PROGRAMMER/ANALYST

Key Responsibilities:

• Confers with technical and end users to assess their needs and recommends modifications and/or additions to existing programs.
• Consults with end users to assess data preparation and management needs, program design and testing, package selection and the use of system support programs.
• Design, evaluates, codes, installs, tests, and maintains computer programs and application packages.
• Provides end user training for various system applications.
• Prepares test data and trial runs in test environments.
• Develops and maintains system and user documentation of all systems developed and/or supported.
• Determines and reconciles causes of computer or program malfunctions.
• Keep abreast of trends as they relate to the information technology field by self study.

The Person:
The ideal candidate must have:

• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Techology, Computer Science, or a computer related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years full-time experience in application programming; with at least two (2) years experience designing and developing Oracle-based applications in a UNIX environment (in depth knowledge of Oracle tools such as forms, PL/SQL and Report).
• Programminng in Pro C and MS Access and experience with the BANNER application will be considered an asset.
• Experience in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, training and support.
• High level of self-motivation, reliability and flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to work in a collaborate manner with all stakeholders.

Applications must be forwarded to:
Human Resources Coordinator (Planning & Employment)
COSTAATT, 9-11 Melville Lane, Port of spain or via email: hr@costaatt.edu.tt
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: JUNE 25TH, 2008
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED