Junior Software Developer: Build & Maintain Secure Apps

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

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