Senior Programmer

EDS provides a broad portfolio of business and technology solutions to help its clients worldwide improve their business performance. EDS' core portfolio comprises information-technology, applications and business process services, as well as information-technology transformation services.  With more than $20 billion in annual revenue, EDS is ranked 108th on the Fortune 500. The company's stock is traded on the New York (NYSE: EDS) and London stock exchanges. Learn more at eds.com.

 

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Job description:

Under minimal direction, functions in advanced specialty disciplines such as assembly/ integration, cross-discipline functions, data engineering, industry expertise, knowledge engineering, legacy evolution, or system infrastructure. Leads and coordinates the design, development, implementation and support of business and/or technical information technology solutions encompassing multiple specialization's, platforms and technologies. Defines project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates. Assists leadership in determining technical direction of the organization. Researches, analyzes, recommends and implements new technologies, standard processes, tools and techniques. Creates portions of information technology plans based on an understanding of the customer's organizational strategic direction, technology context and business needs. Coaches and provides technical leadership to others on the application of new technologies, appropriate project management and system development methodologies. Provides technical support for marketing initiatives through participation in proposals and marketing studies. Reviews other system and programming designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technologies. Identifies, develops, updates and enforces standards and procedures. Monitors and ensures resolutions of performance issues. Interfaces with support groups and production problems, technical concerns and financial issues. Researches, evaluates and stays current on emerging tools, techniques and technologies.

 

Essential functions:

>  Ability to lead and coordinate the design, development, implementation and support of specialized business and technical information technology solution.

>  Ability to work in multiple specialty areas.

>  Ability to coach, counsel and mentor others.

>  Ability to lead implementations, upgrades and conversion projects.

>  Ability to participate on special market studies or marketing efforts.

>  Ability to lead and participate on empowered, virtual teams.

>  Ability to manage projects within the scope of responsibility.

>  Ability to work flexible hours.

Prerequisites:

This Sr. Programmer position is with the EDS Medi-Cal team's Systems Group.  It supports the California Medicaid account, on-site, from our Rancho Cordova office. The individual works with the Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) team on mainframe and non-mainframe projects. Technical Leader with in-depth JAVA experience and working knowledge of COBOL.

 

Prerequisites:
*  Senior software developer experience
*  Overall system design and delivery experience
*  Specializes in COBOL and object oriented technology (preferably Forte')
*  Excellent communication skills a plus:
*  Experience in the it healthcare industry
*  Technical leadership experience

 

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.  Individuals who qualify for and are selected for this position, and do not currently live in the area, must be willing to pay their own expenses to relocate to Rancho Cordova, California.

 



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