Senior Applications Developer (PSIT)
Senior Applications Developer (PSIT)
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THE POSITION
- Please Note: a candidate maybe requiredto successfully pass a thorough background investigation including a criminal history check for jobrelated convictions fingerprinting polygraph test and a drug use history to be considered for this position.With supervisor approval incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work;however they must physicallyresidewithin the Sacramento region orhave the ability toregularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
This position is located within the Applications Development team for Public Safety Information Technology. This position performs a wide range of applications developmentrelated duties technical support and system enhancements/upgrades. The incumbent will manage projects independently with minimal supervision and work closely with stakeholders outside vendors and business and technical experts. Additionally this position will recommend and/or implement solutions to improve and streamline business processes and procedures that support Public Safety priorities and initiatives.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate for this position will have specialized skills and technical knowledge of objectoriented programming as well as database administration. Additionally the ideal candidate will have experience with:
Programming using Microsoft Visual Studio SQL Server .NET Framework or Core.
Developing applications utilizing programming languages including C# JavaScript PowerShell and Perl.
Structured query language database design and implementation with enterprise relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server Oracle and PostgreSQL.
Working with end users to gather requirements.
Performing business analysis and applications testing.
Providing documentation on code development and customizations.
Implementing good coding standards by developing sustainable and stable coding.
Developing reports and queries for business users.
Under general supervision the Senior Applications Developer performs a variety of professional technical and analytical duties involving requirements analysis design development testing implementation administration and support of new and existing small and large scale systems and databases in a multiplatform environment that includes mainframe client server distributed and web based systems.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an advanced journeyprofessional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Senior Applications Developers work involves advanced concepts in the performance of their duties. The incumbents in this classification may provide oversight to other Applications Developers. The Senior Applications Developer is distinguished from that of the Applications Developer classification by the increased degree of difficulty of the work assignments the greater level of business and technical knowledge required to perform the tasks and the potential consequences of errors by the incumbent. The work of this classification is distinguished from that of the Principal Applications Developer classification in that the latter classification is the highest level technical expert.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by an Information Technology Supervisor or other highlevel manager. The Senior Applications Developer does not supervise. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TYPICAL DUTIES
Plans and manages information technology related projects involving critical applications large systems and sophisticated processes.
Provides team leadership guidance business and technical expertise on assigned projects involving citywide computer systems.
Designs and/or creates database structures data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades.
Monitors and tunes databases in order to obtain optimum performance.
Applies analytical and advanced design techniques in developing new programs or systems or modifying existing ones.
Codes and/or tests programs and resolve related problems in large complex systems.
Provides technical guidance to lowerlevel IT personnel and contractors through training mentoring and coaching.
Performs other or related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principals and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management.
Software development methodologies and life cycles.
Current trends in information technology software business systems hardware networks and communications.
Commonly used programming languages databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms.
Commercially available software and application evaluation techniques.
Applications development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection.
Software applications such as finance human resources utility billing geographical information systems and permitting.
Advanced level form screen and report design techniques.
Skill in:
The use of design and testing tools and methodologies
Project Management and planning tools
The use of various desktop tools
A variety of complex programming languages databases and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms
The appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology
Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels
Ability to:
Communicate effectively orally and in written format in a variety of situations and formats; make group presentations
Analyze and develop logical solutions and alternatives to problems
Train others; coordinate and facilitate work with others
Carry out multiple tasks projects and various other resources simultaneously
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Education:
Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
AND
Experience:
Five years professional experience in information technology in a multiplatform environment doing one or more of the following: application development database management GIS programming system analysis/development and website design/development project management.PROOF OF EDUCATION
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts anddegreesshould besubmittedwith your application andwill beat the time of appointment.Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtainedoutside the United States must have education records evaluated by acredentialsevaluation service.Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via email. As such please ensure you verify the email address on your application and check your emailfrequently including your spam and junk folders. All email notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filingdeadline;- Employment applications must besubmittedonline; paper applications will not be accepted.
- Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
- If applicants do not list current and past jobrelated experience in theduties area of theWork Experience section.Note: Qualifying experience is based on fulltime experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the fulltime equivalent (prorated if less than 40 hours/week).
- If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the informationrequiredin the Work Experience section.
- Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will berequiredat time of appointment.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire:(Pass/Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filingdeadline;- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must besubmittedonline; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the informationrequiredin the supplemental questionnaire.
- Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Interview Process:Human Resources willforwardapplications to the hiring department. Thosedeterminedto be the most qualified candidates will be invited toparticipatein an interview process.
Process: If considered for appointment candidates may be required to pass a background investigation which includes a criminal history check fingerprinting polygraph test and drug use history.6. Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting.If applicable candidates may also need to pass a preemployment medical exam controlledsubstanceand/or alcohol test andpossessany required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:- Please visit for a comprehensive stepbystep guide to the application process.
- For technical support between 6 AM 5 PM PT contact Live Application Support at.
- Visit the City of Sacramento Human ResourcesDepartment website at an email to ;or
- Call the Human Resources Department at (916)
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
