Description
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for supporting the Lottery’s highly complex gaming and back-office processing systems. The individual is expected to be able to create modifications to existing software and the research, design, code, test and implementation of these software changes; maintaining software once it is written. Must be able to flowchart, code, edit, test, and debug application programs as assigned. Document all new and modified programs and their execution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain existing software, document software changes.
- Research, define, present and recommend software designs and/or alternative strategies.
- Design, code, test, troubleshoot and implement software.
- Provide outline plans with dates for implementation. Must follow project to an orderly and timely completion.
- Act as technical resource to other analysts and project leaders
- Work collaboratively across the MSLC organization
- Keep current with existing and emerging technologies as required by IT organization
- Participate in critical design reviews
- Perform related tasks as assigned.
This position is hybrid eligible. The Telecommute Agreement requires a minimum of 2 days/week in-office (1515 Washington Street, Braintree, MA). Additional in-person days may be required for training, meetings, projects, etc.
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associates Degree in Computer Science or related area of study
- Experience coding, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining existing software
- Strong programming skills in languages such as: Java, Javascript
- Experience with software development tools including but not limited to: Eclipse and Subversion
- Ability to prepare concise and informative documentation and reports with the ability to present them clearly, orally and in writing
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Good problem solving skills