The Walman Optical Company

Senior Application Programmer/Analyst

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Job Description :

As a commercial and internally developed applications subject matter expert, provide advanced programming, analysis and consulting services to Walman’s divisions, departments, vendors and customers ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Analyze, configure, design, develop, test and support commercial and internally developed applications/systems. Position requires intermittent travel, less than 15% of the time.

EXPERIENCE OR QUALIFICATIONS:

Four year degree and 5-years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience accompanied with a thorough and detailed knowledge of:

• Commercial, multi-tier application configuration and support

• Full-cycle multi-tier application development/configuration in a Microsoft environment including TSQL, C#, Java Script

• Microsoft Products (SQL Server & Tools, Microsoft 365 and Azure)

• Microsoft SQL Server tools, interfaces/integration and performance optimization

• Advanced systems analysis, design and development techniques

Additional requisite knowledge includes the following:

• Project planning and management

• Working knowledge of commercial applications e.g., Square9, Business Objects, SharePoint

• Data integration/transport methods e.g., SFTP, REST, XML, ODBC, JSON, EDI, CSV and fixed record

• General infrastructure knowledge including network and virtualization concepts

• Oral and written communication skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and support complex internally developed and commercial applications in a Microsoft Environment

• Develop an understanding of business operations and provide business process and technical expertise to users and management as a principal technical resource and Subject Matter Expert

• Monitor and maintain commercial and internally developed applications

• Perform business and technical analysis to ensure thorough understanding of business, integration, enhancement and maintenance requests

• Develop, test, debug and support applications that achieve business objectives

• Understand, develop and implement all aspects of data management and transfer using commercial applications, SFTP and internally developed methods

• Write and maintain documentation for use and support of application programs in accordance with company standards

• Requires intermittent travel, less than 15% of the time.

• Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and organized condition.

• Understands and follows all company and manufacturer’s policies and procedures and observes all safety rules and regulations. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and HIPAA protected information.

• Willingly assist others as necessary to keep work current, meet deadlines and maintain an even workload, by cooperating with coworkers and demonstrating a good attitude. Performs an acceptable quantity and quality of work on time as required.

• Provide proper training, work direction, and technical guidance for less experienced coworkers. Attends in-house or Walman sponsored training meetings when necessary.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

Stand or sit and use PC keyboard for up to four hours per day.

Occasionally is required to twist, turn or bend.

The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• LTD

• PTO

• 401(k) with company match

If you are interested in becoming part of the Walman Team please apply online today.

The Walman Optical Company is a successful and diversified business serving the ophthalmic community since 1915. We are a family of optical companies with a 100-year history of excellent relationships built on enduring trust and added value. Each of our businesses is guided by the same core principles and single vision: to be the most trusted business partner in the industry. Our core values respect our employees’ worth and contributions, emphasize teamwork and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Walman Optical Company is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants. EEO/Affirmative Action Employer/Protected Veteran Status. The company grants reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled individuals in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.