Application Designer

Title: Senior Professional Application Designer Location: Massachusetts USA

Description:

Essential Job Functions
Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents moderately complex programs. Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation.
Designs systems and programs to meet complex business needs. Prepares detailed specifications from which programs are developed and coded. Ensures programs meet standards and technical specifications; performs technical analysis and component delivery.
Gathers information from existing systems, analyzes program and time requirements. Assists project manager in preparing time estimates and justification for assigned tasks.
Designs programs for projects or enhancements to existing programs.
Writes specifications for programs of low to moderate complexity.
Assists support and/or project personnel in resolving moderately complex program problems. Works with client and management to resolve issues and validate programming requirements within their areas of responsibility. Provides technical advice on complex programming.
Develops test plans to verify logic of new or modified programs.
Conducts quality assurance activities such as peer reviews.
Creates appropriate documentation in work assignments such as program code, and technical documentation.
Remains abreast of industry technical trends and new development to maintain current skills and remain current with industry standards.

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, information technology, engineering, or related field preferred
6 years of experience making changes to moderately complex batch business applications using C
6 years of experience in SQL, preferably embedded in C or batch Java and using an Oracle Database
5 years of experience using Unix or Linux
3 years of experience shell scripting
Experience with Git or other versioning software, experience with GitLab or GitHub
Experience resolving code vulnerabilities identified by a SAST scanner such as Veracode
2 years of experience developing batch applications in Java using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE), XML or Web Services desired
Experience creating, maintaining, and updating technical documentation, for example design and testing documents
Understanding of modern SCM (software configuration management).

Other Qualifications
Working knowledge of a software development life cycle
Experience working production support of a mission critical system
Experience using an Integrated Development Environment (e.g., Eclipse, Visual Studio) and development of tool add-ins.
Experience working in a team environment, supporting a client
Experience developing and executing regression testing strategies
Experience developing automated testing processes is preferable
Ability to work as part of team and independently