Systems Programmer II

ACT Consulting has an immediate need for a Systems Programmer with our direct client.

ACT Consulting is a leader in the staffing industry providing candidates on a national basis for contract contract to hire and direct hire engagements while maintaining the highest regard for people integrity and customer satisfaction. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies primarily in the areas of Information Technology Engineering Professional Accounting and Finance.

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Job Title: (phone number removed) - Systems Programmer

Location: Columbia, SC

Duration: 12 months

Experience: 4 Years IT experience

Skill: Windows Operating admin exp.

Duties:

Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems.

Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.

40% Research and analyze systems software problems and implement workable solutions or escalate as appropriate.

40% Install, test, and maintain systems software including installing updates, upgrades, and patches, initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage, and modifying code to correct errors.

10% Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.

5% Participate in planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.

5% Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform on-call rotation.

Skills:

Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.

Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.

Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.

Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.

Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.

Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.

Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.

Required Software and Other Tools:

Standard office equipment.

Work Environment:

Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Education:

Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other job related field or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree

Required Work Experience:

4 Years IT experience including varied programming experience.