Programmer Analyst

About the position

The IT Senior Programmer Analyst at American Signature Inc. plays a crucial role in the design, construction, installation, testing, and maintenance of software systems that support various business functions. This position is integral to ensuring a seamless furniture shopping experience for customers by developing IT applications that align with business objectives and strategic initiatives. The role involves creative problem-solving, test-driven design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate Continuous Improvement by applying design concepts across multiple programming languages and data structures.
• Develop Unit and Integrated test cases along with Design.
• Create test-driven designs for IT architect review.
• Write code, test cases, and supporting documentation to project specifications.
• Utilize and create Best Practices for maintainable applications.
• Create and support realistic test cases with appropriate data and processes.
• Support QA and business team member testing activities.
• Help define requirements for and integrate ASI systems with 3rd party applications.
• Develop and utilize reusable code.
• Tie business requirements to developed code through documentation that enables ongoing support and subsequent development.
• Lead unit and integrated testing of existing and new applications.
• Proactively support applications during Operating System, hardware, and 3rd party (integration) upgrades.
• Build and maintain relationships with IT and business leaders.
• Influence cross-functional partners by providing credible designs and articulating a point-of-view.
• Escalate issues, risks, and changes in a timely, structured manner.
• Ensure team members and managers understand current status, future milestones and dependencies, issues, and roadblocks involved with your work.
• Provide accurate estimates to IT management.
• Optimize the business user experience through feedback and lessons learned.
• Mentor others on specific development techniques and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Manage time, stress, and other factors for self while assisting team members to do the same.
• Take initiative to identify, understand, and solve problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with related programming languages and environments.
• 3+ years in retail industry experience.
• Proficiency in PHP, Java Script, jQuery, HTML, CSS, SQL, API Knowledge, .Net, JSON.
• Experience in design, coding, and testing web applications.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, providing strategic and tactical leadership.
• Proactive approach by identifying problems and creating solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• MVC Knowledge Framework
• Bootstrap
• XML
• CodeIgniter

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K plan
• Employee discounts at affiliate brands including Value City Furniture, American Signature Furniture, DSW, and American Eagle Outfitters
• Opportunities for career growth and development.