JR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/ANALYST

Knox County; Tennessee; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Knox County IT is seeking a software developer to design, implement, and support modern transactional applications. The role operates under supervision from senior staff, progressing through evaluation of new systems and training users, with emphasis on secure, accessible software for county departments and partners.

Candidates should have a computer science background, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to learn new languages and technologies, while maintaining documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• This position may require CJIS certification throughout employment with Knox County IT.

Responsibilities

• Creates efficient, accessible, and secure software applications for users and the department.
• Evaluates new software and systems to determine if feasible for Knox County needs.
• Designs, creates, and tests new software and systems.
• Maintains, supports, and enhances existing software and systems.
• Works with users in resolving user/application issues, or to enhance user services
• Consults with vendors concerning existing, or future software and systems.
• Integrates software components with third-party systems.
• Trains users to use software, both third-party and custom designed.
• Creates technical and end-user documentation, standards, and procedures for reference.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field

Equivalent education/experience

CJIS certification willingness

Tools

Relational databases

Non-relational databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to provide systems development and support utilizing the most appropriate technologies and solutions under supervision of a senior colleague or manager.
Essential Functions

The following functions will be done under senior team member or management supervision:

• Creates efficient, accessible, and secure software applications for users and the department.
• Evaluates new software and systems to determine if feasible for Knox County needs.
• Designs, creates, and tests new software and systems.
• Maintains, supports, and enhances existing software and systems.
• Works with users in resolving user/application issues, or to enhance user services
• Consults with vendors concerning existing, or future software and systems.
• Integrates software components with third-party systems.
• Trains users to use software, both third-party and custom designed.
• Creates technical and end-user documentation, standards, and procedures for reference.

These functions are innate qualities required for the role:

• Interested and able to learn new programming languages, technologies and skills.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local regional or central office supervisors as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
• Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours
• Perform other IT Department duties as required
  

Minimum Training & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must have software development background in current technologies, and experience in developing modern transactional applications running against relational and/or non-relational databases.
• This position may require you to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification throughout your employment with Knox County IT. This includes, but is not limited to, a favorable background check completed and approved by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, successful completion of security awareness training, and a signed TBI Release of Information Form Acknowledgment within the first six months of hire and biennially thereafter.
• Must possess and maintain a valid TN driver license
  

Specialized Knowledge

• N/A
  
• Ability to perform in a position of high complexity
• Ability to regularly solve very difficult problems
• Excellent self-starter with ability to work under limited supervision
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to use tact to resolve issues
• Good written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate complex information to individuals at all levels of Knox County Government and external partner organizations, including persuading or instructing others
• Very proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products
• Ability to work independently to prioritize and meet goals
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate, and build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external partners
• Expert in use of PCs, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires the following physical abilities:

• Ability to lift and move equipment and materials of up to fifty pounds and to sit and view a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
  
• N/A

Knox County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Knox County Government may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.