FOCUS System Software Programmer
Required skills - FOCUS System Software Programmer, (State govt.), Tallahassee, FL, FOCUS, Web Focus programming, Focus Masters, SQL. JOB DESCRIPTION: FOCUS System Software Programmer MUST HAVE: · 5+ years of systems analysis/programming experience, with specific emphasis in: o FOCUS and Web FOCUS programming. o Data access methods using FOCUS Masters. o Structured Query Language (SQL). · Skill in coding with FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and access methods using FOCUS Masters and Structured Query Language (SQL) · Ability to review FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and determine and document business rules/logic addressed and database actions included.
· Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of maintaining existing computing applications · Knowledge of relational database theories and concepts. · Knowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system, including transaction type details and interfacing methods. · Knowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), Job Control Language (JCL) and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF).
· Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation and resolution of custom-written computer application production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problems. o Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level analysts. o Skill in accurately estimating time requirements for computer programming tasks in a computer application maintenance environment.
o Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Technical Architects to build efficient, viable solutions in the maintenance of business applications utilizing all established departmental standards. o Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design efficient information solutions. o Ability to prepare complex computer program specifications. o Ability to prepare computer program test plans and to create test databases and test environments.
o Ability to interact and collaborate directly with customers, technical staff, and management. o Skill in interpreting and communicating technical information both verbally and in writing. o Ability to develop and manage technical documentation in accordance with the Department's standards. o Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office. o Experience working on accounting and financial computing applications and monitoring complex interfaces with external systems.
NICE TO HAVE: · Accounting or Financial related degree. · Skill in coding and debugging applications using web based and object oriented programming languages. · Ability to translate between Mainframe based technologies to .Net. · Skill in data conversion techniques, data cleansing approaches and validating data relationship. · Knowledge of federal authorization and reimbursement computer systems, including interfacing methods.