Senior Systems Applications Programmer City of San Jose

Isc2 Eastbay Chapter; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in San José is recruiting for a Senior Systems Applications Programmer focusing on financial applications. The candidate will be responsible for supporting and enhancing multiple finance applications. Ideal candidates should have experience with enterprise finance systems, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to customer service. This role is essential for maintaining financial integrity across city operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting an enterprise-level Finance Management System.
• In-depth knowledge of month-end cycle and procure-to-pay process.
• Ability to create comprehensive finance reports in a timely manner.
• Experience with month-end close, procure-to-pay, and cash/revenue processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide application development, maintenance, and support.
• Enhance and upgrade multiple finance applications.
• Work with customers and vendors effectively.
• Develop comprehensive finance reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Technical hands-on experience

Problem-solving skills

Adaptability to changing environments

Customer service excellence

Job description

The City of San José is recruiting for a Senior Systems Applications Programmer (SSAP) with a focus on financial applications in the Information Technology Department. As a technical support, this position will be responsible for citywide customer supporting, enhancing, upgrading and daily maintaining on multiple finance applications such as Finance Management System, Revenue Collection System, and Finance Reporting System.

The Information Technology Department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill its SSAP position to provide application development, maintenance, and support for the City’s Enterprise Finance Management and Reporting System and Revenue Collection System. This position requires strong technical hands‑on experience and problem‑solving skills as well as the ability to take initiative and work with customers and vendors. We are seeking an individual with a willingness to adapt to an ever‑changing environment with a focus on customer service excellence.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting an enterprise-level Finance Management System (FMS) and Revenue Collection System providing General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Cash Collection, and Revenue services and possess both solid functional and in‑depth technical knowledge of key system processes: month‑end cycle, procure to pay process, and cash and revenue collection. This position demands a proven ability to resolve complex technical issues, to work with customers and vendors, and create comprehensive finance reports in a timely manner. Also, teamwork and a positive attitude are essential to succeed in this position.