Software Engineer, Senior

Adams 12 Five Star Schools; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams 12 Five Star Schools seeks a Senior IT/Software Engineer to lead design, development, and maintenance of complex software and data systems. You will analyze requirements, implement solutions, and document code for production use.

The role demands strong programming, systems analysis, and database skills, with collaboration across departments. A bachelor’s degree in computer science and 5+ years of related experience are expected, with a competitive salary and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; four additional years of experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum of three years of software engineering experience.
• Minimum of five years in systems analysis, software development and programming methodologies, design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test and implement highly complex programs and relational databases assuring product quality and effectiveness.
• Analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot and design solutions to problematic programming. Troubleshoot software and client issues.
• Performs programming and provides support for operating systems and database management systems.
• Collaborate with departments and clients in project design and development from start to finish; develop and coordinate production processing schedules.
• Evaluate and test new programs to ensure logic and syntax are correct and that program results are accurate; assist lower level programmers with programming assignments.
• Conduct system analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies.
• Document program, code and special instructions on procedural, modular and database level.
• Develop and provide system and/or programming training for users as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Software engineering

Systems analysis

Programming

Design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Three years of software engineering experience

Five years in systems analysis and development

Tools

SQL

Relational databases

Job description

• Position Type: Information Technology/ Software Engineer, Senior
• Date Posted: 9/3/2026
• Location: Educational Support Center
• Closing Date: 09/20/2026

FULL SALARY RANGE

IT Level 12 (minimum: $99,978- mid-point: $124,972- maximum: $149,968)

Themaximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.

FTE: 1.0

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40

MONTHS PER YEAR: 12

JOB CODE: 090530

POSITION TYPE: New/Replacement

LOCATION: Thornton, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission toelevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

SUMMARY

Perform complex product development in areas including design, systems analysis, implementation, and maintenance of several projects. Design, program, test, implement, troubleshoot and maintain multiple highly complex products. Create, develop and maintain data warehousing systems. Assist in product architecture. Write documentation to explain what code does to use as a reference in the production cycle, document changes, fixes and codes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS

• 1. Design, program, test and implement highly complex programs and relational databases assuring product quality and effectiveness.
• 2. Analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot and design solutions to problematic programming. Trouble shoot software and client issues.
• 3. Performs programming and provides support for operating systems and database management systems.
• 4. Collaborate with departments and clients in project design and development from start to finish. develop and coordinate production processing schedules.
• 5. Evaluate and test new programs to ensure logic and syntax are correct and that program results are accurate. Assist lower level programmers with programming assignments.
• 6. Conduct system analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies.
• 7. Document program, code and special instructions on procedural, modular and database level.
• 8. Develop and provide system and/or programming training for users as needed.
• 9. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• - Bachelor's degree in computer science or related major. Four (4) additional years of similar and relevant experience may be substituted for this requirement.
• - Minimum of three (3) years of software engineering experience.
• - Minimum of five (5) years experience in systems analysis, software development and programming methodologies,design and implementation.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• - Criminal background check required for hire.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION

The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review ourAdministrative Compensation Program or review ourAdministrative Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see ourBenefits Overview.