Designs, develops, implements, maintains, and enhances computer-based information systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy and meet business needs. Performs complex systems analysis and programming tasks requiring advanced techniques. Determines data needs and entity relationships; designs database structure for efficient and effective data storage and retrieval. Maintains a robust and reliable information system infrastructure. Provides technical advice and consultation.Conducts analysis of complex data processing applications and prepares feasibility studies to evaluate departmental and user needs for new or revised systems. Defines business requirements and system objectives, investigates available hardware and software configurations and capabilities; recommends optimal system to meet defined needs. Presents recommendations to management. Prepares and conducts comprehensive system and programming needs. Develops and maintains standards, process improvements and documentation.Communicates with and trains internal and external clients. May teach formal or informal courses on programming or related technical topics. May provide project leadership, direction and/or training to lower level staff. Operates with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision.Install, configure, and maintain operating system components, application servers, and libraries that support software development.