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Programmer Analyst

The Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF), administrator of health benefits for Commonwealth of Pennsylvaina employees and retirees, has an immediate opening for a Programmer Analyst. This position reports to the Applications Development Director in the Information Technology Department.

This position is responsible for design, programming, documentation, and testing of business related systems. The Programmer Analyst also evaluates user requests to determine feasibility, cost and time required, and impact on existing business processes to the current system. This position interacts with PEBTF staff to gain the knowledge of user needs required to develop and modify programs accordingly.

The successful candidate for this position will possess the ability to:

Analyze tasks in terms of user impact, analysis of goals, problem complexity and feasibility study, logic design and systems flowchart, analysis of input-output flow, forms layout, resource evaluation, time and cost analysis.

Document file design, impact of systems resources, coding, error removal, systems evaluation, on-line testing, user approval, final corrections, and program and run time documentation.

Write optimized programs utilizing functional/technical documentation; verify programming through structured testing techniques; work with users to obtain client approval through user acceptance testing; report status of assigned tasks to the Applications Development Director on a regular basis.

Maintain current technical industry knowledge of and follow Trust Fund standards, policies and procedures.

Adhere to accepted data processing standards; develops applications that are effective, efficient and that satisfy user needs.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and corporate Privacy and Security policies.

This position requires:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Technical certifications.

3 – 4 years of programming experience in developing web applications using .Net Framework platform

Knowledge requirements:

Expertise in relational databases such as Oracle, SQL server

Expertise in C#, asp.net, Vb.Net, XML, Web services, HTML

Ability to design, write, test, maintain, and debug program source code

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong organization skills

Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.

Ability to learn emerging technologies (such as new web/mobile tools) quickly, research new solutions and apply strategic thinking to decisions about future development.

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and complete work within deadlines.

Familiar with various file processing concepts and techniques.

Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and database software as well as proprietary software and web-based applications.

Ability to be productive in a fast-paced, lean information technology environment.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with background and experience, plus an excellent benefits package at the start of employment, a 401K retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and a professional working environment.

We do not offer a relocation package. Please reply only if you are willing to relocate to the Harrisburg, PA area at your own expense or if you already live in this area.

PEBTF, an Equal Opportunity Employer, values the diversity of our workforce and the knowledge of our people.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,200.00 – $79,300.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
During the COVID-19 crisis, employees in this position works remotely but are required to attend occasional training and meetings in the office during their orientation period.

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Preferred)

Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

SQL: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location

Work Remotely:

Yes, temporarily due to COVID-19