Programmer Analyst

Please note: This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered

Job Title: Programmer Analyst

Job Location: Downtown Houston, TX 77002 *Prospective candidates MUST be located in the HOUSTON, TX area*

Job Type: Contract/Full Time *This contract position has a duration of 6-months*

Job Schedule: Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM *Hybrid - see below*

Job Salary: $48.17/hour

* Hybrid - The hybrid work schedule will be at the discretion of the direct manager.

Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Programmer Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining document-centric business solutions within the OpenText platform.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain document-centric business solutions within OpenText.

Build and configure complex workflows to automate business processes.

Develop and customize forms, user interfaces, and advanced reports to meet functional requirements.

Implement and integrate new OpenText modules into existing environments.

Perform complex system integrations between OpenText and other enterprise applications.

Optimize system performance, troubleshoot technical issues, and apply advanced problem-solving to resolve defects.

Support platform upgrades, patches, and migration activities while minimizing downtime and risk.

Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards in all solutions delivered. Scheduled Milestones and Deliverables

Milestones and deliverables will align with priority projects as assigned. These may include, but are not limited to:

Elections Redaction Scanning

Cloud Migration

Intelligent Capture Upgrade

Public Health HR Scanning and Migration

Auditors AIP Changes and HR Scanning

DocuSign Electronic Signature Integration The resource will be expected to deliver assigned work within defined scope, schedule, and quality standards.

Metrics to Measure Performance

Completion of assigned project deliverables within defined scope and schedule.

Accuracy and quality of developed solutions with minimal defects or rework.

Successful implementation of complex integrations, workflows, and module deployments.

Timely resolution of technical issues and escalated vendor tickets.

Adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards in all deliverables. Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field

7+ years of professional experience in software development, systems analysis, and IT project delivery

Experience in both front-end and back-end development is often expected

Proven track record of working in complex IT environments with multiple stakeholders Core Technical Skills

Programming Languages:

Java, C#, Python, JavaScript (React/Angular), SQL Database Technologies:

SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL; familiarity with NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) is a plus Application Development Frameworks:

.NET, Spring Boot, Express.js, Django, etc. Web Services / APIs:

RESTful services, SOAP, API Gateway tools, Swagger/OpenAPI Cloud Computing (increasingly important in IT):

Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; ability to develop and deploy cloud-native applications DevOps & CI/CD Tools:

Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes Security & Compliance:

Understanding of IT security practices (authentication, authorization, encryption), especially in enterprise environments Systems & Analysis Skills

Strong background in systems analysis and design

Proficiency in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements

Experience with Enterprise IT systems (ERP, CRM, legacy systems, or custom platforms)

Knowledge of ITIL, change management, or similar IT operations frameworks is a plus

Comfortable with data modeling, ETL processes, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or Crystal Reports) Project & Process Management

Experience working in Agile/Scrum or Waterfall environments

Ability to serve as a bridge between business and technical teams

Skilled in creating technical specifications, system documentation, and workflow diagrams

Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Trello, Microsoft Project) Soft Skills & Leadership

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to lead development teams and provide mentorship

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities

High attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Developer Associate

AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP)

ITIL Foundation Certification