Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Consulting, Customer/Client Research, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Enterprise Applications, Government, Identify Issues, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Metrics, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Upgrades, System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Waterfall Model of Software Development, Writing Skills
Position: Programmer / Analyst
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Work Model: Onsite / Hybrid
Contract Duration: Initial 3 Years
Renewal Options: Two (2) Additional 1-Year Extensions
Maximum Contract Term: 5 Years
Client is seeking an experienced Programmer / Analyst to review, analyze, and interpret user requirements and business specifications to develop effective technical solutions supporting City departments and business operations.
The selected consultant will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, debugging, documenting, and maintaining application systems and software solutions ranging from simple enhancements to large-scale enterprise implementations. The Programmer / Analyst will work closely with business users, Systems Analysts, Project Leaders, and development teams to ensure applications meet business requirements, quality standards, and performance expectations.
The ideal candidate will possess strong application development expertise, systems analysis capabilities, problem-solving skills, and experience supporting enterprise applications throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience
• 5+ years of Programmer / Analyst experience.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting business and technical requirements.
• Experience designing, coding, testing, and implementing software applications.
• Experience supporting enterprise application development projects.
• Experience maintaining and enhancing existing applications and systems.
• Experience troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application issues.
• Experience developing technical documentation and system specifications.
• Experience working throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience supporting software upgrades, enhancements, and migrations.
• Experience collaborating with business users, developers, and technical teams.
• Experience with application performance tuning and optimization preferred.
Skills
• Strong programming and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging abilities.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Government or Public Sector experience.
• Experience supporting enterprise business applications.
• Experience with application modernization initiatives.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with systems integration projects.
• Experience working with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience supporting large-scale software implementations.
• Experience participating in application architecture and design discussions.