Focus System Software Programmer

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years of systems analysis/programming experience, with specific emphasis in:
  • FOCUS and Web FOCUS programming
  • Data access methods using FOCUS Masters
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)

• Skill in coding with FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and access methods using FOCUS Masters and Structured Query Language (SQL)

• Ability to review FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and determine and document business rules/logic addressed and database actions included

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of maintaining existing computing applications

• Knowledge of relational database theories and concepts

• Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system, including transaction type details and interfacing methods

• Knowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), Job Control Language (JCL) and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)

• Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation and resolution of custom-written computer application production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problems

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level analysts

• Skill in accurately estimating time requirements for computer programming tasks in a computer application maintenance environment

• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Technical Architects to build efficient, viable solutions in the maintenance of business applications utilizing all established departmental standards

• Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design effective information solutions

• Ability to prepare complex computer program specifications

• Ability to prepare computer program test plans and to create test databases and test environments

• Ability to interact and collaborate directly with customers, technical staff, and management

• Skill in interpreting and communicating technical information both verbally and in writing

• Ability to develop and manage technical documentation in accordance with the Department's standards

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Experience working on accounting and financial computing applications and monitoring complex interfaces with external systems

NICE TO HAVE:

• Accounting or Financially related degree
• Skill in coding and debugging applications using web based and object oriented programming languages
• Ability to translate between Mainframe based technologies to .Net
• Skill in data conversion techniques, data cleansing approaches and validating data relationship
• Knowledge of federal authorization and reimbursement computer systems, including interfacing methods

Need Local Candidates

Best Regards,

Paramjot Singh