Analyst Programmer

$102,981 - $102,981/Yr

Packaging Corporation of America - Counce, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Counce, TN

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Analyst Programmer at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is responsible for the development, support, and maintenance of the plant's application systems within the IT Department. This role involves analyzing and resolving issues, writing and debugging code for desktop and server applications, and managing the Microsoft SQL environment. The position requires interfacing with both internal and external users to meet their computing needs, and it operates within a 24x7 facility, necessitating rotational call duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide development, support, and maintenance for all plant's application systems.
• Analyze and resolve problems in an expedient manner.
• Write, debug, and support the application development life cycle of current desktop and server applications using Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Support the Microsoft SQL environment; create, update, and maintain database environments.
• Write and debug code for existing and new desktop and server applications.
• Interface with internal and external end-users to support and maintain end-user computing needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology Systems or equivalent system development experience is required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years previous work experience in related ITS development area preferred.
• Strong development and business applications knowledge.
• Strong business analytical skills in maintenance management, AP, AR, G/L, and other critical financial applications.
• Understanding of SQL (application and server) and Microsoft VB/C#.net languages are mandatory.
• Proven system design methodology and application design resolution skills.
• Experience with IT user security and operating system administration covering various platforms/applications.
• Familiarity with IBM AS400 operations is a plus.
• Experience investigating and resolving help desk service requests and use of help desk software.
• Strong organizational skills to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks for efficiency and completeness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with help desk software.
• Familiarity with IBM AS400 operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefit package.