Programmer III

Description

Founded in 1926, Western Growers represents local and regional family farmers growing fresh produce in Arizona, California, Colorado and New Mexico. Our members and their workers provide over half the nation’s fresh fruits, vegetables and tree nuts. Some farm throughout the U.S. and other countries so people have year-round access to nutritious food. For generations, they provide variety and healthy choices to consumers. Connect with and learn about Western Growers on our Twitter and Facebook.

Part of the Western Growers Family of Companies Western Growers Assurance Trust (WGAT) was founded in 1957 to provide a solution to a need in the agricultural community – a need for employer-sponsored health benefit plans not previously available from commercial health insurance carriers. WGAT is now the largest provider of health benefits for the agriculture industry. The sponsoring organization of WGAT is Western Growers Association, created in 1926 to support the business interests of employers in the agriculture industry. WGAT’s headquarters is located in Irvine, California.

WGAT’s mission is to deliver value to agriculture-based employer groups by offering robust health plans that meet the needs of a diverse workforce. By working at WGAT, you will join a dedicated team of employees who truly care about offering quality health benefits and excellent customer service to plan participants. If you want to start making a difference working in the health care industry, then apply to WGAT today!

Compensation: $79,394 – $114,167 with a rich benefits package that includes profit-sharing.

Job Description Summary

This position reports to the Director, Application Programming. Under limited supervision, the Programmer III reviews, analyzes, and modifies existing programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and documenting programs. The incumbent will valuate and modify complex applications programs working from detailed specifications. Additionally, the Programmer III will mentor and support the development of the Programmer levels I and II.
Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Business Administration and four (4) years experience with theoretical and practical knowledge in the field, or eight (8) or more years experience.
• Two (2) to five (5) years experience with C++ and Pascal programming languages.
• Two (2) to five (5) years experience with MSSQL and MySQL.
• Advanced knowledge of C#, LINQ, Web API, Entity Framework, WPF, MS Visual Studio, and unit testing methodologies.
• Advanced expertise of application development tools.
• Advanced knowledge of the OpenVMS operating system and associated file structure and access.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of the Health Care Processing System (HCPS).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly adaptable and able to prioritize, manage and meet competing demands and rapidly evolving events.
• Ability to convey, explain and support complex technical subject materials and concepts, both to project peers and to end users.
• Ability to function as a technical mentor to less experienced team members, peers and colleagues.
• Ability to contribute both to original software product development and to evolving software maintenance and break/fix assignments.
• Self-motivated and self-starter, with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• High degree of independent judgement.
• Internet access provided by a cable or fiber provider with at least 40 MB download and 10 MB upload speeds.
• Home router with wired Ethernet (wireless connections and hotspots are not permitted).
• A designated room for your office or steps taken to protect company information (e.g., facing computer towards wall, etc.)
• A functioning smoke detector, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit on site.

Duties And Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, build and maintain software applications from user defined requirements.
• Review, analyze, and modify programs and systems, including encoding, testing, debugging and documenting programs.
• Provide programming and documentation support for new and existing applications and systems.
• Work on both OpenVMS and Windows Server platforms.
• Adapt Western Growers software development methodologies to new situations to increase personal and team productivity.
• Mentor and support the development of Programmer levels I and II.
• Lead development project and product teams or functional groups.

Project Documentation

• Work with management and senior staff to determine needs and project requirements, including helping formulate ideas into concrete project plans.
• Correct issues uncovered by testing or customer feedback, or refer issues to appropriate individual.
• Determine hardware and software requirements for system and project creation or modification.
• Determine the impact of project or system creation or modification on other systems or projects.
• Make project recommendations based on knowledge of systems and available technology.
• Provide estimates on time requirements.
• Report all modifications, changes, and deletions of programs, systems, and data to department supervisor or director for approval prior to execution.
• Provide limited direction to the user community under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Manage time, daily tasks and objectives to accomplish department goals and objectives.
• Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs and select solutions.

Other

• Utilize all capabilities to satisfy one mission – to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of our members. Do everything possible to help members succeed by being curious and striving to understand what others are trying to achieve, planning, and executing work helpfully and collaboratively. Be willing to adjust efforts to ensure that work and attitude are helpful to others, be self-accountable, create a positive impact, and be diligent in delivering results.
• Maintain internet speed of 40 MB download and 10 MB upload and router with wired Ethernet.
• Maintain a HIPAA compliant workstation and utilize appropriate security techniques to ensure HIPAA required protection of all confidential/protected client data.
• Maintain and service safety equipment (e.g., smoke detector, fire extinguisher, first aid kit).
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee frequently is required to move around the office. The employee is often required to use tools, objects, and controls. This noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.