Programmer Analyst
Tufts University | |
United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
711 Washington Street (Show on map) | |
April 30, 2024 | |
Overview
The mission of the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) is to promote healthy aging through nutrition science to empower people seeking to enjoy long, active, and independent lives. HNRCA investigators examine how nutrition and physical activity play a role in the prevention of the major chronic degenerative conditions and diseases associated with aging. The HNRCA's Scientific Computing core provides a variety of information technology services, including database development and maintenance, network access, file sharing, server backups, network and data security, laboratory information systems support, and desktop support for Windows and Macintosh clients. Technical staff provide systems analysis, programming, and technology consulting services, as well as end-user support across Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms. The core also works closely with principal investigators and other scientific cores to ensure the generation and maintenance of high-quality scientific data. What You'll Do The Programmer Analyst is responsible for the design, development, installation, implementation, modification, and support of new or existing applications software. Functions may include analyzing functional and systems requirements, developing application and database architecture and design, writing code, validating data acquisition and output media/formats, designing user interfaces, developing and maintaining websites, interactive applications, simulations, video/audio streaming, working with users to test, debug, and troubleshoot applications, assuring software and systems quality and functionality, integrating hardware and software components, writing and maintaining program documentation, evaluating new and improved software applications and programming technologies, and ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices. The Programmer Analyst will formulate and define system scope and objectives for assigned projects; manage program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation; prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written; devise or modify procedures to solve problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results; incorporate advanced multimedia technology, such as graphic design, multimedia authoring, site-oriented web development, advanced publishing, digital video acquisition and production, professional media acquisition, and/or two- or three-dimensional animation and visualization.
What We're Looking For Basic Requirements:
Pay Range Minimum $76,900.00, Midpoint $96,150.00, Maximum $115,400.00 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range. |