Systems Programmer Senior

Description

Provides technical guidance with regard to proper data processing methods and performance standards. Audits performance of in-house data processing system activities and provides means to improve performance. Evaluates software requirements, analyzes equipment capabilities, recommends optimum equipment configurations, and evaluates recommendations from lower-level system programmers. Implements and maintains the installation's in-house operating system. May assist in education and/or instruction of programmers; may serve as a project leader or be assigned to more complex projects. Requires a bachelor degree in computer science or related field or equivalent plus 4-5 years programmer analyst and computer operations experience, of which 3 years should be as a systems programmer. Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Employees are not involved in the operation, repair, or maintenance of computer hardware, networks, or equipment. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.