Progressive Impressions International

JOB TITLE: Variable Data Programmer 1

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SUMMARY: A Variable Data Programmer 1 assists with project analysis and provides the programming services to modify existing programs for internal and external customers. They work with Account Executive, DB Programmers and Web Developers to successfully execute customer solutions.

REPORTS TO: Variable Solutions Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned

• Collect specifications from project managers and program applications that support the overall customer program
• Work with customer supplied data
• Modify database including creating tables, views and stored procedures
• Develop applications that create production files for use by production personnel and web previews for client websites.
• Work with project managers to set up new jobs and or alter existing jobs to enhance processes and workflow.
• Develop and manage applications to automate current manual processes
• Query, retrieve, manipulate and display data for the purpose of internal or ad hoc reporting as requested by the customer or project managers
• Maintain Microsoft Windows based applications by reviewing and modifying code to enhance the usability and performance of applications and tools that gain greater efficiency and quality
• Provide end user support to personnel that utilize programmed applications
• Provide technical documentation on applications including flow charts, specification and end user documentation
• Participate in the testing of programs and systems to ensure proper functionality

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
No supervisory/management responsibilities.

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with project team to increase revenue opportunities within the account(s).

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (Required to perform essential functions)
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

SKILLS:

COMMUNICATION: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in written communication form information to internal/external, staff and management.

TECHNICAL: Translate technology requirements from internal personnel to external customer and vice versa. Become familiar with basic creative design and layout as it relates to project and processes. Learn internal software applications as required by account. Learn, comprehend and utilize web and data development concepts to coordinate the development of technical solutions.

DECISION MAKING: Ability to collect the necessary information and listen to others to make decisions regarding project(s) and processes.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Work with a variety of personalities and skill sets across Units and / or departments

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical operations to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions and units of measure.

PRIORITIZATION: Handle frequent interruptions yet refocus on the task at hand or determine the most important tasks. Adapt to a fast paced, high stress and changing environment.

PROBLEM SOLVING: Take responsibility to find alternative approaches to solve or troubleshoot issues; Exhaust available resources to find solutions.

ORGANIZATION: Ensure information can be found easily and tasks are completed on time. Pay attention to details. Maintain accuracy and quality.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: (to include technical/equipment skill capabilities, regulatory and/or licensing requirements)

• Microsoft Office product suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• .NET for Windows applications
• Visual Basic
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Pageflex Studio and Server
• XMPIE software
• Direct Smile
• All Adobe products (Acrobat, Indesign, Photo Shop etc.)
• Postscript
• PPML

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: (see definitions sheet)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position works in an office environment with controlled temperatures and with extended periods of the workday sitting at a desk utilizing computer equipment.

While this job description reflects management’s assessment of essential and nonessential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned according to business need.

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