conduct analysis and design for complex business problems.

Skills

Advanced analysis

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SAS

Windows Server

Job description

Senior Developer

Title: Senior Developer

Location: Columbia, SC 29219 -- HYBRID

Client: BCBS

Pay Rate: $50.00 - $70.00/hour on W2.

Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $70.00/hr

• Partial Onsite - 2-3 days onsite a week
• Work Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00-5:00 - plus potential overtime, on call, weekends
• Required Technologies: Application administration for Base SAS server, SAS Metadata Server, SAS Office Analytics running on Windows Server.
• Day to Day: System Management, User Management, Maintenance and Support, Performance Monitoring Soft Skills Advanced analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing (might present to the SAS user group). Able to work well under pressure individually and as part of a team. Extensive knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building. Familiar with project management concepts.

Duties

• Responsible for analysis, design, programming, and implementation of the most complex applications tasks and projects in the area. Devise feasible, logical procedures to resolve business problems through the use of computer resources. Formulate scope and objectives through research to develop or modify complex systems. Provide technical direction and support in the development and support of business systems software and procedures. Design, code, test and debug the most complex application programs.
• 20% Provide expertise regarding the integration of applications across the business. Conceive, design, and implement structures and programs to business systems software.
• 15% Act as an internal consultant, advocate, mentor, and change agent providing expertise and technical guidance on complex projects. Work closely with customers, business analysts, and team members to determine business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions. Ensure solutions are aligned with business and IT strategies and comply with the organization’s architectural standards.
• 15% Provide design recommendations based on long-term IT organization strategy. Make recommendations towards the development of new code or reuse of existing code. Responsibilities may also include participation in component and data architecture design, performance monitoring, product evaluation and buy versus build recommendations.
• 15% Perform analysis, design, programming, and implementation on systems and procedures to solve complex business or scientific problems. Develop enterprise-level applications and custom integration solutions. Evaluate complex interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect another related area. 15% Develop programming and development standards. Devise new sources of data and develop new approaches and techniques. Involved in the full systems life cycle and is responsible for designing, coding, testing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting application software that is delivered on time and within budget.
• 15% Provide guidance to lower-level programmers/analysts. Lead, plan, organize, and/or coordinate complex projects or phases of large projects. Determine and resolve problems with other systems analysts, programmers, and systems users.
• 5% Test designed programs, verify logic, perform any necessary "debugging," and write the documentation.

Minimum Required Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of applications/development, quality assurance and integration methodologies, concepts and facilities in a mainframe, midrange, and/or PC/LAN environment.
• Demonstrates a high level of technical proficiency in the areas of programming languages, platform capabilities, and methods of systems analysis and program design.
• Advanced analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates logical abstract thinking and assimilating/adhering to project goals and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
• Extensive knowledge of interpersonal skills/team building.
• Familiar with project management concepts.
• Ability to assess requirements, alternatives, and risks/benefits for low- to high-impact projects.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients, vendors etc.
• In-depth understanding of organizational functions, behavior, and inter-relationships.
• Minimum Required Software and Other Tools: Advanced knowledge of relevant operating systems, programming languages, and development tools and their usage in the company.
• Work Environment: Customer-focused, project-oriented programming environment. Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree-in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other job-related degree.
• Degree Equivalency: 4 years of job-related work experience or 2 years of job-related experience plus an associate’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or other job-related degree
• Minimum Required Work Experience: 8 years-of application development, systems testing or other job-related experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met).

Qualifications / Licensure

Preferred years of experience: 1+ Years

Travel Required: No travel required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

Information Services and Technology, Information and Media