Software Developer I

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Paso IT Services is seeking a qualified software developer to design, implement, and maintain web applications using PHP, Python, and JavaScript. You will work with designers, data scientists, GIS analysts, application support specialists, and technicians to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include building secure, high-performance applications, implementing databases, debugging, and conducting code reviews to ensure quality and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or an Associate’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 2 years of programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop secure, scalable, and high-performance applications using PHP, Python, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Implement databases and create efficient queries to retrieve and manipulate data.
• Use, debug, test, and optimize existing software solutions.
• Ensure the seamless integration of front-end interfaces with back-end functionality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues in a timely manner.
• Conduct code walkthroughs and reviews to maintain application quality and integrity and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Implement code version control and enforce best development and security practices.
• Substitute for supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences and assist with training new staff.

Job description

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or an Associate’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 2 years of programming experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by the time of appointment.

Special Requirements

Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Information Technology Services must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check within the first six months of appointment and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and/or termination of employment; Felony convictions, Felony deferred adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor deferred adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor convictions, and/or open arrest warrants for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and family violence convictions.

Under general direction, develop and maintain software and documentation. Work closely with designers, developers, data scientists, geographic information systems analysts, application support specialists, and technicians.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Involves: Developing secure, scalable, and high-performance applications using PHP, Python, and JavaScript frameworks. Implement databases and create efficient queries to retrieve and manipulate data. Use, debug, test, and optimize existing software solutions. Ensure the seamless integration of front-end interfaces with back-end functionality. Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues in a timely manner. Conduct code walkthroughs and reviews to maintain application quality and integrity and ensure adherence to coding standards. Implement code version control and enforce best development and security practices.

Perform related duties as assigned. Involves: Substitute, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations. Assist supervisor with training new staff in established programming standards and procedures.

Note: This is an unclassified contract position.