Summary The Programmer Analyst is responsible for the design, development, and support of application software, and takes a lead role involving software development with multiple programming languages. The Programmer Analyst manages and deploys databases; develops complex project plans; manages resources to ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders; and is the systems administrator for CM/ECF. Responsibilities Write code to specifications. Document work. Develop custom reports. Prepare flowcharts. Perform routine testing. Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. Design, modify, adapt, and enhance existing software to correct errors, allow adaptation to new hardware, or to improve performance of the software. Create and maintain data dictionaries. Develop and perform software system testing and validation procedures and documentation. May review and analyze the work of other technical staff. Confer with technical staff and end users to design software applications, including exchanging information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces. Consult with end users after software system design, enhancement, and maintenance. Provide user support for applications supported. Serve as the system administrator for CM/ECF for the United States District Court Southern District of South Florida. Administer, support, and maintain all Informix database systems in support of the CM/ECF software. Test and implement new CM/ECF software releases. Utilize shell scripts, Perl, HTML, Java, and other programing languages to develop system features to meet end user needs, and to maintain and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of locally and nationally developed systems and databases. Monitor day-to-day operations of the locally and nationally supported programs, applications, systems, and databases. Develop, implement, and manage large-scale and small-scale projects from inception to delivery, including developing complex project plans, thorough design plans, and detailed timelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/employment-info. Qualifications Two years of specialized experience; or Completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (27 semester or 54 quarter hours) in an accredited university. Progressively responsible experience in or closely related to the position's work that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties successfully. One to three years of programming and debugging in object-oriented programming languages like Java or C. Working knowledge of databases and how to construct SQL queries. Education A bachelor's degree in CS, MIS, or other relevant field of study preferred. For a full list of preferred qualifications see full vacancy on our web site at: https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/job-listings. Additional Information The Federal Courthouse has been designated a non-smoking area. Each applicant must be a United States Citizen or eligible to work in the United States. THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER