Analyst Programmer
Job Name
Senior Analyst Programmer.
Brief description
A Programmer Analyst is responsible for performing the analysis, design, modification testing, installation and maintenance of integrated systems and application programs. (Oregon University System, 2000) Throughout the development process, a Programmer Analyst is required to understand the user's needs, meet their expectations and communicate to solve problems. Usually working within a company management team, a programmer analyst is required to learn a company's business objectives and adapt their systems accordingly. (Hormel Foods Corporation, 2007)
The analyst programmer analyzes and develops software relevant to a business' information technology (IT) requirements. This may involve installing IT, designing, modifying, testing and writing programs, supporting work teams and solving problems with software.
The IT might be part of a manufacturer's actual productive machinery, or part of administration, information and data gathering within the business.
Senior analyst programmers evaluate computer efficiencies and make recommendations about how computer systems, networks and programs can be improved. (http://www.business.vic.gov.au
, 22 August 07)
Responsibilities of this role
- Provide Project / Asset Manager with estimates and progress of tasks. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Manage individual projects, including planning and monitoring of the work performed by other A/Ps designed to the task (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Manage and liaise with vendors where required. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Analyse functional specifications to determine design approach. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Liaise with Business Analysts to develop clearly defined solutions and technical specifications. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Liaise with other developers to ensure specifications and solution is in line with the business requirements. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Develop high level Design specifications for sign off. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Generate program test data and conduct testing, code and de-bug complex programs. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Perform feasibility studies for establishing new or revised systems. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Monitor system effectiveness in satisfying User needs during implementation. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Update and modify existing programs from detailed specification. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Prepare and maintain programs, system technical and procedural documentation to conform with appropriate standards. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Proactively ensure team meet agreed SLA's. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
Job requirements
The following requirements are essential for you to be successful
- 5 years experience with Visual Basic (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- 5 years .NET (VB.NET for WinForms and/or WebForms) - want design experience (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Experience in System Design - Object modelling, ER diagrams. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- 3-5 years experience with Transact SQL - including creation of Views & Stored Procedures. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- 3-5 years experience with MS SQL Server (including DTS). (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Experience with Crystal Reports. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Experience of full SDLC (Requirements, Design, Build, Test, Deploy, Support). (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Experience in Intel environments (Win 2003). (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Experience with Visual Studio, Visual Sourcesafe and Query Analyser. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
The following are also highly desirable
- Experience in Access/Excel VBA. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Experience in Extreme Programming (XP) or Rapid Application Development (RAD). (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Experience in Scripting (Unix, Shell, Perl, VB Script). (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
- Experience in Unix, Oracle PL/SQL, C/C#. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
Salary
Unicom Systems - Salary not specified.
Defence Housing Australia - Level 6, $63,890 - $78,090
Organisation
Private:
Unicom Systems is a private IT technical consultancy company which provides IT&T recruitment services to Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. (Unicomsystems.com, 21 July, 2007)
Greythorn IT Recruitment was established in 1976 and is one of the longest established professional recruiters in the IT, telecommunications, creative and audit and risk sectors. (Greythorn, 13 June, 2007)
Bluefin Resources was established in 1993, a fairly new organisation which aims to differentiate from the traditional recruitment agency. (Bluefin Resources, 2006)
Public:
Defence Housing Australia was established in 1987 to provide housing services for members for the Australian Defence Force and their families. (Defence Housing Australia, 10 August, 2007)
Job listings
Advertised Position: Senior VB .Net Analyst Programmer
Organisation: Unicom Systems Pty Ltd
Date: 21 July 2007
Advertised Position: Analyst Programmer
Organisation: Defence Housing Australia
Date: 10 August 2007
URL: http://www.dha.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/13734/3585-Selection-Documentation.pdf
Advertised Position: Analyst Programmer
Organisation: Greythorn IT Recruitment
Date: 18 August 2007
URL: http://www.jobserve.com.au/WD3BCC21D340826FD.job
Advertised Position: Analyst Programmer
Organisation: Bluefin Resources
Date: 10 August 2007
URL: http://www.jobserve.com.au/W38192449DFC03935.job
Differences observed
The Government job advertisements require applicants to answer a selection criteria based on relevant skills and knowledge. The essential criterion not only includes required technical knowledge of software programs but also the ability to analyse, solve and communicate requirements in a professional manner. (Defence Housing Australia, 10 August, 2007)
In contrast to the Unicom and Defence Housing job advertisements, the Greythorn advertisement varied significantly from these two. Firstly, the advertisement is very brief and does not go into much detail regarding the duties & responsibilities, job requirements & skills, relevant experience and so on. Secondly, the set out provided is very brief and constrained to one paragraph, this advertisement is less formal than the previous two and emphasizes a more relaxed and flexible working environment. Thirdly, another major difference is the advertisement requires a degree or relevant Information Technology experience which was not stated in the previous advertisements. (JobServe, 18 August, 2007)
The final job advertisement provides both similarities and differences in comparison. Unlike Greythorn, Bluefin Resources does go into more detail regarding the responsibilities, requirements, experience and so on. However, while the information provided varies, the format is very similar in that it is proved in one long paragraph which contrasts to the Unicom and Defence Housing advertisements. Personally, I have found the latter to be a more formal and objective approach with the company's intent being clear and specific. Another difference not yet observed in previous advertisements was the promotion of an employee benefit/discount scheme, which is used to entice viewer and guarantees career development opportunities. (Jobserve, 10 August, 2007)
Reference List
Bluefin Resources, 2006, Company Profile, Retrieved 20 August, 2007 from http://www.bluefinresources.com.au/profile.aspx
Defence Housing Australia, 10 August, 2007, Analyst Programmer, Retrieved 13 August, 2007 from http://www.dha.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/13734/3585-Selection-Documentation.pdf
Greythorn, 13 June, 2007, About Greythorn, Retrieved 18 August, 2007 from http://www.greythorn.com/careers/about-greythorn.htm
Hormel Foods Corporation, 2000, Programmer Analyst, Retrieved 11 July, 2007 from http://www.hormel.com/templates/careers.asp?catitemid=63&id=606
Jobserve, 14 August, 2007, Analyst Programmer, Retrieved 16 August, 2007 from http://www.jobserve.com.au/WD3BCC21D340826FD.job
My Career, 21 July, 2007, Senior VB .Net Analyst Programmer, Retrieved 11 July, 2007 from http://mycareer.com.au/jobs/sydney/it-telecommunications/software-development/5261935+senior+vb+net+analyst+programmer.aspx
My Future, 28 August, 2003, Occupation Information, Retrieved 16 August 2007 from http://www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp?FunctionID=5050&ASCO=223117A
Oregon University System. 1 February, 1999, Analyst Programmer, Retrieved 11 July, 2007 from http://www1.ous.edu/owpd/plsql/owpd_pos_desc?p_pos_id=113
Unicom Systems Pty Ltd, 21 July, 2007, Senior VB .Net Analyst Programmer, Retrieved 11 July, 2007 from http://unicomsystems.com/site/Job_Search
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