Programmer Analyst 4 - SharePoint

• As an application developer the employee performs a complete range of information system programmer/analyst assignments including but not limited to designing developing testing and implementing computer systems and applications for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
• This position serves as a SharePoint developer for the Data Analytics & Visualizations Division.
• The employee will participate in a variety of assignments that provide for the development enhancement and maintenance of the divisions SharePoint sites.

Individual tasks:

• Participate in project review meetings and project workgroups.
• Design and document IT solutions that are State of Michigan standard technology.
• Design solutions for a specific application need.
• Develop software code based on design.
• Code to Standards and Best Practices
• Create update and maintain systems and IT programs documentation including system specs and flow diagrams.
• Monitor status and progress of the teams work requests and help desk tickets.
• Maintain consistent availability (excepting breaks and lunch) to the clients/customers (e.g. email and TEAMS) during client working hours.
• Test the system and associated design to ensure compliance with the business rules which govern the system.
• Maintain and upgrade systems because of tool/environment upgrades.
• Provide defect tracking log entry information.
• Document identified problems and analyze to determine root cause and provide root cause analysis.
• Produce Local Change Board documents.
• Follow change management procedures and provide input to execute change management.
• Work with vendors who provide IT solutions.
• Represent DTMB as a technical resource at meetings.
• Work with other DTMB team members when tasks call for a crossteam solution.
• Perform assigned tasks for internal/external security and standards review and development.
• Identify potential impacts of changes.
• Research test and recommend new development tools languages upgrades and equipment as directed by senior team members.
• Apply State of Michigan systems development life cycle and Agile development methodologies to support SharePoint and application development and maintenance.
• While meeting with staff and users assist with requirements gathering and documentation for SharePoint sites.
• Working with the business client/Business Analyst/tech leads creating test scenarios. Design and develop test plans.
• Assist in documenting testing results for applications.
• Provide SharePoint training and assistance to division staff as needed.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with SharePoint 4 years.
• Knowledge and/or experience in systems development life cycle and gathering business requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both verbal nonverbal and written methods.
• Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to effectively work independently or with a software development team make decisions related to assigned tasks analyze business requirements create design specifications and construct and test SharePoint sites.
• Ability to apply time management skills to workload.
• Ability to provide quality customer service build trust through integrity of work and build strategic relationships through teamwork are required.
• Ability to maintain records prepare reports and conduct correspondence related to the work.
• Working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Azure DevOps Power BI Business Objects Tableau SQL or Linux is desirable but not required.

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

• 46 Years professional experience with SharePoint.
• Knowledge and experience in systems development life cycle and gathering business requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively using both verbal nonverbal and written methods at a level appropriate to the audience.
• Experience working with Agile Methodologies
• Knowledge and/or experience in Azure DevOps Power BI Business Objects Tableau SQL or Linux is desirable.