Senior Systems Applications Programmer - Public Works

City of San José; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San José is seeking a Senior Systems Applications Programmer (Sr. SAP) to develop technology solutions that maximize the delivery of City products and services.

This 100% individual contributor role focuses on on-premises and cloud environments with five days on-site each week. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in JavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML and CSS, with experience in APIs, Oracle databases, and Crystal Reports.

Qualifications

• Education: Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Experience: 3 years of progressively responsible experience in computer systems applications programming.
• Substitution: additional related work experience may substitute for up to 2 years of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy fully tested application solutions to production.
• Support and maintain existing applications, and train staff on new feature releases.
• Administer Geotab GPS tracking hardware and manage the Geotab portal.
• Provide customer support and troubleshoot technical issues for end users.
• Identify bugs and enhancement opportunities for product release cycles.
• Recommend new software development or third‑party solutions as appropriate.
• Serve in an on‑call rotation as needed.
• Author Crystal Reports.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

SQL

HTML

CSS

Oracle

APIs

Geotab

Crystal Reports

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in related field

Tools

Geotab

Crystal Reports

Job description

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at [e-mail].

About The Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.

Position Duties

The Department of Public Works is recruiting to fill one (1) full-time Senior Systems Applications Programmer (Sr. SAP) position to develop technology solutions that will maximize the delivery of City products and services.

The total salary range for Senior Systems Application Programmer (Sr. SAP) classification is $129,270.96-$157,182.48.

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The primary focus of this Sr. SAP position is to support the development and maintenance of several in-house hybrid systems hosted across both on-premises and in cloud environments. This is a 100% individual contributor role responsible for developing solutions, resolving technical challenges, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support departmental and citywide operations, ensuring seamless integration across enterprise applications. This position requires five days on-site each week.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Develop, test, and deploy fully tested application solutions to production
• Support and maintain existing applications, and train staff on new feature releases
• Administer Geotab GPS tracking hardware and managing the Geotab portal
• Provide customer support, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues for end users
• Identify bugs and enhancement opportunities for inclusion in the product release cycle
• Recommend new software development or third‑party solutions as appropriate
• Serve in an on‑call rotation as needed
• Author Crystal Reports

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in JavaScript, Python, SQL, HTML, and CSS
• Strong knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, including development of complex queries
• Solid understanding of front‑end and back‑end application architecture, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug efficiently across the stack
• Experience designing, developing, and consuming APIs, with working knowledge of HTTP protocols, authentication methods
• Experience with AssetWorks or a comparable enterprise asset management platform, and the ability to quickly learn and apply advanced features with minimal training
• Strong technical documentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly progressive experience in computer systems applications programming.

Acceptable Substitution: Additional years of directly related work experience may be substituted for up to a maximum of two (2) years of the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

Background Investigation Process: Eligible candidates will complete a Class C Background packet. Upon successful completion and review of the background investigation, the hiring board will make their employment selections. Those selected will move forward in the hiring process.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise: Demonstrate knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices of application management, citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers’ needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful, and friendly manner.

Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of the problem or issue; identifies a set of features, parameters, or considerations; collects and analyzes information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at conclusions and recommendations that achieve the desired outcome.

Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co‑workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Technology Use/Management: Uses efficient and cost‑effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness.

Communication: Communicates and listens effectively and responds in an timely, effective, positive and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well‑organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of the speaker intended, ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more in‑person interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Charmaine Guerrero at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1‑B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.