Senior Solutions Developer -

Description

**This posting is open until filled**

Provides expert technical skills for applications development, testing and implementation required for County-wide business operation. Defines technical architecture, designs and creates functional specifications for business systems applications. This position will be expected to install new releases, evaluate and install patches and resolve software related problems.

May be responsible for the outcome of solutions, providing advice, guidance and assistance to team members and end user areas on matters related to the analysis, design and implementation of automated information processing solutions.

NOTE:

• The expected hiring range for this position is between $100,000 - $120,000 Annually, dependent on candidate qualifications.

Duties

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

Provides technical development, analysis, testing and implementation for the creation or modification of custom applications; defines project milestones and develops program logic; develops test data and methodology and applies technical procedures to prove logic and application of programming instructions.

• Provides analysis of options and alternatives for applications.
• May develop tests to troubleshoot problems, plan, test, and implement solutions.
• May generate reports for County business using current IT standards.
• May develop technical and user application instructions and documentation and may provide training on new applications or changes to existing applications for both customers and departmental employees.
• May assist in the preparation of project plans and resource projections for all activities performed within the framework of a given project.
• This includes defining project scope as well as preparing work plans for the project. Supports current IT Standards.
• Continue personal development and education to remain informed of current industry development and technologies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Expert knowledge and experience with current programming languages including , C#, as well as database integration (MS SQL SERVER), client/server technology, web development, web tools, relational database technology, or cloud computing.
• Strong knowledge and experience with programming languages including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and JavaScript Frameworks (JQuery).
• Knowledge and experience in development methodologies, including but not limited to: Agile, SDLC.
• Knowledge and experience working within an MVC framework environment, particularly MVC.
• Skills to enable design development, testing, documentation, and implementation of multi-platform systems.
• Ability to explain and discuss complex analysis and programming issues in a manner that can be understood by non-technical persons.
• Knowledge of and adherence to application security technology. Ability to analyze and define complex program structures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manual and specification documents.

Behavioral Competencies:
Service First
Excellent Quality
Responsive Government
Visionary Thinking
Innovation
Caring Leadership
Effective Communication
Fiscal Responsibility
Integrity
Respect for Others
Safety
Teamwork Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and continued information technology course work is desirable.
• At least 8 years of experience working with application development.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Pre-Employment Additional Requirements:

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing which includes an acceptable current motor vehicle record (MVR), background check, and polygraph exam.

Post-Employment Requirements:

• Will also require post-hire fingerprinting, a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) background check and successful completion of bi-annual Colorado Justice Information System (CJIS) training. Possession of a valid Class “R” Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within two weeks of appointment.
• Position is deemed essential and incumbents must be available for winter storm and other emergency events and available to work on-call on a rotational basis including evenings, holidays and weekends. Work locations and facilities are subject to change based on business need.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is generally confined to a standard office environment. Incumbent may be required at any point in time to be on-call to respond to emergency situations, special events or routine on-call schedule. Must be able to travel between multiple locations as needed. Occasional out of town travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. Spends 70% of the time sitting and 30% either upright or walking.
• Occasionally lifts awkward objects from ground level to waist or higher, carries, pulls or pushes up to 25 pounds.
• With assistance or by use of a cart, dolly or other equipment occasionally lifts or carries up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing manual office duties.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery.
• Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer equipment.

Below, please list any special physical demands associated with this position. For instance, exposure to hazardous environments, blood borne pathogens, extreme heat/cold, use of power equipment or machinery, wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment).
None

Definitions:
Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.

As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Mandatory Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation and Sick Leaves
• Holiday pay
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities

For a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary. 01 Please choose the response that best describes your educational background.

• High School Graduate or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree in Information Technology or related field
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree in Information Technology or related field
• Master's Degree

02 Please choose the answer that best describes your years of experience working with application development.

• No Experience
• Less than 4 years of experience
• 4 year to less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years to less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years to less than 7 years of experience
• 7 years to less than 8 years of experience
• 8 years to less than 9 years of experience
• 9 years to less than 10 years of experience
• 10 years to less than 11 years of experience
• 11 years to less than 12 years of experience
• 12 or more years of experience

03 Please describe your years of experience working with application development. 04 Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05 Have you received eight or more points within the past twelve months or twelve or more points within the past twenty-four months against your driving record?

• Yes
• No

06 How many moving traffic violations have you been cited for in the past two years?

• Less than 3 violations
• 3 or 4 violations
• 5 or more violations

07 In the past three years, have you had your driver's license revoked or suspended?

• Yes
• No

Required Question