Sr. Programmer Analyst (AS/400)

Position: Sr. Programmer Analyst (AS/400)
Duration: 3 Months
Location: Maryland Heights MO 63043

Requirements/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of experience of programming & analysis in an AS/400 environment.
• AS/400 programming in a Healthcare Claims processing environment preferred.
• Solid computer skills and experience using MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of HIPPA compliance & standards
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment- nice to have.

Description:

AS/400 Environment:
This position analyzes problems in terms of detailed requirements.
Designs detailed flow charts.
Verifies program logic by preparing tests data for trial runs.
Tests and debugs programs.
Prepares run sheets for routine programs.
May also do coding from flow charts, assist in determining the causes of computer or program malfunctions, and confer with technical personnel in systems analysis and application planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, test and maintains code using software development methodology and appropriate technologies for the system being used.
• Works closely with Business Analysts to develop detail systems design and written test plans for online and report application programs.
• Performs analysis on projects and provides a project plan that shows the tasks needing to be completed and a time estimate for each task.
• Participates in design walkthroughs with appropriate focus groups and related users to verify accuracy of design in meeting business needs.
• Prepares installation instructions and coordinates installation procedures.
• Supports and troubleshoots application code problems.
• Provides status reports that give a detailed description of the current projects progress and indicates time devoted to each task of the project.
• Coordinates, guides and mentors programming efforts performed by in-house programmers or outside consultants to ensure that all programming is completed according to the project plan.

Job Type: Contract W2