Senior Programmer Analyst - Anticipated Vacancy

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-Anticipated Vacancy-

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 applications for clients. OIT oversees large-scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. OIT is seeking a highly talented individual who can lead technical teams and who maintains and supports a variety of applications for our business partners.

We are seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. 

At MaineIT we:   

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met  
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders  
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner  
• Strive to provide Empathy-driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors 

Prepares detailed design specifications for highly complex and large-scale systems in order to plan and facilitate system development and programming. Maintains assigned systems, responding to and resolving system problems in order to ensure systems are continuously available and function properly. Develops systems employing higher level languages such as 3 GL’s, 4 GL’s, enterprise class application development tools, system utilities, and project management tools in order to prepare systems for implementation. Diagnoses and isolates complex application software problems; formulates and implements effective solutions considering system capacity, limitations, time requirements, and desired results in order to resolve system problems and prevent reoccurrence. Designs and develops subroutines in support of system development efforts in order to achieve maximum productivity. Performs difficult, complex, and specialized programming assignments in order to ensure users and business needs are met. Manages assigned projects and oversees the work of technical staff engaged in system design, development, and maintenance activities in order to provide project oversight, support, and coordination. Manages project phases and maintenance activities in order to meet project schedules.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of system design techniques.
• Knowledge of operating systems and related software components.
• Knowledge of systems development and documentation standards.
• Knowledge of structured systems methodologies.
• Knowledge of higher level programming languages and enterprise class application development tools.
• Knowledge of productivity tools, computerized problem solving tools, and work management techniques.
• Knowledge of computerized file organization and access techniques.
• Ability to diagnose and correct system malfunctions.
• Ability to adapt and enhance application software.
• Ability to research and evaluate suitability of computer software and hardware products.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate system testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to lead, coordinate the activities of, and provide technical support to project teams.
• Ability to plan, oversee, and evaluate the work of technical subordinates.

• Strong expertise in SQL background; demonstratable
• Experience developing or maintaining web applications in a Microsoft environment
• Experience with SSIS
• Experience with PowerBI/Power Platform

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references. 

In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.  

Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your experience and passion set you apart.

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