Focus System Software ProgrammerMUST HAVE:5+ years of systems analysis/programming experience, with specific emphasis in:FOCUS and Web FOCUS programmingData access methods using FOCUS MastersStructured Query Language (SQL)Skill in coding with FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and access methods using FOCUS Masters and Structured Query Language (SQL)Ability to review FOCUS and Web FOCUS programs and determine and document business rules/logic addressed and database actions includedKnowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of maintaining existing computing applicationsKnowledge of relational database theories and conceptsKnowledge of the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) system, including transaction type details and interfacing methodsKnowledge of mainframe computer systems and supporting software such as Customer Information Control System (CICS), Time Sharing Option (TSO), Job Control Language (JCL) and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF)Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation and resolution of custom-written computer application production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problemsAbility to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level analystsSkill in accurately estimating time requirements for computer programming tasks in a computer application maintenance environmentAbility to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, and Technical Architects to build efficient, viable solutions in the maintenance of business applications utilizing all established departmental standardsAbility to analyze processes and workflows to design efficient information solutionsAbility to prepare complex computer program specificationsAbility to prepare computer program test plans and to create test databases and test environmentsAbility to interact and collaborate directly with customers, technical staff, and managementSkill in interpreting and communicating technical information both verbally and in writingAbility to develop and manage technical documentation in accordance with the Department's standardsStrong working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeExperience working on accounting and financial computing applications and monitoring complex interfaces with external systemsNICE TO HAVE:Accounting or Financial related degreeSkill in coding and debugging applications using web based and object oriented programming languagesAbility to translate between Mainframe based technologies to.NetSkill in data conversion techniques, data cleansing approaches and validating data relationshipKnowledge of federal authorization and reimbursement computer systems, including interfacing methods