Principal Software Engineer

Essential Functions

• Configure and extend FAST/GenTax functionality for City-specific use cases using FAST tools and C#.
• Design build and maintain services integrations and APIs that connect Revenue IT systems with other City applications and data sources.
• Write and optimize SQL for reporting data migration and application features across SQL Server/Oracle/PostgreSQL environments.
• Participating in agile ceremonies; scope work with product and business partners; turn evolving requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Review code write unit/integration tests (if it isnt tested it doesnt ship) and monitor features after launch to ensure quality and performance.
• Support production systemstriaging incidents debugging complex issues and implementing fixes and followups.
• Document designs decisions and runbooks for maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Uphold City standards and policiesespecially around data security and compliance applicable to Revenue systems.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a bachelors degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Mathematics or equivalent practical experience  boot camps / alternative pathways are welcomed; we care more about what you can do than where you learned how to do it.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical role
  • Experience in Web or software development or design a plus
  • Experience providing technical support to a wide variety of applications a plus

Experience working in a large governmental or non-profit agency is a plus; in particular knowledge of the City of Philadelphia.

Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities

What Youll Bring (Minimum Qualifications)

• Experience developing in a .NET environment (C#) building production web applications and services. 
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL). 
• Strong communication skillsyou can explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong ownership and followthrough. 
• Comfort navigating incomplete requirementsasking the right questions to clarify needs and deliver solutions. 
• Solid source-control habits and modern development workflows.

Preferred

• Experience with FAST/GenTax configuration in government revenue/tax domains. 
• API design and integration experience; familiarity with eventing messaging or ETL patterns.
• Background writing clear technical documentation and conducting thoughtful code reviews. 
• Strong debugging methodology and comfort tracing complex multisystem issues. 
   

Additional Information :

Salary Range: $115000-$123687

Salary cannot exceed $123687

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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Employment Type :

Full-time