Programmer Analyst 4 - SharePoint

Candidates MUST be currently local at time of submission within a commutable distance (1-1.5 hours) Position is hybrid onsite 2 days a week from day 1 (currently Wednesday and Thursday). NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION.

As an application developer, the employee performs a complete range of information system programmer/analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer systems and applications for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

This position serves as a SharePoint developer for the Data, Analytics, & Visualizations Division. The employee will participate in a variety of assignments that provide for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the division’s SharePoint sites. 

Individual tasks:

·       Participate in project review meetings and project workgroups.

·       Design and document IT solutions that are State of Michigan standard technology.

·       Design solutions for a specific application need.

·       Develop software code based on design.

·       Code to Standards and Best Practices

·       Create, update, and maintain systems’ and IT programs’ documentation, including system specs and flow diagrams.

·       Monitor status and progress of the team’s work requests and help desk tickets.                                                                                                                                                                         

·       Maintain consistent availability (excepting breaks and lunch) to the clients/customers (e.g. e-mail and TEAMS) during client working hours.

• Test the system and associated design to ensure compliance with the business rules which govern the system.
• Maintain and upgrade systems because of tool/environment upgrades.

·       Provide defect tracking log entry information.

• Document identified problems and analyze to determine root cause and provide root cause analysis.
• Produce Local Change Board documents.
• Follow change management procedures and provide input to execute change management.
• Work with vendors who provide IT solutions.
• Represent DTMB as a technical resource at meetings.

·       Work with other DTMB team members when tasks call for a cross-team solution.

• Perform assigned tasks for internal/external security and standards review and development.
• Identify potential impacts of changes.

·       Research, test, and recommend new development tools, languages, upgrades, and equipment as directed by senior team members.

·       Apply State of Michigan systems development life cycle and Agile development methodologies to support SharePoint and application development and maintenance.

·       While meeting with staff and users, assist with requirements gathering and documentation for SharePoint sites.

·       Working with the business client/Business Analyst/tech leads creating test scenarios.  Design and develop test plans.

·       Assist in documenting testing results for applications.

·       Provide SharePoint training and assistance to division staff as needed.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

·       Experience with SharePoint 4+ years.

·       Knowledge and/or experience in systems development life cycle and gathering business requirements.

·       Ability to communicate effectively using both verbal, non-verbal and written methods.

·       Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.

·       Ability to effectively work independently or with a software development team, make decisions related to assigned tasks, analyze business requirements, create design specifications, and construct and test SharePoint sites.

·       Ability to apply time management skills to workload.

·       Ability to provide quality customer service, build trust through integrity of work, and build strategic relationships through teamwork are required.

·       Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence related to the work.

·       Working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite.

·       Knowledge and/or experience in Azure DevOps, Power BI, Business Objects, Tableau, SQL, or Linux is desirable, but not required.