Programmer Analyst II — Build & Modernize Public Apps

Canyon-County; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon County is seeking a Programmer Analyst II to develop, test, and maintain software applications per specifications. You will design, code, test, and deploy across client/server, stand-alone, or web-based environments to support county operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, adherence to best practices, debugging, and performance tuning. You will document processes and provide end-user training and support as needed.

Qualifications

• Full software development lifecycle knowledge including analysis, design, development, testing, deployment and support.
• Understanding of project management concepts.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming and modern software development methodologies.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including SSMS and constructing SSRS reports using SQL Server Data Tools.
• Proficiency in technologies: .NET/Dotnet, C#, ASP.MVC, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Dapper, WinForm, XML, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, Angular, WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, T-SQL, Azure.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub, Visual Studio/Code, and IIS hosting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to serve the public.
• Understand and carry out instructions with professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement software applications based on provided specifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and project management to translate requirements into functional applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
• Perform debugging and performance tuning to improve application reliability and efficiency.
• Use scripting to enhance system functionality and performance of county applications.
• Apply knowledge of component internals and interrelationships to identify long-term solutions.
• Run and monitor software performance tests to correct errors and isolate improvement areas.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and system issues.
• Interact with a service desk ticketing system to document resolutions.
• Maintain and update documentation for applications and systems.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and systems when beneficial.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials.
• Provide training to end users on new or updated systems.
• Offer timely support and guidance to users regarding software functionality.

Skills

Software lifecycle

Project management

Object-oriented programming

SQL Server/SSRS

Microsoft tech stack

Git/GitHub

Visual Studio/VS Code

IIS hosting

Problem solving

Communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Instructions adherence

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science/Information Systems/Software Engineering

Tools

SSMS

SSRS

SQL Server Data Tools

Git

GitHub

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

IIS

Azure

WordPress

Angular

jQuery

Bootstrap

HTML/CSS

ASP.NET

C#

ADO.NET

Dapper

XML/JSON

T-SQL

Job description

Canyon County is seeking a Programmer Analyst II to develop, test, and maintain software applications per specifications. You will design, code, test, and deploy across client/server, stand-alone, or web-based environments to support county operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, adherence to best practices, debugging, and performance tuning. You will document processes and provide end-user training and support as needed.