Blood Bank Programmer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide technical and analytical support in the design, development, maintenance, and reporting of database and software applications ranging from medium to high complexity. Participate in the review of implementation and code audits of released systems. Work closely with Program Manager and Technical Lead on implementation of system functionality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for selection and development of components required to implement application functionality
• Understand complex concepts and relationships by analyzing problems from different points of view
• Review completed projects or computer programs to ensure that goals are met and that programs are compatible with other programs already in use
• Apply broad knowledge and experience to address critical issues
• Assist user to resolve computer-related problems
• Keep abreast of new technology
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of the applications and implementation technology
• Assist in system level testing. Develop and executes routine test plans
• Analyze test results and make appropriate decisions to ensure the routine functions as specified
• Adhere to coding standards
• Comply with all approved procedures, directives and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education Required:

• BS in Computer Science or BS in Engineering.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for degree.

Experience Required:

• 2-5 years experience in system development including a minimum of 1 year in large project detail design, implementation and delivery.
• Good understanding of modern methodology, object-oriented preferred.
• Previous hands on involvement in system development.
• Must be familiar with distributed systems and practical experience in application detail design using modern middleware.
• Display proficiency with one of the modern development tools and operating systems such as IBM AIX, MS Windows XP or/Vista, MS Visual Studio, Eclipse, NetBeans, Tomcat, JBoss, Oracle Application Server.
• Coding experience using one of the following languages: C# (with .NET), Java, C++, C, SQL.
• Good knowledge of database concepts and implementation techniques.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Unix OS
• Knowledge of Java and SQL
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to define priorities and respond accordingly in a rapidly changing environment
• Must use initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction