Programmer Analyst - Data Recognition Corporation

DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.  

Programmer Analyst (mid level)
Data Recognition - Maple Grove, MN 
Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position 
Please, no agencies 

The work for this role entails working on data in the secure enclave and requires passing an extensive background check.

Summary: 

This position monitors and controls the development and processing of programs to ensure the highest levels of service and system availability are attained. Establishes production runs, updates run documentation and maintains data files. Assists with more complex code creation, job set up, performs problem identification, escalation and resolution. Communicates status of operations to allow for immediate response to service disruptions.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 1+ years IT work experience in production support, programming, development
• Maintain and support/configure applications (50% development, 50% support)
• Demonstrate an understanding of business and technical requirements for each assigned project
• Demonstrate an understanding of system performance expectations for application being developed
• Work as part of a project team to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Work with IT Business Analysts to create and update requirements
• Produce code to meet standards for each assigned task
• Create unit test plans and test summary
• Perform unit testing
• Follow and demonstrate an understanding of adopted processes/methodologies
• Maintain and support applications as needed
• Update production run specifications
• Document steps throughout production processing
• Participate in project meetings
• Identify changes to tasks as they occur and notify appropriate team members
• Respond to and work with appropriate team members to resolve all support requests
• Work with team members to create accurate task estimates
• Follow schedules to meet task deadlines
• May lead projects of moderate complexity
• Maintain legacy applications
• Provide some after-hours support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT or related field OR equivalent work experience
• MS SQL knowledge and experience preferred
• 2+ years IT work experience in production support, programming and development
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and edit XML data
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and in team/collaborative environment

DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Please, no agencies or third parties

Company cannot provide sponsorship of any kind for this position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

DRC offers a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to make choices that best meet their current and future needs. We offer many benefits, including medical, wellness, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. DRC also offers a generous paid time off policy and community service leave. 

Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.