Associate Software Engineer-Applications & Automation

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain internal applications scripts and tools that support departmental operations
• Modify existing software to add features fix defects or improve usability and performance
• Support workflow automation and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with backend logic data access and basic integration tasks as needed
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving application or automation issues in operational systems
• Collaborate with senior engineers system engineers and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Support applications and services running in production environments under established change and review processes
• Write clear maintainable code and contribute to technical documentation
• Participate in testing validation and deployment activities

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field
  OR
  Completion of a relevant technical certificate program military technical training or equivalent practical experience
• Foundational programming experience through coursework labs internships or professional work
• Basic understanding of how applications interact with databases or external systems
• Ability to work with operational and production systems while following change and review procedures
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent graduates in IT Computer Science or related fields
• Military veterans with technical or IT-related experience
• Hands-on experience through coursework labs internships or professional roles involving:
  • Application development or scripting
  • Workflow automation or internal tools
  • Backend or service-oriented development
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Interest in building reliable maintainable software in a public-sector environment

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Foundational understanding of software development concepts and application design
• Basic programming skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python C# JavaScript PowerShell)
• Ability to understand and modify existing codebases
• Familiarity with basic database concepts and data-driven applications
• Ability to learn new tools frameworks and technologies quickly
• Ability to work collaboratively while managing individual tasks independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information :

Salary Range: $55000-$60000

Salary cannot exceed $60000

All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. 

Did you know
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities

We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Effective May 22 2023 vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses doctors emergency medical personnel) must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race
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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time