Junior Applications Engineer - Data Systems Analysts, Inc. - O'Fallon, IL

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. has an opening for a Junior Applications Engineer. This is a full time position in O’Fallon, in support of the US Air Force. Responsible for designing and developing application interfaces for the client’s solution as directed. May need to collaborate with the project team to define and design interface components for the solution. Work with a team of application engineers and software analysts to deliver new and/or improved Global Decision Support System (GDSS) applications and its interfaces.

DESCRIPTION

The Jr Software Engineer/Developer will have basic experience in translating IT requirements in the design, development, and assembly of components to create custom information systems. Typical examples of the deliverables are functional and technical designs, models, components, code, unit tests, and documentation. Capable of developing on a .Net platform using Oracle PL/SQL and PHP primarily. Responsible for creating and/or re-engineering GDSS applications and appliances, with an understanding of technical problems and solutions as they relate to the current GDSS and future enterprise and systems environments.

Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret level clearance.

SKILLS

Knowledge of software requirements development and systems analysis and design.

Knowledge of, understanding and compliance with development standards and SDLC to ensure consistency

Development on a .Net platform using Oracle PL/SQL and PHP

Capable of software engineering and design based on communicated system-level requirements, user needs and use cases using developer tools such as Oracle Developer Studio and/or Zend Developer Studio

Basic knowledge of third party controls that help with the Requirements Gathering. Documentation. System and Application Design process.

Knowledge of database uses and design is desirable

EXPERIENCE

Associates degree or higher in information systems management or related field with a minimum of one plus (1+) years of work experience designing developing software applications and interfaces

At least 1 years’ experience in design/development of .NET application interfaces

At least 1 years’ experience in analyzing user requirements and proposing potential system solutions.

At least 1 years’ experience in PHP and Oracle PL/SQL

Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Desirable: Experience with DOD.

Desirable: Certified in Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (.NET Framework – ASP, ADO)

EDUCATION

Associate’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical disciplines or equivalent years of experience.

DSA offers a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes employee medical and dental, 401k, company paid life and short/long term disability insurance and paid leave along with an environment that supports professional development and growth. Our culture embraces training and development opportunities that include leadership programs, employee networks, continued education, and much more. We recognize that building expertise in your profession benefits everyone, and our leadership training programs help employees better manage their projects, inspire coworkers and customers to action, and reinforce DSA’s guiding principles.

We also value the unique combination of skills, abilities, aspirations, and backgrounds of every individual — our diversity makes us stronger. We are 100 percent employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Building on five decades of industry experience, DSA has deep expertise and comprehensive understanding of the operational, security, collaboration, and identity management challenges our customers must address. We provide secure information management solutions that encompass Program Management, Knowledge Management, Business Process Engineering and Security. Our services include Cyber Security, SharePoint Solutions, Software Development, Data Analytics, and Systems Engineering. DSA has played an important role in supporting the U.S. Warfighter. In one of its first major programs in the early 1960s, DSA partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to provide a secure and reliable messaging system for America’s fighting forces and our allies. DSA engineers developed the world’s first packet switch in the 1960s and helped pioneer the use of electronic messages for the DoD. These innovative solutions have been critical in supporting U.S. fighting forces to command, control, and communicate on battlefields from Vietnam to the most recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.