Programmer/Analyst

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. is a global leader in the manufacture of piezoelectric and strain gauge sensors. The success of PCB is in our people. It is our philosophy to hire good people and support them in doing their job. PCB’s Management is committed to providing a friendly, supportive and challenging work environment. At PCB we operate on a first name basis with a full open door policy. The Company’s pleasant working conditions, world-class benefits package and opportunities for advancement create a spirit of enthusiasm that provides PCB with a competitive edge.

Basic Function:

The Programmer/Analyst is responsible for interactively working with business units to solve problems or enhance business processes by developing custom programs or reports utilizing commercial off the shelf tools. Work at this level provides the opportunity to refine the knowledge, skills, and abilities gained through education and prior experience in order to develop the proficiency required for advancement to the Sr. Programmer/Analyst position. Project assignments will tend to be broader in focus and larger in scale or impact than entry-level assignments and/or involve more advanced systems analysis. Duties may involve occasional stooping, crawling, and lifting up to 40 lbs. Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on assignment.

Required skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript / jQuery, VB.NET / C#, N-tier application design, Strong SQL, and good communication skills.

Preference will be given to candidates with Familiarity with DNN Content Management System, Responsive Site Design, Understanding of Windows Communication Foundation, IIS Administration skills, and ETL skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists in identifying or identifies development opportunities (problems, improvements) to business processes or other problems by collaborating with business unit managers and staff.
2. Assess the impact of implementing specific solutions vs. not implementing solutions and build vs. buy.  This may include preparing cost assessment, process assessment, value/benefits assessment, impact studies.
3. Utilize project management skills to plan, implement, and control projects.  Regular communication of project status is important.  The ability to breakdown large projects into prioritized tasks is essential.
4. Implement architected solutions by writing, debugging, and testing code .Use source code control tools such as Visual Source Safe to maintain a repository of code and development changes.
5. Follow PCB’s development standards document.
6. Develop documentation of source code as well as end-user training guides.
7. Works with supervisor to develop and maintain procedures of Information Technology department.
8. Understands and works within the company ISO 9001 quality system.
9. On-call for after-hour’s systems alerts and emergency user issues.

10. Performs System Maintenance and upgrades in available maintenance windows outside of normal business hours.

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum of a four year software engineering, computer programming, or computer science degree. Minimum of two years’ experience specifically in programming, systems analyst, or equivalent position is required. A business degree coupled with training and more than five years’ experience as defined may also be appropriate.

Promotes teamwork, cooperation and commitment to

“Total Customer Satisfaction” among team members.

PCB Piezotronics, Inc. offers one of the most dynamic benefits packages in Western New York, including the opportunity to have 100% fully paid health insurance premiums, 401k, profit sharing and more.