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Application Sys Prog Analyst I
Job Description: Responsible for the review, analysis, design, modification and execution of one or more applications within an IT application portfolio that supports Exchange business functions. Tasks related to this process include, but are not limited to, encoding, testing, debugging and documenting programs that are a part of an application (or system.) Gathers requirements from other IT staff and users, creates specifications to meet their needs, develops code to enhance existing applications. Ensure users comply with the policies and procedures for the application. Monitors the performance of the programs for the IT application. Serves as second level support of non-routine and major events and incidents for assigned applications by identifying, evaluating, and troubleshooting these events. Responds to telephone calls and email requests for application support. Provides management with status reports. Researches new technology and procedures to support applications management. Trains and coordinates with IT staff on the application management process. Competent to work most phases of application management but may require instruction and guidance for some phases of managing applications. Safeguards physical access to exchange restricted data, processes and services.
Job Qualifications: Four years of experience in computer system design and computer programming using the applicable computer languages.
Or
Complete IT professional certification or training program in programming/development in computer science.
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Bachelor's degree in information technology and two years of experience in computer system design and computer programming using the applicable computer languages.
Required technical skills may vary as requested by the supervisor depending on the location of the position being filled.
Degree (one of):
• BACHELORS DEGREE - Preferred Major/Minor (one of):
• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Preferred
Additional Qualifications/Requirements: Work – Onsite (HQ – Dallas, Texas) • Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum “Return to In Person Work”
• PCS Not Authorized/LSP Not Authorized Legacy mainframe financial systems support associate focusing on enhancing, maintaining and documenting stable reliable production systems. Candidates should possess computer system application design, programming, and testing experience while committed to delivering accurate, detailed and comprehensive functional, technical, and production support documentation.
Useful skills obtained or interested in learning: • MS Office Word, Excel, TEAMS, Flowcharting tools • IBM Mainframe Skills (COBOL, JCL, DB2) • SQL • DEVOPS GITLab, IDE – IDZ, Eclipse • JIRA, Confluence • Financial/ Retail Systems Experience (Payables, Receivables Procurement, Asset Management, Cash & Sales, Financial settlement
Major Duties: Interprets program specifications, programs, tests, and debugs programs. Researches and troubleshoots application issues. Creates and maintains program documentation. Analyzes and designs solutions, develops program specifications. Provides management reporting. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Challenges: 24x7 work environment supporting Exchange operations, which requires either shift work, on call, and/or after hours project work and may include holidays, and weekends IT environment is constantly changing demanding quick solutions and evolving skills IT position located at HQ IT position - there may be some TDY associated with this IT work