Qualifications
The Programmer Analyst 1 role is to develop, test, analyze, and maintain new and existing software applications and packaged software based on business requirements. The Programmer Analyst 1 will also document and modify software specifications throughout the production software lifecycle. The Programmer Analyst 1 should possess thorough knowledge of at least 1 major function. Competencies include hands on experience writing programs in at least 1 programming language, developing moderately complex software programs, performing moderately complex packaged software configuration and handling assignments with little direction. The Programmer Analyst 1 provides, with direction, resolution to moderately complex technical software issues. This includes analytical, evaluation, programming and configuration skills including the ability to design, program and configure moderately complex software solutions.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
- With direction, complete low to moderately complexity programming, configuration and troubleshooting assignments related to Assigned Areas systems. Develop program specifications that will be converted into application software or packaged software configuration that is well documented, maintainable and satisfies defined business needs).
- Provide support to existing user community regarding all aspects of Assigned Areas systems.
- Develop systems technical, training, testing, functional, and design documentation. Develop system maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and perform associated maintenance activities.
- Create, modify, implement, and/or execute unit and integration test plans, which adequately exercise the performance of the assigned software function(s).
** ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**
- Additional duties as assigned by manager.
Additional Information
** MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** :
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, or engineering required.
- At least 2+ years total information technology experience.
- Experience in software design, development, configuration, and programming including basic experience using one or more of SAP ABAP, SAP MII, MS SQL, C, C++, C++.Net, Pro*C, Visual Basic (VB), VB.NET, Java, PL/SQL, Socket Programming, Shell Scripts or Perl.
- Must be highly goal and results oriented.
- Must be highly self-motivated and driven – must be capable and willing to learn complex systems.
- Basic experience with software/solution development.
- Must possess excellent critical thinking skills and be capable of identifying creative solutions to process/system issues.
- Must be capable of working to a structured work plan with aggressive milestones and have strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and critical thinking ability.
- Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
** PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:**
- Master’s degree preferred.
- ** _ _Experienced with developing SAP modifications and with integration to SAP ECC.__**
- 1-3 years of IT experience working in a manufacturing organization for a $1+ billion organization
- Consumer products industry experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to move up within the organization.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.