L2 Programmer

The L2 Programmer is responsible for assisting the Level 2 Engineers and Leaders in the duties of application development and maintenance of the Level 2 Resources in the plant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Consults with clients to gather information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.
• Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.
• Writes and maintains technical specifications.
• Analyzes and estimates feasibility, costs, time, and compatibility with hardware and other programs.
• Develops and maintains plans outlining steps and time tables for developing programs.
• Researches and evaluates software and hardware to assist in programming or to use as program platforms.
• Designs and codes screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, printed outputs, and interfaces with other systems.
• Converts designs and specifications into computer code.
• Compiles code into programs and corrects errors detected in compile process.
• Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm programs meet specifications.
• Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs.
• Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.
• Writes and maintains documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections.
• Writes documentation or reviews documentation written by others that describes installation and operating procedures.
• Provides technical assistance by responding to inquiries from others regarding errors, problems, or questions about programs.
• Trains end users or technical support staff to use programs.
• Installs and tests programs at client site.
• Monitors performance of programs after implementation.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs.
• Working hours are normally 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, unless after hour support is required. A NAS phone may be issued for support after hours.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of Technical Degree from approved University/College
• Bachelor Degree Preferred.
• C, C++, C#, VB.NET
• Familiar with COM and .NET Framework
• Familiar with HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery, and other Javascript libraries
• HTML5 and CSS3 experience a plus
• Strong Object Oriented Programming background
• Familiar with Client/Server application development
• Familiar with SQL Server and Oracle Databases