Webfocus Developer

Webfocus Developer Data and Information Developer II Job Summary: Design, develop, and implement business intelligence dashboards using efficient techniques, reusable code and web services as applicable. Actively participate with implementation of documented reporting applications and improvement strategies Report problems to the software vendors, provide requested documentation, and track problems to resolution; develop and monitor procedures for the WebFOCUS server environment proactively for any issues and address access and performance issues Analyze requested reporting requirements and propose effective and flexible solutions; develop alternative solutions, as appropriate, and review with the Manager and Information team Develop logic charts, record formats, Metadata, and detailed technical programming specs; coordinate the creation or modification of database queries with the DBAs as required Prepare documentation in compliance with department standards; use efficient programming and coding techniques to develop / maintain self-service reporting applications that are flexible and scalable; develop / create data sources to connect to the databases to retrieve required data efficiently; develop test cases and scripts, execute the test plans, and evaluate results Troubleshoot user technical problems and ensures quick resolution with proper documentation; analyze and resolve testing issues and production problems as reported in the problem tracking system Develop and enforce the coding standards and conventions; review business objectives and requirements with the Manager / business analysts; provide input on alternative solutions when appropriate Prepare prototypes of screens and reports for common understanding and agreement; assist in training users of new and modified reporting applications. Requires: (i) B.S. or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mathematics or a related field, and (ii) 5 years' experience with experience in a Reports Developer role with five years concurrent experience with FOCUS, WebFOCUS, Reporting Server (iWay/EDA), and SQL, (iii) and three years concurrent experience with CSS, HTML, and JavaScript.