Senior Application Programmer (SR5233811-DOC)
Remote – United States
The Office of Technology Services (OTS) was established as a means of recognizing cost savings through the consolidation of State IT assets and resources. The creation of OTS consolidated a wide variety of existing hardware platforms, operating systems, database management systems, networks, third party software, and custom applications.
OTS leads the State’s technology procurement process in order to standardize technology over the entire organization, seek efficiencies of operations, maintenance, and scalability of new products introduced to the OTS suite of services which can eventually be offered to all in-scope agencies.
The scope of the proposed services will include the following:
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● Analyze and document the data conversion scope, approach, validated requirements, and the strategy for how the conversion will be performed. ● Map legacy data files and elements to the new system table(s) and columns. Mapping should include translation rules, foreign key rules, among other pertinent information. ● Work independently in developing program modules using SSIS ETL tool (SQL Server Integration Services) based on designs/storyboards ● Create and execute SQL Queries validating and analyzing data directly from various databases ● Execute team members’ SSIS programs and monitor runtimes ● Resolve SSIS program errors and program performance issues without assistance from team members ● Analyze/troubleshoot data integrity issue and data discrepancies ● Perform code reviews and testing on new code. ● Test conversion program modules to ensure accuracy ● Test how the converted data performs within the system ● Participates in all necessary team meetings and design sessions in accordance with Scrum ceremonies. ● Provide technical knowledge transfer, training, documentation, mentorship, and guidance to State personnel for all requested work.
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Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are mandatory:
| ● Three (3) plus years of expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas:
● Two (2) plus years of experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment |
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory:
| ● Experience with the GitHub Version Control System, including branching strategies for complex systems ● Experience with conversion projects and processes strongly preferred ● Experience in identifying and addressing data quality issues ● Experience with large-scale public-sector IT projects ● Experience with JIRA ● Experience with mainframe systems and lotus notes applications ● Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting and interpersonal skills ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● Strong attention to detail and accuracy ● Ability to articulate complex concepts in a clear manner ● Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
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Note: Expected Start/End Dates: 07/01/2025 -06/30/2029
Hours worked should be within the State’s core hours of 7:00 AM CT to 6:00 PM CT.