Programmer Analyst I - School of Public Health - Brownsville, TX (Finance)
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
We are looking for a Full-Time Programmer Analyst to join the UTHealth School of Public Health in Brownsville, TX. In this position, you will handle data requests from collaborators, query databases, and processing information. You'll also work on migrating applications and databases from on-premise to the cloud as well as implementing custom software solutions.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides technical skills required to translate system analysis type definitions to reports, charts, and diagrams, from which programmers can efficiently perform their tasks. Responsible for program definitions limited to specific components of the overall system.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Interviews clients/users and departmental personnel for problem definition to ensure that the program is written that fits the user's needs or changes are made to resolve any existing problems.
- Develops program specifications for programming modules, programs specifications, testing, JCL and documentation ensuring conformity and consistency with system and department standards.
- Writes, tests, and implements computer programs. Codes straight-forward to somewhat complex programs and ensures that the programs conform to departmental standards.
- Assists with acceptance testing of purchase software and/or upgrades to existing system software to ensure user/clients needs are met.
- Participates in structured technical and functional walk-through with project team members and reports status of programming to Project Manager on a regular basis to ensure a full understanding of the program and the status of completion.
- Resolves problems that arise with existing production systems to ensure the efficiency and proper functioning of programs and systems.
- Other duties as assigned
Certification/Skills:
- Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and programming.
- Experience with one or more front end frameworks like VUE, Angular, etc., is preferred.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field or relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum Experience:
- One year of programming experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
- This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
- Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
