Programmer Analyst - St Louis, United States - Missouri Botanical Garden

Description

Programmer Analyst

Missouri Botanical Garden, 2345 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
Req #761

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Summar

y

:

G

ather

s

and analyze

s

information for new

biodiversity informatics systems

or major

and minor

modifications

to existing systems

.

Develops and tests software and databases for biodiversity informatics applications

working in a diverse team environment

.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

:

D

esign

s

, develop

s

,

deploy

s

and

maintain

s

new

software

applications, both web-based and client-server,

for projects originating in the

Software and Bioinformatics group

and across

all functional areas of the Garden

.

Utilizes established standards and procedures for

software

application development.

Supports and

maintains

existing

software

applications

; tests

operation of completed programs and

debugs as needed

.

Coordinates implementation of new systems with System Administration

.

Provides

technical

guidance to

software

development staff

.

Maintains up to date documentation of systems and operations

.

Reports status of projects to management and end users.

Prepare

s

and formally present

s

proposals, technical reports, etc. as

needed.

Analyze

s

designs as needed;

providing

budget, cost, and scheduling input for design assignments.

Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.

Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers,

visitors

and others.

Performs other duties, including Help Desk and weekend support duty, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

:

This

position has

no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

:

Communication

• Listens to others and asks questions for clarification; Writes clearly and presents information accurately; Speaks professionally and responds well to questions; Supports positive visitor relations.

Collaboration

Demonstrates teamwork and promotes respect in the workplace; Engages in problem solving and group initiatives; Cooperates in implementing procedures and process improvements; Strives for positive visitor experiences.

Accountability

• Demonstrates commitment to responsibilities and adaptable to changes; Effectively prioritizes,

troubleshoots

and takes

appropriate actions

; Follows policies and procedures, meets deadlines, quality, and safety standards; Strives to proactively, address visitor and internal colleagues' concerns.

Problem Solving

• Identifies and resolves problems; Includes supervisor before

taking action

as necessary; Recommends solutions,

demonstrates

creativity and resourcefulness; Exhibits sound and

accurate

judgment in decision making process; Includes

appropriate people

in making decisions.

Stewardship

• Promotes and adheres to sustainability,

safety

and security protocols; Fosters a culture of respect,

diversity

and inclusion;

Demonstrates

effective and prudent use of Garden resources; Maximizes contributions during work hours.

Qualifications

and/or Experience:

Strong initiative; proven

track record

of taking ownership of projects through successful completion

required

.

Thorough understanding of software application and website development,

database

and system design. Minimum of 2-3 years' experience working as a programmer/analyst in a production software application development environment.

In-depth knowledge and experience developing and deploying server applications using a variety of languages and platforms

.

Requires ability to perform both web-based and client-server applications analysis,

design

and development

.

Requires

proficient

ability to deploy,

maintain

, integrate, and

optimize

enterprise-level software applications

.

Requires knowledge and ability to

utilize

software development methodologies such as

Agile,

ERD, source code control, code review, and automated testing.

Requires

proficiency

with Visual Studio Professional and Visual Studio Code.

Requires experience using source code repositories, including Azure Dev Ops Server (TFS or GIT).

Requires knowledge and ability to

utilize

the following programming languages

:

C#, ASP.NET,

Angular, Bootstrap,

Java, JSP, PHP,

HTML, and XML.

Requires

proficiency

using Entity Framework 6,

.Net

4.8,

.Net

Core and

.Net

6.

Experience with geographical

mapping

applications like ArcGIS is desired.

Requires

exceptional

knowledge and ability to design and program

applications using

database management systems like SQL Server or MySQL

Prior e

xperience

working

with

biological

or biodiversity science and data is preferred.

Minimum of 2-3 years' experience preparing quality presentations or posters using Microsoft

Powerpoint

and other applications.

Strong technical writing skills and excellent presentation skills.

Ability to work independently with little instruction; coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, set deadlines, and complete projects in a timely manner.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels; Minimum of

2

3

years' experience in working with diverse teams including international members

required

.

Minimum of 2-3 years' experience with using the Internet for online communications

like TeamViewer

and remote team coordination

like Zoom or Teams

required

.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment.

Occasional domestic and international travel

required

- less than 10%

Scheduling flexibility that allows working some weekends and evenings is

required

.

Demonstrates

highest

level of professional and ethical conduct.

The Garden is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees,

volunteers

and guests. All staff are strongly encouraged to receiveall vaccinationsas recommended by your healthcareprovider prior to hire date.
The Garden reserves the right to require future proof of current vaccination status, based onlocalhealth department guidelines. When international travel is necessary for

Garden

business, staff must be able to obtain

required

travel clearances, driving permits, andvaccinationsfor all

countries

where travel is

required

.

The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities

required

.

Education

:

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field, such as biodiversity informatics,

required

.

An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Proficient experience using Microsoft Office suite.

Proficient experience managing networks and hardware systems.

Language Skills

:

Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written)

required

.

Mathematical Skills

:

High School basic math aptitude

required

to perform addition, subtraction,

multiplication

and division; calculate percentages and decimals,

etc.

Reasoning Ability

:

Requires ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.

Requires a

bility to read or hear and understand requirements for computer software

.

Requires a

bility to independently reason software solutions to meet requirements

.

Requires a

bility to analyze alternatives and independently choose a solution for software construction

.

Computer Skills:

Exceptional

computer skills

.

Advanced

proficiency

and experience

utilizing

Microsoft Word

,

Excel

, Outlook

.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be able to obtain and

maintain

a passport for international travel

.

Must be able to obtain visas, vaccinations, and immunizations for all countries

.

Physical Demands

:

Ability to travel independently for

long periods

in economy class on airplanes,

trains

and other conveyances both domestic and international.

Ability to

utilize

computer keyboard (typing), walk about facility

frequently

throughout

work day

, and sit for extended periods of the

work day

(may sit up to 75% of

work day

).

Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Frequent

standing,

reaching

and stooping.

May be

required

to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb step stools, etc.)

Work Environment

:

I

ndoor office setting, shared by multiple staff within the

Software and Bioinformatics group

; cubical work area

.

Occasional

domestic and

international travel to other institutions working temporarily at meeting and event venues

.

Contacts with Individuals/Organizations inside/outside the Garden

:

Communicates with project collaborators and organizations both inside and outside the Garden.

Other details

Pay Type
Salary

Missouri Botanical Garden, 2345 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America

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