Software Developer II*

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County’s Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) seeks highly experienced Software Developers II to design, develop, and implement business applications across the full stack, collaborating on all phases of the application life cycle. The role emphasizes agile practices, documentation, and evaluating new technologies for county-wide solutions.

The position requires leadership on small-to-mid projects, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs

Qualifications

• Three years in a production environment performing analysis and programming for business applications (past five years).
• Includes at least 6 months as a project lead for small to mid-size projects.
• Bachelor's degree or coursework in CS/IT/SE with accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute project plans and technical specifications.
• Develop test cases, adopt Agile methodologies, and document architecture diagrams.
• Assess new technologies before adoption and provide improvement recommendations.

Skills

NET/.NET Core

C#/ASP.NET

SQL Server

Full-stack Web Dev

DevOps

Scrum/Agile

GitHub

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

30 semester units in programming or related field

Tools

GitHub

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Innovation and Technology Department is at the forefront of driving digital transformation and innovation, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance county operations. Recognized for its excellence, the department has been honored with prestigious awards, including the National Association of Counties (NACo) Award and the Digital Counties Award. These accolades underscore the team's commitment to leveraging technology to improve efficiency, increase accessibility, and foster community engagement, making it a leader in public sector innovation.

The Department (ITD) is seeking highly experienced and motivated Software Developers II who will work both independently and as part of a team to collaborate during all phases of the application life-cycle to ensure timely delivery and/or resolution of system problems. They are responsible for designing, developing and executing project plans, creating technical specifications, developing test cases, adopting agile methodologies, providing recommendations for improvement, creating documentation which includes Architectural diagrams, and assessing new technologies before adoption and implementation.

*Official title is Programmer Analyst II. For a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification, please refer to the Programmer Analyst II job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.

Availability: Incumbents may occasionally work evening and weekend hours. Some overtime, on-call, or call back work may be required.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of work experience in a production environment, within the past five (5) years, performing analysis and programming for the purpose of developing business applications, including at least 6 months experience as a project leader for small to medium scale projects.

• .Net/.Net Core
• C#/ASP.net
• SQL Server
• Full-stack web development (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript)
• DevOps; Scrum/Agile Development Methodologies
• GitHub

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REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) of completed units from an accredited college/university in programming, computer science, or software engineering. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application.

**Qualifying degrees and coursework must be conferred by institutions accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degrees earned outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation service verifying U.S. equivalency.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience Substitution: A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in programming, computer science, or software engineering may substitute for one (1) year of the non-lead experience required.

Education Substitution: One (1) additional year of qualifying work experience may substitute for the education requirement.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strong understanding of all aspects of software development; Windows, Web, database, and reporting skills.
• Experience with .Net Web services, HTML5, CSS3, XML, AJAX, REST, and JSON.
• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to handle changes in business requirements and set priorities across multiple projects.
• Good communication skills, ability to manage project tasks independently and communicate with clients.
• Ability to formulate advanced SQL Queries.
• Knowledge of low code/no code platforms incorporating front-end, back-end, and reporting components such as Power Apps, Power Automate & Power BI.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.