Programmer Analyst Ii

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The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering Digital Communication & Information Services team is looking for a Programmer Analyst II to enhance and expand our team. The team is a vital support group and works with a large array of constituents within the school of engineering including faculty, staff, and students. The team’s responsibilities include Student services for example admission, registration, course management, and graduation applications. Administrative services examples are space management, inventory control, calendaring and a Service Desk system. Financial services example payroll control, budgeting, load profiles, and payroll requests. We also manage the system for digital communication which encompasses website content management, email list, and bulk mail systems, as well as digital signage systems. To support all these projects the team is responsible for the acquisition, security, and distribution of data from various sources.
The individual filling this position will be expected to be a good communicator and work with end users from end to end on projects. They will need to be able to communicate with technical and non-technical users to gather requirements, define projects, tasks, and timelines, and implement solutions and fixes in an efficient and dynamic environment. They will be responsible for the creation, maintenance, and enhancements of tools and processes to support all user groups. As well as documentation, user training, and ongoing support.
Existing tools are primarily written in PHP using MySQL and MSSQL databases. For website support, some HTML, javascript, and jQuery programming may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or web development-related fields, or, in the absence of a bachelor’s degree, four years of related experience.
• Previous experience working in higher education environment, either as an employee or as a consultant is highly desired.
• At least one year of interactive development experience and expert professional knowledge of dynamic site production through server-side scripting using PHP.
• Possess MySQL, MS SQL, and MS Access database skills, and relational database theory necessary to organize, manipulate and analyze data from numerous sources utilizing complex SQL queries.
• Competent in using XML, XSLT, JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, AJAX, and JSON is required.
• Working knowledge of data modeling, both logical and physical, database administration, database optimization, development of documentation to support database design, and use of data modeling tools.
• Must have a strong design approach and a high attention to detail.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to be a solid team player, and to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
  The ideal candidate for this position is an agile and collegial colleague that is dedicated to building a culture of service and support. The Programmer is expected to demonstrate impeccable ethics and collegiality, and to promote an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and upholds principles of the USC Code of Ethics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent
Minimum Experience: 4 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Sound knowledge of programming and documentation procedures, programming methods, program flow charts and operator instructions. Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages. Competent to work independently on complex programming activities.

• Solicits, gathers, and documents information and requirements to drive high-value enhancements, customizations, and upgrades to information systems.
• Translates user requirements into tangible and accurate technical requirements as well as anticipates future requirements within the design of new systems.
• Makes recommendations to user to improve product development or helps user choose best possible paths of development.
• Participates in architectural and technical enhancements throughout the life cycle of website including inception, planning, requirements documentation, testing, launch, and ongoing maintenance phases.
• Assists in the research and development of new technology products and applications.
• Develops and maintains coding standards in order to achieve efficiency in maintenance and portability.
• Using time management skills, building appropriate timelines for projects working with designers and fellow developers to manage project phases.
• All other duties as assigned.