Programming Analyst

For more details, please connect with Kajal Verma at kajalv@vgroupinc.com or call at 609-564-2786.End Client: State of MississippiJob Title: Programming Analyst / Natural/Adabas DeveloperDuration: 3+ YearsLocation: Jackson, MS 39211 – OnsitePosition Type: ContractHours Per Week: 40Ceipal ID: SMS_ADA250_KVJob Code: 164250Department: Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS)Scope of ProjectMDHS is currently seeking an experienced application developer with a minimum of 10+ years experience withcomplex multi-tier systems using Natural/Adabas and some experience with SQL to join our team. The successfulcandidate should have at least 7+ years experience with State Department of Human Services Systems. In thisposition the developer will develop and maintain applicatons and databases by evaluating clients' needs and designingand implementing solutions. The developer will be expected to be in the on-call rotation schedule. He/She must bestrong in problem solving with the skill sets neessary to analyze customer/clients requirments and design servicesolutions to meet the agency objectives. The developer mus demonstrate experience applying concepts of SoftwareDeelopment Life Cycle including Sysem Design, Analysis, Coding, QA Testing, Implementation and Maintenance.Familiarity with a Lean Agile methodology such as Kanban is recommended but not a requirementResponsibilities:Develop and maintain applicatons and databases by evaluating clients' needs and designing and implementing solutions.Participate in the on-call rotation schedule.Analyze customer/clients requirments and design service solutions to meet the agency objectives.Apply concepts of Software Deelopment Life Cycle including Sysem Design, Analysis, Coding, QA Testing, Implementation and Maintenance.Work with stakeholders to design, implement, and enhance large applications using Natural.Work with customers to build and formulate business requirements.Define and implement new technical direction and identify and participate in issue resolution and process refinement.Required Skills:10+ years Natural/Adabas and SQL Development.SCL in Linux experience.Advanced experience in working with stakeholders to design, implement, and enhance large applications using Natural.Proficiency in writing SQL.Experience working with customers to build and formulate business requirements.Ability to define and implement new technical direction and identify and participate in issue resolution and process refinement.Experience using the SDLC.7+ years of practical experience in State Department of Human Services Systems.Natural – Advanced.SCL – Intermediate.PC – Advanced.Adabas – Advanced.QA Testing – Advanced.Preferred:Linux.SCL.Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.Working knowledge of the Unix/Linux operating system.Agile experience (SAFe, Agile Scrum, Kanban, XP or similar methodologies).SQL Server – Intermediate.SDLC – Intermediate.Agile – Intermediate.V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA.If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology.Website: https://www.vgroupinc.com/publicsectorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VGroupITTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/vgroupinc