Programmer Analyst I

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Position Summary

The Children’s Oncology Group (COG), a National Cancer Institute (NCI) supported clinical trials group, is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to childhood and adolescent cancer research. The COG unites more than 9,000 experts in childhood cancer at more than 200 leading children’s hospitals, universities, and cancer centers across North America, Australia, and New Zealand in the fight against childhood cancer. An overarching principle of COG is to ensure that the organization’s structure is optimized to maximize the potential for research that improves the outcome for every successive generation of children with cancer.

The Programmer Analyst I will design, develop, troubleshoot, maintain, and update client/server software applications using Microsoft .NET technologies, Microsoft Visual Basic.NET, SQL Server, Transact SQL, HTML, ASP.NET, C# and other software tools.  Participate in many phases of the software development life cycle: design, coding, debugging, testing, implementation, and maintenance.  Assignments typically require current knowledge of hardware, software, systems analysis techniques, and/or specialized knowledge in administrative functions or disciplines.  The position requires excellent organizational and analytical skills.  This position is assigned to a team, taking regular assignments from the Lead Programmer Analyst and Programmer Analyst III.

Employment Type : Full Time

Full pay range for this position: $38.48 to $56.88 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is from $38.48 (minimum) to $47.68 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client/server, database, and web-based software applications to meet the group’s needs.
• Work both independently and with project teams to analyze user needs and provide Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Participate in design and code reviews with other programmers and management.
• Implement projects, document, and unit-test projects.
• Create new and extend existing operational documentation, technical specifications.
• Create and deliver data driven reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of software development tools as they relate to the business of Children’s Oncology Group.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of related programming and/or system design experience, including:

1. Experience with Microsoft .NET technologies, Microsoft SQL, HTML, ASP.NET, XML, Microsoft Windows, and systems analysis techniques.
2. Application development experience using ASP.NET, C#/VB.NET, Microsoft SQL, HTML, CSS is required.
3. Experience in client/server software development and relational database design.
4. Web application development experience using JQuery, Bootstrap, JSON, JavaScript.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or substitute with four additional years of relevant work experience.

Other Qualifications

• Some knowledge of building a RESTful web service.
• Ability to apply knowledge of computer hardware, software, and programming skills towards the development and completion of custom software applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong communications skills.
• Willingness to take direction and subsequently complete projects independently.
• Knowledge of medical terminology a definite advantage.

PHI WORKFORCE MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

Per the PHI Workforce Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of employment for all domestic based employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are granted a reasonable accommodation under applicable law.

New hires need to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or apply for an exemption/accommodation within three business days after their start date. Depending on the circumstances, new hires who do not comply with this Policy, or who cannot be reasonably accommodated, will either have their employment suspended or terminated. Candidates who are non-compliant will have their offers rescinded.

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