Senior Applications Programmer/Analyst GENERAL SUMMARY Performs development and maintenance programming and associated tasks for application systems, including integrated software and hardware application configurations. Analyzes business process to define application functional requirements and technical specifications. Able to direct and participate in software/hardware release and installation tasks. May provide specific guidance to others on complex assignments. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Performs and may direct software coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and installation tasks for on-line and batch processes in accordance with industry best practices and specific internal procedures and standards. Contributes to development and directs task identification, work effort estimates, and work schedules for development and maintenance activities. Participates in and may direct problem definition and problem resolution activities. Participates in and may direct the analysis and definition of efficient, cost effective application solutions which support client business processes and functional requirements. Coordinates with internal departments to provide associated deliverables required for the successful completion of development and maintenance assignments (e.g. database development, job scheduling , CICS support, network support, help desk orientation, client implementation readiness, etc.) Conducts client interviews in order to perform analysis of client business processes and functional requirements and prepares appropriate documentation to communicate and validate the information. May participate in client committees and may coordinate client involvement in development -- May prepare and conduct presentations of various work products. May train other staff and may review the technical work of other staff. Provides on call support and may coordinate on call response efforts as assigned. Performs other duties as required. JOB SPECIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience. Significant experience (usually 3-5 years) in all phases of applications software development/maintenance life cycles in a large mainframe or client server environment preferred. Demonstrate excellence in technical skills and technical knowledge required in M. VMS and Cache experience a plus Strong skills required in critical thinking and analysis, verbal and written communications, and interpersonal interactions (e.g. partnering, conflict management, consulting, etc.). Understanding of health care business and care delivery processes preferred.