Applications System Programmer – Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Analyze and define the system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding.

• Create or adjust moderately complex information systems.

• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders for functional and technical troubleshooting and testing.

• Draft comprehensive specifications for program development.

• Develop and document enhancements to business applications.

• Design, code, test, debug, document, and maintain software programs.

• Work together with cross-IT teams and application owners to address and resolve application issues.

• Utilize technical expertise in application systems analysis and programming to support business functions.

• Conduct quality assurance reviews.

• Supervise and oversee the work of team members.

• Facilitate project completion and ensure user satisfaction.

• Organize, coordinate, and lead projects or resolve break-fix efforts.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

• Guide, direct, and mentor junior systems analysis and programming personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Capability to gather business requirements and convert them into detailed specifications.

• Proficiency in designing, building, developing, testing, and validating data.

• Ability to navigate competing demands in a dynamic work environment.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and enhance existing systems.

• Experience working on projects or in workgroups to improve workflows.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Skill in developing and interpreting technical documentation for training and end-user procedures.

• Willingness to assist in supervising and developing less experienced staff.

• Ability to lead projects with team members from various departments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is mandatory.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in systems analysis/programming within a business environment is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• UT SELECT Medical insurance provided at no cost for employees.

• Family medical coverage available through payroll deduction.

• Reduced copays and coinsurance available through UT Health Physicians.

• $50,000 group term life insurance at no cost.

• $50,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance offered free of charge.

• Optional additional life and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents at group rates.

• Three dental insurance plan options available through Delta Dental.

• Two vision plan options offering standard or enhanced benefits.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and healthcare expenses.

• Participation in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or an Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).

• Voluntary retirement options with five different retirement plan providers.

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) based on years of service.

• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours accrued each month.

• Paid Family Leave of up to 240 hours (6 weeks) after 6 months of continuous employment.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Discounts on various services, tickets, and gym memberships.