Title: Programmer Analyst Category: Information Systems & Technology EmploymentType: Full-Time Location: NJ-Monroe Corporate LocationType: corporate JobLocation: Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831 JobSummary: Job Summary : Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the web’s premier e-commerce sites, bn.com. Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK® tablets and eReaders and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK® store. We’re proud to be an industry leader, consistently recognized for excellence in quality and customer service in our stores and online at bn.com.  The Programmer/Analyst is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of new applications and provides support for existing applications and interfaces regularly with members of operations and external business partners. The Programmer/Analyst seeks a deep knowledge of the business and its IT systems as these are fundamental to the design of the enterprise applications necessary to keep the business running. WhatYouDo: • Analyze the data gathered from the system or working with the DC Operations team, define issues and/or needed enhancements; provide recommendation and solutions to address. • Provides business solution design and implementation in a wide array of technologies. • Offers technical input and advice to the development team and IT management, while also providing support and input to the end user community towards the solution of business problems within the constraints of time and budget provided by management. • Ensures that applications and processes are well-documented, thoroughly tested, and operate reliably. • Designs solutions to meet the requirements of the business users. • Works and resolves issues independently and with minimal supervision. Knowledge&Experience: • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in Object-Oriented Programming & Design concepts and methodologies. • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in one of the following, or both (ideal): o Microsoft.NET platform (C# programming language, .NET Framework Base Class Libraries and CLR), plus experience in two or more ancillary.NET technologies such as: ADO.NET, ASP.NET, WCF, WPF, Silverlight, Microsoft Enterprise Library, ADO.NET Entity Framework, or LINQ.) o Java Development Platform 5.0 or later: J2SE required, J2EE a plus. • Knowledge of logistics or fulfillment processes and techniques, warehouse management system software. • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with at least one major commercial Relational Database Management System (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, IBM DB2, etc.) o Candidate should have a deep understanding on the theory and workings of Relational Database systems o Advanced knowledge of the SQL query language, including query tuning and performance optimization o Experience in the development of stored procedures, triggers, and user-defined functions. • Minimum of 5 years of experience with web- and SOA-related technologies: HTML, XML, XML Schema, XPath, XQuery, WS-* standards (especially WSDL.) • Experience with the following a plus: o Hands-on programming experience on the IBM iSeries using fixed and free format RPG, RPG with embedded SQL, IBM Control Language Programming (CLP), ILE, and DDS. • Strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to clearly communicate and share solutions with fellow team members. • Experience with the full software development life cycle, including design, testing, deployment, and documentation activities. • Proven experience of refactoring software and databases. • Sound knowledge of unit testing and load testing. • Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills. • Ability to organize and prioritize task assignments. • Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly. EeoStatement: Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.