Sr. Application Development Analyst Req. 3237: California Administrative Office of the Courts

JOB TITLE: SR. APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

LOCATION: SACRAMENTO , CA

JOB REQUISITION: 003237

DEPARTMENT MARKETING STATEMENT

The Administrative Office of the Courts, Information Services (IS) Division is seeking candidates for the Senior Application Development Analyst – SAP/TIBCO interface programmer position. This position will be part of a technical team responsible for programming, interface development, design and support of the financial and human resources modules of SAP implemented as part of a statewide ERP application being developed for the Trial Courts of California. Under the direction of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Unit supervisor, this position will work closely with the project business leads and peers to provide programming support by coding new interfaces, enhancements, conversion programs, reports, etc. for up to 80% of the time. Other duties include working with the business teams to identify programming needs and priorities; ensure programming and documentation standards are being met; develop and review programming levels of effort estimates; provide oversight and guidance to other programmers and/or consultant technical staff; review programs for completeness, efficiency, adherence to standards, and design specifications; develop and maintain project plans; and assist in the resolution of production technical support issues as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ABAP/TIBCO programming and on-going support for development items primarily interfaces with third party applications, alerts, enhancements, reports, etc.;
• Work closely as a member of a large team of business users, technical staff, third-party vendors, and implementation vendors to ensure that development items are successfully implemented in a timely manner in order to meet deadlines;
• Provide production support for technical development;
• Analyze, research, document, and recommend viable and cost efficient solutions to technical development items and/or technical-related issues;
• Review and analyze other programmers development items to ensure items are complete, efficient, and adhere to standards and design specifications;
• Develop and document processes and standards to support technical related items for use by the project team members;
• Provide estimates on technical development hours needs for development items;
• Coordination and support the technical implementation of interfaces with the business users, Application Service Provider, third-party vendors, and other parties as required;
• Work with SAP to investigate and resolve software problems related to the application in a timely manner;
• Work with Data Integration unit to coordinate activities, creation of standards and support processes;
• Research, recommend, and apply new technologies;
• Investigate, analyze, and evaluate project feasibility;
• Develop project cost and benefit estimates;
• Recommend solutions to technology problems;
• Develop and maintain project plans; and
• Present technical information and concepts to non-technical staff including management, business teams, and end users

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Equivalent to possession of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with major course work in computer science, and three years of experience in the analysis, design, and development of applications and other information systems including one year of lead experience for those positions identified as lead.

Additional experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a directly related postgraduate degree may be substituted for one year of experience.

OR

One year as an Application Development Analyst with the judicial branch in information systems.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the above, the successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Technical Qualifications:

Extensive experience with:

• SAP ABAP programming;
• TIBCO Business Works, Smart Mapper, etc. or equivalent middleware tools;
• LSMW;
• BADIs and User EXITS;
• FI and HR modules;
• SAPSCRIPT and SMARTFORMS; and
• Interface development and support.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of information systems architecture for enterprise-wide systems deployment such as multi-tier, distributed and client/server system architecture and development principles, and internet/intranet application delivery mechanisms.
• Principles and techniques of program design, development, testing, and documentation;
• Principles and techniques of project management; and
• Principles and techniques of preparing effective oral presentations.

Ability to:

• Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and meet critical deadlines;
• Work independently and proactively in production and development environments, as well as the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Plan, direct, and review the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Prepare effective written materials for purposes of user and system documentation.
• Develop and track project plans.
• Explain technical issues to management and business users in a non-technical manner.

In addition to the above, the successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

Knowledge of and experience in:

• Middleware tools
• Interface programming and support;
• XML coding
• Programming in SQL and PL/SQL

Please Note: If you are selected for hire, the Administrative Office of the Courts will require verification of employment eligibility or authorization to legally work in the United States .

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply immediately, however this position will remain open until filled. To complete an online application, please visit our Web site at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/careers and search for Job Req-3237 Sr. Application Development Analyst. This position requires the submission of our official application.

OR

To obtain a printed application, please download a copy from our website under the Special Access and Application Help section OR visit:

Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Division

455 Golden Gate Avenue, 7th Floor

San Francisco, California 94102

(415) 865-4272 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf

PAY & BENEFITS

Salary Range $6,729 - $10,105 per month

(Starting Salary $6, 729 - $7,402 per month)

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Care benefits program
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• $115 transit pass subsidy per month
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 457 and/or 401K deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Long-Term Care Program
• Group legal services plan

The Administrative Office of the Courts Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.