Programmer Analyst 4 (hybrid-remote)

*This is a 1 year contract

General Summary:
Serve as the development specialist responsible for the design, development, testing and documentation of the technical software solutions. Solve system design problems and programming issues. Ensure that the solutions are integrated and enhanced to meet the needs of the agencys business plan. Provide technical leadership to the application development team, agency, and external groups. Research and evaluate relevant technologies as it pertains to the business strategy.

Individual tasks related to the duty:
Assist in the development of software applications, server components and services using various development tools and State of Michigan approved/supported technologies.
Plan and coordinate the integration of systems with existing systems within the business area, external business partners, state agencies, and multiple hosting platforms.
Design and implement application security that complies with State of Michigan policies.
Lead and direct impact analysis of potential changes due to proposed legislation, enhancement requests, or changes in governmental and business processes.
Review and approve presentation materials for technical review meetings, approval sessions, and application demonstrations.
Ensure that technical design strategies or applications adhere to State and agency policies, standards, and guidelines.
Designs application frameworks and creates coding standards.
Review and approve State of Michigan system engineering methodology or other required technical deliverables.
Direct and coordinate development resources, agency staff and service delivery teams.
Direct development resources and quality assurance staff in testing activities on assigned projects.
Review and approve test plans and results for technical solutions.
Coordinate IT production operation support for critical system(s) based on business schedule and needs.
Coordinate with matrix organizations to ensure partnership agreement requirements are met.
Provide oversight of teams work to complete activities according to established timelines.
Provide technical approval for design and production release(s).
Lead planning sessions for development.
Oversee the merge of development code to ensure it is integrated properly.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring on programming and design techniques (Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development, etc.)

Required:
Experience in analysis, design, programming, testing, implementing, and supporting web-based applications in Microsoft/Windows platform. (ASP.NET, framework 3.5 or higher)
Experience with VisualBasic and/or C# within Microsoft Visual Studio (2017 or newer)
Experience with software tools to test applications for ADA compliance
Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services
Experience in developing systems with Microsoft SQL Server (SQL 2008 or higher)
Experience writing Structured Query Language (SQL) and stored procedures.
Experience in performing analysis and requirements gathering with customers.
Knowledge of both web-based and client server based systems architecture.
Knowledge/training in object oriented analysis, design and programming experience.
Knowledge of application and database development and access methods.
Ability to prepare detailed written instructions and documentation.
Ability to effectively make oral and written reports and presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams.
Ability to resolve complex problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions.
Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
Experience producing deliverables using the Systems Engineering methodology (SUITE).
Knowledge of CEPAS and/or PCI.
Effective at designing solutions for highly complex assignments in a high stress work environment.
Ability to troubleshoot application issues under pressure.
Familiar with use of source control

Highly Desirable:
JavaScript
SCCM
SSIS
SSRS
ITIL Patterns and Practices
Service Oriented Architecture
Database development and access methods
Experience in developing and using web services.
Experience with Azure DevOps.
Experience with TFS or GIT