IS Programmer

Location: Eau Claire, WI
Travel: As Needed

Description:

Develop proficiency in evaluating, installing, maintaining, testing, and modifying system software and support systems, and to perform the related work. Must be fully knowledgeable in several areas including operating systems, networks, protocols, telecommunications, and be fully qualified to work independently in all areas of systems programming. Applicants must have a high degree of technical expertise to work on all elements of multi-tasking systems, which require complex installation procedures. Programmer must be able to work alone or in a group environment following all guidelines of our Information Services policies and procedures. Analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems and devices to process data. Provide advanced-level software support for all related applications and Team Members.

Responsibilities:

Development & Support:

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of User’s operations to facilitate communication regarding User’s requirements
• Meet with Users to evaluate customer satisfaction
• Actively participate in developing program specifications, writing code, testing and implementing program changes and program development
• Develop test plans and thoroughly test/debug all programs prior to implementation
• Work closely with peers and managers in providing timeline and task information through analysis based on a proposed project scope
• Work with all plant Team Members and Managers to troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Follow and reinforce the "CTI Values"

Project Management:

• Ensure that project is completely and correctly followed according to established policies.
• Ensure that project work plan is followed to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure project(s) is completed on time.
• Maintain contact with users, department managers and team leaders to ensure project is completed as planned.
• Keep Manager informed on the status of all assigned projects.

Project Standards and Procedures:

• Follow all Corporate Standards and IS Systems Standards to develop/support projects.
• Provide input to IS Standards if existing standards require modifications or changes.
• Constantly monitor own work to ensure the highest level of quality.

Production Issues:

• Identify problem trends (single site or overall) pro-actively.
• Execute action plan(s) to determine problem, develop resolution and implement.
• Follow established process for problem handling or resolution.

Security and Confidentiality:

• Maintain information confidentiality and security.
• Protect and prevent unauthorized attempts to obtain corporate information.
• Suggest and recommend ideas for systems and data security.
• Report all unauthorized incidents to the management.

Other:

• Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Associates degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent object-oriented analysis and design skills
• Excellent analytical skills for problem determination and resolution.
• Ability to work independently, as well as, cooperate with others.
• Strong proficiency with Java, and Visual Basic, case tools and programming.
• Knowledge of Foxpro and MySQL is a plus.
• Knowledge of database administration, data definition language (DDL), structured query language (SQL), and object relational database design concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of UNIX operating system and proficient in understanding and writing UNIX shell programs.
• Must work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work. May be required to work overtime and provide on call support, including weekends and holidays.