Application Developer

Brooksource; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Accela Developer to enhance and maintain enterprise applications primarily in a remote environment, with occasional onsite meetings. The role emphasizes configuring and maintaining Work Order Management and CRM systems, scripting, and API integration, with opportunities for career advancement, particularly towards an Information Systems Architect position. Candidates with a background in government platforms are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with APIs and system integrations.
• Proficiency writing SQL queries for reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain applications within a Work Order Management and CRM platform.
• Design and support API integrations between internal and external systems.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data extracts.

Skills

Experience working with APIs and system integrations

Proficiency writing SQL queries for reporting and data analysis

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Ability to act as a developer and a business analyst

Experience configuring and scripting within a Work Order Management system

Experience configuring or supporting a CRM platform

Familiarity with the software development lifecycle

Experience working with distributed or fully remote teams

Tools

SQL

API integrations

Version control systems

Job description

Accela Developer (Local Government Systems)

Location: Hybrid in Kentucky (primarily remote, occasional onsite as needed)

Type: Contract (with potential for contract-to-hire)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accela Developer to support and enhance enterprise applications used within a local government environment. This role focuses on configuring, scripting, integrating, and maintaining work order and CRM systems, with a strong emphasis on Accela-based solutions. The ideal candidate is hands‑on technically, comfortable partnering with business stakeholders, and experienced working across the full software development lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to work on mission‑critical public sector systems and has a potential path into a long‑term Information Systems Architect role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain applications within a Work Order Management and CRM platform
• Design and support API integrations between internal and external systems
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data extracts
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application and data issues
• Collaborate with cross‑functional, fully remote technical teams and business partners
• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Support multiple environments (development, test, production) across the SDLC
• Use version control systems to manage code and deployments
• Assist with system documentation, technical specifications, and knowledge transfer
• Participate in occasional onsite meetings, training sessions, or project work as needed

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with APIs and system integrations
• Proficiency writing SQL queries for reporting and data analysis
• Experience configuring and scripting within a Work Order Management system
• Experience configuring or supporting a CRM platform
• Ability to act as both a developer and a business analyst
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle
• Experience working with distributed or fully remote teams
• Ability to meet government security and access requirements
• Willingness to attend onsite meetings when required

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Hands‑on experience with Accela or similar government platforms
• Experience with reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, Power BI, or SSRS
• Exposure to local or state government business processes
• Experience with platforms such as OpenGov, Salesforce, CivicPlus, Granicus, or Infor Public Sector
• Project management or technical lead experience
• Located near or able to commute to a major metro area when needed

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.