MBI - Programmer Analyst

The MBI Programmer Analys t is responsible for the creation, implementation, maintenance, performance, production support and documentation of various research application systems.
This includes but is not limited to the installation, modification, and testing of new and/or upgraded applications (packages or home grown), operating systems, file structures, real-time hardware interface, communication devices, and productivity tools.
Applies analysis techniques and procedures to gather and then translate research requirements into functional/technical specifications and designs.
Using functional specifications and designs, produces all or part of the deliverables.
Maintains databases and application system code.
Job Scope/Complexity Under limited guidance, responsible for full life cycle of small to medium sized moderately complex projects.
Demonstrates strong ability in technology and/or strong understanding of the research process.
Builds and maintains relationships with researchers through positive interactions.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities The responsibilities listed below are typical examples of the work performed by this position.
Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility.
Analysis & Requirements Gathering Define moderately complex research problems by meeting with investigators to observe and understand current processes and the issues related to those processes.
Provide written documentation of findings to share with researchers and other IT colleagues.
Gather moderately complex system requirements by meeting with investigators and researching existing technology to understand the research requirements and possible solutions for new applications.
Design & Development Develop detailed tasks and project plans by analyzing project scope and milestones for moderately complex projects in order to ensure product is delivered in a timely fashion according to software lifecycle standards.
Write functional/technical specifications by taking the provided moderately complex system requirements and putting them into functional and technical descriptions for use by programmers and researchers to develop technical solutions.
Develop/change data input, files/database structures, data transformation, algorithms, and data output by using appropriate computer language/tools (i.
e.
, C++, Matlab, and JavaScript) to provide technical solutions for moderately complex application development tasks.
Document code and associated processes by adhering to development methodologies, adding code comments and appropriate documentation to various knowledge-base system(s) to simplify code maintenance and to improve support.
Testing & Documentation Create and document moderately complex test scenarios using the appropriate testing tools to validate and verify application functionality.
Test all changes by using the appropriate moderately complex test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handling in a meaningful way.
Author and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end-user references.
Implementation & Maintenance Implement changes by adhering to the change management policies and procedures for any given project to communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors of the solution.
Monitor changes and resolve moderately complex problems by responding as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully in order to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution.
Provide support by triaging and resolving moderately complex issues to ensure prompt, effective service.
Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Must possess all requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities as posted in the supplemental section.
Must demonstrate strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
Ability to work on multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
Ability to execute assigned project tasks within established schedule.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in the service of users and colleagues.
Writes and communicates clearly and concisely.
Must possess sound documentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must demonstrate exemplary customer service skills.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree.
Three years of related work experience with computer systems and applications.
Additional education may substitute for experience.
Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge in the assigned application as well as the platform on which it runs.
Classified Title: Programmer Analyst Job Posting Title (Working Title): MBI - Programmer Analyst Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC Starting Salary Range: Min $53,300 - Max $93,500 Annually (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: varies Exempt Status: Exempt Location: Homewood Campus Department name: ​​​​​​​Mind Brain Institute Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences Total Rewards The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting.
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