Lead Software Engineer - City

Socket.dev; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Oklahoma City is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Technology Enhancement Division of the IT Department. You will provide guidance and technical direction to ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions.

The role requires at least five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in CS/MIS/Software Engineering or related field. Collaboration with product teams is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/MIS/Software Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of software architecture, design, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers and developers.
• Designs, develops, and maintains robust and scalable software solutions.
• Defines and oversees the software architecture, ensuring alignment with project goals and long-term objectives.
• Conducts regular code reviews to ensure high-quality code standards.
• Establishes and enforces best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.
• Oversees the technical aspects of projects, ensuring timeliness and quality.

Skills

C#

Angular

Typescript/JavaScript

Software architecture

Software design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range: 518

Hourly Rate: $39.52 - $60.39

FLSA Status: Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on theJob Requirementsfor the position.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

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TOTAL REWARDS

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• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annuallycontributed toward yourbenefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support yourhealth and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

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POSITION DESIGNATION

This job classification has been designated as a cyber security sensitive job classification effective June 26, 2023, in order to comply with United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy (Version 5.9.2, 12/07/2022), 5.12 Policy Area 12 Personnel Security. The policy requires national fingerprint-based records checks be conducted prior to granting access to criminal justice information for all personnel who have unescorted access to unencrypted Criminal Justice Information (CJI) or unescorted access to physically security locations or controlled areas (during times of CJI processing). Employees in this job classification will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete the required CJIS Security and Privacy Training and pass the online certification test.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for being a lead technical resource on a team of software engineers and developers and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products. The Lead Software Engineer will play a key role in driving the execution of our software development roadmap, coordinating efforts across multiple projects, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture. This classification typically reports to The Software Development Program Manager within the Information Technology Department.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Technology Enhancement Division of the Information Technology Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Lead Software Engineer will provide guidance and technical direction of software development projects and ensure successful delivery of high-quality software solutions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers and developers.
• Designs, develops, and maintains robust and scalable software solutions.
• Defines and oversees the software architecture, ensuring alignment with project goals and long-term organizational objectives.
• Conducts regular code reviews to ensure high-quality code standards are maintained.
• Establishes and enforces best practices in coding, testing, and documentation.
• Oversees the technical aspects of projects, ensuring adherence to timeliness, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and successful project outcomes.
• Collaborates with program and project managers to estimate effort, plan resources, and identify technical risks.
• Performs additional duties as required.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference.To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of software architecture, design, and implementation.
• Knowledge of object-oriented languages such as C#, Angular, or Types