Applications Programmer/Analyst

Harsco Track Technologies, a division of Harsco Corporation, has immediate openings for Applications Programmer/Analyst for our facility in Columbia SC.GENERAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for analyzing business processes and program requirements. Subsequently for specifying, designing, developing, supporting and maintaining any software programs, reports and forms relative to these business applications.  Provide second tier support for user problem resolution.

 

Recommendations and activities are subject to a strict approval framework consistent with Corporate and division policies and procedures.  Significant program changes are subject to an appropriate cost benefit analysis.  Where appropriate, responsible for user training and support.  Coordinate with other IT functions and travel to operating locations on an as needed basis.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Will include the following, but other duties may be assigned:

 ? Work with users and the department manager to:Analyze business processes, identify and propose new business processes or program changes to address specific requirements.Create appropriate specification documents including time and cost estimates.Identify, analyze, design and develop program changes consistent with division and Corporate standards and best practices.Identify and resolve errors or problems with existing programs.Identify, resolve or improve on systems? performance.Specify reporting requirements.Specify form requirements.

 Develop supporting flowcharts, tables, diagrams, formulas and methods for solving business problems, incorporating infrastructure requirements and interfaces

 Research alternative business solutions and, where appropriate, document cost, recommend, present and justify such alternatives.

 Prepare and update necessary documentation and assist in developing and maintaining system documentation.

 Provide technical expertise to the users in solving day-to-day issues.

 Provide training to the users, when appropriate.

 Ensures all programmer/analyst related activities comply with the global Harsco compliance standards and procedures.

 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstrate specific technical skills in the area of the application and additional experience in related information systems, general database development and administration.  Demonstrate a strong appreciation of related IT hardware and infrastructure services and a personal pro active approach to maintaining skills to a current level.  Strong interpersonal skills are essential and an ability to communicate effectively with non IT personnel in problem resolution and training.

 EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Level 1 ? Associate?s Degree required in Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related discipline or equivalent experience.  Must have a minimum of three years experience in a programmer/analyst role supporting ERP related systems.

 

Level 2 ? Bachelor?s Degree required in Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related discipline or equivalent experience.  Must have a minimum of five years experience in a programmer/analyst role supporting ERP related systems.  Requires some level of formal training or certification from business application ERP providers.

 

Level 3 ? Bachelor?s Degree required in Information Systems, Computer Science or a closely related discipline.  Must have a minimum of seven years experience in a programmer/analyst role supporting ERP related systems.  Requires some level of formal training or certification from business application ERP providers.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

 

Harsco Track Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.