Senior Programmer

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• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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• Serve as project leader within an Agile environment and lead all aspects of application development; provide direction and support in new methodologies in Agile Development and Project Management principles
• Lead Agile Iterations prepare agendas and lead meetings with stakeholders
• Perform software development activities such as requirements gathering design development documentation unit testing system testing implementation maintenance support and enhancements of client/server n-tier and web applications to handle specific jobs using workflow charts and diagrams and applying knowledge of computer capabilities subject matter and symbolic logic
• Analyze and develop program specifications to meet user needs
• Analyze design and develop database models
• Resolve complex programming problems and determine appropriate solutions
• Lead efforts in establishing and maintaining code standards and train in development and program coding
• Research available tools technologies and software products to determine alternative technology solutions to meet customer expectations
• Lead development team efforts on requirements gathering and communicating with stakeholders
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on WYDOTs side in communications with COTS and Vendors
• Participate in creating the budget
• Participate in the hiring process and hiring decisions for new employees
• Oversee all aspects of development and implementation in software management and database management from all phases of the development process for both internal and external development efforts
• Prepare and develop project management phase plans schedules and cost estimates
• Assist with managing the Primavera project management system
• Assist with managing various Vendor systems overseen by the Application Development team.

PREFERENCES:


Fingerprint and Background Check required before employment.
Preference may be given to applicants with a Bachelors degree plus 4 to 6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology) or 8 to 10 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology).
Preference may be given to applicants with experience and knowledge of agile development.
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in software development project management.
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in database and application development technologies to include Oracle RDBMS Oracle APEX and web languages (HTML CSS Javascript REST services).
Preference may be given to applicants with experience developing applications that utilize containers or other modern cloud-based technologies.


KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Software Development methodologies including converting user requirements into the process and logic flow documents; Using the logic flow documents to complete database modeling; Converting logic flow documents into computer code to satisfy the users needs; Complex problem solving; Troubleshooting; Unit testing; Migrating code to production.
• Ability to lead all aspects of software development; Time management and prioritization; Coordinating Projects and Stakeholders; Preparing time estimates; Monitoring progress; Negotiation; Active Listening; Elicit user requirements from stakeholders; Performing research; Active learning; Judgement and decision making; Assist users and team members; Train technical and non-technical users. Prompt communication with stakeholders and team members
• Knowledge of and skills in writing object-oriented computer programs data-driven applications and web applications for various projects in an Agile environment using the following HTML 5 CSS3 Javascript Oracle APEX Oracle SQL Oracle PL/SQL Oracle 18 MS SQL Server Access Crystal Reports and other modern languages and databases not listed
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software including applications and programming andinstallation of hardware and/or software
• Knowledge of arithmetic algebra geometry calculus statistics and their applications
• Skills in critical thinking complex problem solving information ordering deductive reasoning inductive reasoning and mathematical reasoning
• Ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to analyze needs and product requirements to create a design
• Ability to perform Quality Control and Systems analyses
• Ability to understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Knowledge of Enterprise IT goals and objectives
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Ability to articulate ideas and communicate with both technical and non-technical individuals

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs; frequent walking and standing
• Some travel may be required

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Candidates must pass a background/reference check; successful applicants will be required to have a fingerprint check through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.

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