Senior Programmer Analyst   - Application Integration

Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. (JPC) operates established businesses in publishing, cosmetics, television production and fashion.   JPC brands, which include EBONY and JET magazines and Fashion Fair Cosmetics, are household names and trusted sources to African-Americans around the globe.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated senior programmer analyst to join the JPC IT department as it expands to support new initiatives.   The ideal candidate for this position will be a seasoned developer with advanced analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to develop web-based applications that integrate data from disparate application sources. You thrive in a fast-paced, team environment and perform best when you are helping business stakeholders leverage technology to improve business operations.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for full lifecycle development of   business-level applications and processes to integrate data across the company by linking back-office and internet applications, whether purchased or developed in-house or provided as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). 

Required Skills

• 5+ years experience in full lifecycle software development (ASP.NET or PHP)
• 5+ years database development experience (SQL Server or MySQL)
• 3+ years experience with XML/XSL
• Work closely with all levels of end users, including executive level staff, to quickly prototype possible approaches to problems, and then implement the final solution
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Must have a strong emphasis on following through with commitments, communicating timely status to customers, assessing customer satisfaction, and achieving results
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent professional work ethics and habits
• Experience with eCommerce Software-as-a-Service (Saas) solutions a plus
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning solutions a plus
• Experience with open source solutions a plus (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP)

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to:

Johnson Publishing Company
ATTN:   Human Resources
820 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
312-322-0039 fax
careers@johnsonpublishing.com

 

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