Onsite Computer Systems Developer - Apps & Databases

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Legislative Services Agency in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Computer Systems Developer to create, modify, and maintain applications, databases, and web pages for the Iowa General Assembly. This onsite position demands strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team under tight deadlines.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Services, or at least four years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer programming techniques for one or more platforms.
• Knowledge of Windows OS and SQL Server.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language (JAVA, C#.Net).
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to detect and oversee correction of problems in applications/databases.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to analyze programming problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain computer application programs for the Legislature.
• Develop, test, and maintain databases for the Legislature.
• Interpret program specifications and develop reports, templates, and documentation.
• Determine symptoms and causes related to process problems and resolve them.
• Interpret program specifications and develop diagrams to depict logic.
• Develop code using language/tools outlined in program specs.
• Test programs and review results to correct errors.
• Show initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Overtime may be required with limited compensatory time.

Skills

JAVA

C#.Net

SQL Server

Windows OS

Analytical skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Programming knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Services

Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Services

Four years of relevant work experience

Tools

Windows Operating System

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Legislative Services Agency in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Computer Systems Developer to create, modify, and maintain applications, databases, and web pages for the Iowa General Assembly. This onsite position demands strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team under tight deadlines.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Services, or at least four years of relevant experience.