Clinical Programmer jobs in Montgomery, AL

Position: RPG Programmer Analyst Location: Montgomery, AL Duration: 06 Months Contract to Hire

Position Description: This position will be supporting the ADPH Vital Statistics System using the Report Program Generator (RPG) Language in an IBM AS400 environment. Candidate must have 8 years plus of verifiable RPG programming experience on an AS400 system in the last 12 15 years.

Key Responsibilities: This position will perform complex analysis, design, development and maintenance using the tools mentioned. Also required is the ability to develop system and program documentation. The candidate must be able to perform testing of modifications and enhancements to ensure system integrity. The ability to debug and resolve production problems using system development processes and standards as defined is also a requirement. Transfer of knowledge and skills to junior level programmers may also be needed.

Skills Required: Software languages: CL/400, RPG/400, ILE RPG, SQL RPGLE; Desired experience: Query 400, Aldon Change Management Software, ImagePlus Operating systems : AS400 Screen Design Aid (SDA) with extensive work with sub files Ability to analyze complex situations and to make sound decisions based on various combinations of partial information, personal knowledge and acceptable levels of risk Competent to work at all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities Windows and MS Office Tools

Skills Preferred: The requirement for this position is a solid educational background and the following potential abilities and skills: Develop new or enhancement programs based on technical specifications presented Collaborate with Business Analysts concerning testing and training Analyze and resolve technical problems and software bugs Maintain and enhance existing applications? Work independently as well as with other team members Multi-Task and work on multiple projects concurrently in a fast paced environment Perform all or part of full life cycle development process with an emphasis on developing business applications Support existing applications, modifying/enhancing them and current needs, and implementing the changes necessary as the needs of the business unit s change Develop and document workarounds for functional issues Troubleshoot real-time production issues Be responsible for supporting testing of enhancements and fixes Be capable of recommending solutions and identifying required program corrections Contribute towards enterprise wide metrics collection and participate in action plans Conduct indepth analysis of Service Requests raised by clients Document new/changed operational procedures Ensure static data/configuration/set ups are accurate Participate in peer review processes Respond in a flexible manner and to reprioritize work as situations change Required Knowledge: This individual must be able to learn current software systems and tools as they relate to the team. The successful candidate must have the ability to understand business requirements and assist with documentation using the MS Office Suite. The ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems is also a skill that is mandatory.

Experience Required: Candidate must have 8 years plus of verifiable RPG programming experience on an AS400 system in the last 12 15 years. It is the intention to convert this contract position to a permanent position within 6 months of employment.

Education Required: Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field. Or equivalent work