Senior Applications Developer

Bexar County; United States; Remote; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Bexar County Information Technology seeks a Senior Applications Developer to deliver robust software solutions in a largely telework-friendly environment. You will represent the county professionally and partner with stakeholders to ensure reliable IT services and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities include leading software development, system integration, UI design, database interfacing, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Requires 5-7 years of experience or equivalent
• 7+ years in technical integration, software development or similar field
• Strong knowledge of object oriented programming and .NET (VB/C#)
• Familiarity with C, C++, PHP, Java, XML and JCL a plus; SDLC/MVC; DevOps; SQL; web servers
• Experience with ESB architectures, BizTalk, XML, SOAP/REST and Web Services
• Proven ability to estimate, plan and execute tasks across multiple teams

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert with urgency and personal accountability
• Applies established software development and integration principles to analyze complex issues
• Develops or modifies systems software for internal use; requirements gathering, coding, testing, deployment and maintenance
• Performs software development including UI design, prototyping, database interfacing, and testing
• Ensures system and architectural alignment with business standards
• Analyzes, documents technical impacts and dependencies for applications
• Responds to service requests and bug reports; reviews legacy code
• Produces comprehensive requirements documentation for configuration and scope management
• Supports testers and operations staff as needed

Skills

Object oriented programming

.NET languages

C/C++/Java

SQL

Web services

MVC

DevOps

Agile

XML/JSON

IIS/Apache

Tools

IIS

Apache

BizTalk

Team Foundation Server

ESB

Job description

Job Title Senior Applications Developer Pay Rate Min to Mid Range $90,528.00 - $113,160.00 Time Type Full time

Summary Under direction, is responsible for supporting Bexar County Information Technology team; will support the mission of the County, ensuring successful delivery of IT services as defined in the duties and responsibilities. This position will represent the County in a professional and effective manner and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public. Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability
• Applies a full understanding of established systems software development and integration principles and best practices to analyze complex issues and update or modify working methods
• Helps provide a platform for running end user applications. Includes operating systems, device drivers, utilities, and software; development tools (e.g., assemblers, compilers, etc.)
• Develops and/or modifies systems software for use internally; conducting requirements gathering and analysis; writing code; supporting software testing, deployment, and maintenance activities by correcting programming errors and coding software enhancements
• Performs software development including user interface design, prototyping, programming, Internet/Intranet programming, off-the-shelf software customization, database interfacing, test and maintenance of application after deployment
• Works with Application and Integration Architect to ensure system and technical architectures are aligned with business standards
• Works with Application and Integration Architect to analyze and document technical impacts and dependencies in support of application development and integration processes
• Responds promptly and professionally to requests for service and bug reports; Reviews and repairs legacy reporting code
• Conducts system analysis and development, with limited support from professional staff, to keep systems current with changing technologies
• Analyzes, designs, coordinates and supervises the implementation and/or development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing; Responsible for analysis of current programs including performance, diagnosis and troubleshooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming and processes
• Searches, summarizes, and keeps the team abreast of strategic information from all sources; Makes presentations to customer or client audiences or professional peers
• Provides feedback to analysis/training staff about performance considerations / usability issues concerning software specifications and implementation
• Provides assistance to testers and support personnel as needed to determine system problems
• Develops thorough and comprehensive requirements documentation that can be used for configuration and scope management
• Performs other related technology duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 5-7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have 7 or more years of experience in technical integration, software development or similar field
• Strong knowledge of object oriented programming; strong knowledge and experience with .Net programming languages (VB or C#)
• Familiarity with C, C++, PHP Java, XML and JCL a plus; strong knowledge of n-tier development and SDLC; strong knowledge of MVC background; good knowledge of DevOps; good knowledge of ASP, ADO, COM, C++, J2EE, Java, JDBC; knowledge and experience with SQL; knowledge and experience administrating webservers (IIS or Apache); knowledge of implementation and development in SOA; knowledge inSQL Server (stored procedures, queries); knowledge of Internet /intranet application programming (MS IIS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT/XSD, JSON); knowledge across additional areas
• Experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) architectures (Integration Brokers, XML, API, Services); experience with enterprise architecture integration technologies (Biztalk); experience with agile software development methodologies; experience with XML, SOAP, REST and/or Web Services; experience working with infrastructure technology (networking, servers, storage, etc.)
• Expertise skill in software, hardware, data structures, and communications technology across multiple platforms; strong skill of subject matter expertise in integration, interfaces, applications and architectures; skill in providing good estimates, and realistic implementation schedules for tasks, projects and initiatives
• Strong skill in graphical, written and verbal communication
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner across functional and technical departments, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public
• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Required to be on call 24 hours
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• May be required to work weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of mobile application development languages and frameworks
• Experience with native iOS application(s) and/or android applications
• Familiarity with at least one JavaScript framework (Angular JS, Backbone.js, Ember.js, React)
• Experience working with Team Foundation Server

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Constantly working in indoor / telework conditions
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 15-30 pounds
• Occasionally move about the office / telework office
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement
• Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data and supplies

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary, retirement and benefits
• Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren)
• Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance

Equal Opportunity & Diversity:

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you looking to join a team that values respect, integrity, teamwork, accountability, and excellence? Become one of our 5,000+ public servants committed to building a better community through quality services.

Join us and become part of an organization that values accountability, professionalism, and innovation, all while striving for excellence in service. With nearly 5,000 employees from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, Bexar County offers a wide range of opportunities. Our 18 locations and campuses throughout the county jurisdiction are testament to our expansive reach. As public servants, Bexar County employees are dedicated to enhancing our community through exceptional service. Join us and become part of an organization that values accountability, professionalism, and innovation, all while striving for excellence in service. At Bexar County, we are committed to fostering a positive work environment that emphasizes reciprocity, professional growth, and a healthy work/life balance. This mutual commitment is evident in the strong bonds we maintain with our employees, even into their retirement.