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Senior IT Specialist

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted on: 04-02-2025
Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid Onsite – Remote or Overseas candidates will not be considered)
Engagement: Full-Time (No agencies or contract-only requests)


A Senior IT Specialist/Analyst/DBA responsible for the full lifecycle of IT development, analysis, information management (DBA), and quality assurance related to niche technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of software development principles, database management, and various programming languages, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This individual will be involved in modifying existing systems, developing new solutions, and ensuring the quality and performance of IT applications.

Job expectation:
Database Management: Modify existing databases and database management systems. Write and code logical and physical database descriptions, specifying identifiers for database management systems, or direct others in coding descriptions.
Project Collaboration: Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
Requirements Analysis: Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish projects.
Software Development Lifecycle: Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from business/systems analysis and requirements gathering to development, testing, and delivery.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve problems.
Coding and Development: Utilize knowledge of XML, Java, JSP, SQL, Visual Basic, and other relevant software and computer development software to develop and maintain systems.
Communication: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Primary skills:
Database Management (SQL, database design and modification)
Software Development Lifecycle Expertise
Programming Languages (Java, JSP, XML, Visual Basic)
Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting
Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Project Collaboration
Written and Verbal Communication

Secondary skills:
Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills
Time Management and Ability to Work Independently
Estimation and Cost Analysis



 Key job details

Primary Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Type
Experienced
Primary Skills
Java
Years of Experience
8
Travel
No
Job Posting
04/02/2025
Salary range
$110,000.00 - $140,000.00 (USD)

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