Programmer Analyst

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: Information Resources & Technology

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: Start of $49,000, offer based on education and experience

Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with other developers and programmers in conceptualizing and development of
software applications.
• Coordinate with system administrators and other analysts to assist in resolving problems with
application systems.
• Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures.
• Assist in the definition, development, and documentation of software’s business requirements,
objectives, deliverables, and specifications on a project-by-project basis in collaboration with
internal users and departments.
• Research, identity, analyze, and fulfill requirements of all users.
• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according to
specifications.
• Write programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or performance of organization applications
as necessary.
• Design, run and monitor software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes
of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging.
• Develop user manuals and guidelines.
• Train end users to operate new or modified systems or applications.
• Work with the eLearning coordinator to train faculty in the use of the Learning Management System
(LMS).
• Provide backup support for the management of the LMS.
• Facilitate data transfer between systems used by SOWELA.
• Provide support to SOWELA web site as needed.
• Initiates personnel actions such as hiring, coaching, developing, evaluating, and disciplining.
Prepares work schedules; assigns or delegates responsibilities. Monitors payroll and time sheets. Sets
deadlines to ensure completion of the division or department functions.
• Responsible for planning, controlling, communicating, and implementing procedures and processes
for the overall efficient operations of the department or division.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Degree: Associate
Field of Study: Computer Programming

Required Experience: Two years’ experience in designing, developing, and maintaining
applications and databases.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skilled in database management systems and the principles and practices of designing, developing,
implementing, maintaining, and controlling MS-SQL Databases, Oracle Database.
• Skilled in using diagnostic and performance tools to maintain established standards for database
management systems.
• Skilled in database query languages, such as MS-SQL, SQL, or PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of the concepts, methods, and techniques of system analysis.
• Knowledge of database management systems software and hardware configuration tools.
• Ability to perform impact analysis of software and database changes.
• Ability to think creatively and develop needed solutions.
• Excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices, including debugging techniques.
• Flexibility and adaptability to learning and understanding new technologies.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office equipment and networked personal computers.
• Proficiency in or ability to become proficient in a variety of software, including but not limited to
Office 365 apps.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations needed to complete job tasks.
Skilled at planning, organizing, and prioritizing job duties to meet deadlines.
• Maintain and establish effective working relationships at all levels – students, peers, and Executives.
• Leadership and management skills sufficient to lead a staff, potentially operating on a rotating
schedule in multiple locations.

Required Licenses or Certifications: 

Preferred Education: Bachelor
Field of Study: Computer Programming

Preferred Experience: Number of Years Experience: Experience with Python, Java, and chatbot creation and deployment

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accid