Systems Analyst/Programmer

City of Fremont; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fremont’s ITS Department is seeking a Systems Analyst/Programmer to design, develop, test, and maintain information systems and applications. This role collaborates with user departments, ensures compliance with regulations, and coordinates with contract service providers to deliver reliable IT solutions.

The incumbent will train staff, assist in budgeting, and drive projects from concept to implementation while supporting citywide technology goals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of information systems analysis, design and implementation.
• Experience with applications programming and system management.
• Ability to train staff and coordinate with departments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain computer applications.
• Coordinate with user departments to determine feasibility and requirements.
• Manage software projects and monitor budgets.
• Provide technical direction and support to staff and contractors.

Skills

Systems analysis

Programming

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

2 years experience

Tools

SQL

C#

Job description

The Fremont Information Technology Services Department is recruiting for the position of Systems Analyst/Programmer.

This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, the FIRST REVIEW of applications will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) PST. This recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

About the Information Technology Services Department

The Information Technology Services (ITS) Department supports and enhances computer, telecommunications, enterprise applications, cybersecurity readiness, and mapping systems for the City. The ITS Department is committed to providing outstanding customer service by being transparent, adaptive, and responsive in meeting customer needs. The ITS Department, in partnership with its customers, assists in planning, selecting and implementing value-added business solutions that fulfill the City’s strategic goals and objectives.

First Review

This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, the FIRST REVIEW of applications will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon) PST. This recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation. Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Contact Us. For additional information, please email Human Resources at [e-mail].

Systems Analyst/Programmer Specification

Definition Under direction, performs information systems analysis, design and implementation, applications programming, system management, training, and does related work as required.

Class Characteristics This is a management class. The incumbent of this position works under direction of the Information Systems Director.

• Designs, develops, tests, debugs, documents, and maintains computer applications and procedures in cooperation with user departments and equipment operators.
• May assist in the development and monitoring of the unit budget.
• Assists in developing the unit's goals and objectives, and work plan.
• Ensures compliance with legislative, regulatory and judicial mandates, regulations and professional standards.
• Establishes policies and procedures.
• Answers questions and coordinates the resolution of application software problems.
• Manages software application projects.
• Organizes and schedules the technical and material resources for optimum utilization.
• Prepares budget estimates and assists user departments in information systems budgeting.
• Confers with user departments to determine feasibility of automating specific operations.
• Assists users in preparing written descriptions of new applications and software enhancements.
• Trains department staff and users in use of automated procedures and software.
• Gives technical direction to department staff, data processing system users and contract personnel.
• Contacts and coordinates the work of contract service providers in the physical installation, repair and modification of telecommunication and data systems for the City.
• Monitors the system vendors to ensure they are providing the services and products as agreed.

Marginal Functions Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Computer system and telecommunication equipment functions and capabilities; software application design as applied to local government uses; methods and techniques of systems and procedures analyses, application software development, computer programming, systems scheduling/utilization, data processing procedures and controls.

Skill in: Planning, organizing and participating in the operation of major information systems; identifying and conceptualizing information needs, work flow sequences; developing programs optimizing computer use within system design constraints; communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with others; reading and interpreting technical data related to data processing and communication equipment and processes; maintaining technical records and preparing required reports.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Experience/Education Any combination of education and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences and two years of experience. Higher levels of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree in Computer Sciences.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements Must be willing to work odd hours and weekends, dependent upon department operational requirements. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside City limits.

Physical and Environmental Demands Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%.

Sitting (drive): Frequent

Walking: Occasional

Standing: Occasional

Bending (neck): Occasional

Bending (waist): Occasional

Squatting: Rare

Climbing: Rare

Kneeling: Rare

Crawling: Rare

Jumping: Rare

Balancing: Rare

Twisting (neck): Occasional

Twisting (waist): Occasional

Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional

Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional

Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare

Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare

Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent to Constant (keyboard)

Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent

Reach - at/below shoulder: Occasional to Frequent (keyboard, mouse, desk items)

Reach – above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull: up to 10 lbs. Rare (door/drawer)

11 to 25 lbs. Never

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting: up to 10 lbs. Occasional (papers, desk items)

11 to 25 lbs. Never

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying: up to 10 lbs. Occasional

11 to 25 lbs. Never

26 to 50 lbs. Never

51 to 75 lbs. Never

76 to 100 lbs. Never

over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination: Eye-hand: Required

Eye-hand-foot: Not-required

Driving: Required (may be required)

Vision: Acuity, near: Required (when driving)

Acuity, far: Required

Depth perception: Required

Accommodation: Required

Color vision: Required

Field of vision: Required

Talking: Face-to-face contact: Required

Verbal contact w/others: Required

Public: Not-required

Hearing: Normal conversation: Required

Telephone communication: Required

Earplugs required: Not-required

Work environment: Works indoors, works outdoors to meetings, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature outdoors only, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 1720

FLSA: Exempt

EEOC Code: 2

Barg. Unit: FAME

Probation: 12 Months

Rev.: 01/06