Senior Programmer Analyst

Summary

The Senior Programmer Analyst will be the technical lead in the daily implementation of software development projects. He / she will be responsible for preparing detailed program specifications, providing technical guidance to assist with the development of junior team members as well as undertake programming and testing tasks that will require specialist knowledge and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• • Undertaking the design and development of automated applications – including (but not limited to) the development of function specifications, database design, and developing and documenting application functions.
• • Ensuring the quality of software applications by developing test data, conducting system tests.
• • Assisting with the supervision of junior members of the project team.
• • Contributing to project planning, system conversion and implementation activities.

Required Skills

• • Excellent oral and written communication skills
• • Methodical, results oriented, time-sensitive and highly motivated
• • Keen eye for details and the ability to exercise initiative
• • Team player

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution.
• • 5 years application development experience, inclusive of three (3) years in a similar position.
• • Experience in the conceptualization, design, specification, development and implementation of automated solutions to meet business needs.
• • Strong analytical skills with the ability to formulate and conceptualize solutions.
• • Experience in object oriented analysis and design techniques.
• • Knowledge and experience in Java and C# and general web-based development tools
• • Experience developing applications using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and/or Microsoft .Net technologies.
• • Familiar with agile software development methodologies such as SCRUM.
• • Knowledgeable about agile engineering practices such as XP, TDD and Continuous Integration and Delivery.
• • Experience working with a Continuous Integration Server.
• • Working knowledge of Version Control Systems; preferably Git.
• • Experience writing automated unit tests using a Unit Testing Framework.

Additional Information and Instructions

The salary is J$6.33 million JMD per annum plus any current allowance attached to this position. Applications should be sent no later than Friday, January 31, 2025 to: Director – Human Resource Management & Administration eGov Jamaica Limited P.O. Box 407 Kingston 6 or email: recruitment@egovja.com ℹ️ Subject: Senior Programmer Analyst We thank all applicants for their interest in this career opportunity. Please note however, that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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