Systems Programmer/Analyst Lead

Description

Plans, conducts and coordinates the application of state-of-the-art information processing techniques in the analysis, design and implementation of software systems technical support and operating system development. Assignments are of a complex nature on major software design and development projects that require the application and/or generation of new technologies and concepts. The characteristics of work at this level involve a broad knowledge of the software systems development field and require extensive independent judgment, creativity and decision making. Generally acts as technical project leader for lower staff. This is the highest level technical, non-supervisory individual contributor position in the software/systems programming job family. Excludes Applications Programmers. Education and Experience: Bachelor degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience. 7 to 10 years of increasingly complex systems programming experience is required. 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.