Senior Application Programmer

Senior Application ProgrammerBaton Rouge, LA (Remote)24+ months ContractThe scope of the proposed services will include the following: • Individually respond to computer system emergencies and resolve problems independently or in consultation with other Information Technology applications staff or end user personnel; • Research and resolve program, machine, data or system software problems of a highly technical nature, frequently interacting with other employees, supervisors, or users; • Provide expert advice, assistance or guidance of a highly technical nature concerning specialized application tools, hardware, software, or databases; • Provide specialized training to Information Technology applications staff on databases, tools, techniques, and procedures relevant to applications maintenance and development; • Research new developments in hardware and software and keeps abreast of the latest developments and studies involving computer-related procedures and methods; • Design, code, compile, test, debug, modify, and document new or existing highly complex applications programs within accepted standards, procedures and guidelines; • Implement complex in-house and vendor-supplied applications software; • Evaluate, analyze and prepare information and recommendations on technical solutions or options related to operating and managing an information system; • Independently define data elements; design structures for databases; write and compile definitions and descriptions of data elements into dictionary form for use by professionals and users.