Monday, January 21, 2008

The Sports Authority - Sr Programmer Analyst

[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4322

Seeking Sr Programmer Analyst (JDA, AS400) in Denver, CO - RELO PAID
Posted by: "Natalie Berman" nberman@thesportsauthority.com
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Date: Mon Jan 21, 2008 3:27 pm ((PST))


THE COMPANY


The Sports Authority is headquartered in Englewood, CO and is the
largest full-line sporting goods retailer in the United States. The
company operates 430+ stores in 45 states. The Company was established
in 1928 and offers a comprehensive high-quality assortment of brand
name
sporting apparel and equipment at competitive prices.




MANAGEMENT & REPORTING STRUCTURE


This position reports to the Manager, Application Development.




POSITION DESCRIPTION


Create, implement and maintain JDA MMS and all legacy applications.
Document processes and procedures for new and existing systems. Train
customers in the use of new or existing systems. Troubleshoot problems
and resolve them to the satisfaction of customers both external and
internal.




PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


* Design, develop, implement and maintain software applications
related to the JDA MMS and all legacy systems.
* Document processes and procedures for new and existing systems.


* Develop code in RPG, SQL, CL and other language based off the
technical specifications in alignment with IS standards.

* Assists in the design and development of the system
architecture in alignment with the overall IS systems plan.

* Develop functional and technical specifications based on defined
customer business requirements.
* Participate on assigned projects and ensure compliance with
Project Management methodologies.
* Participate in the development of training materials to support
IS team members and customers.
* Conduct on-going system performance analysis and identify
opportunities for improvement.

* Prepare plans and estimates for tasks assigned.

* Prepare and executes test plans for all levels of testing.

* Train customers in the use of new or existing systems.
* Troubleshoot problems and resolve them to the satisfaction of
customers.
* Follow existing change management process.

* Responds to outages and queues and resolves any system issues.

* Responsible for other duties as assigned or developed.





PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS


* Bachelors degree in Technology or related experience
* 8 plus years experience in programming required.
* 2 years plus experience with JDA MMS, AS/400, RPG, SQL
technology required.
* Working knowledge of MS Office, Visio, Outlook, etc.
* Ability to solve a variety of problems in situations where only
limited standardization exists.
* Ability to compose moderately complex documentation of a routine
nature.
* Ability to discuss detailed information with both internal and
external customers all levels in the organization.
* Ability to improve existing systems or procedures which
periodically result in new ideas or approaches of considerable
significance.





Please apply online at www.sportsauthority.com/careers