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City of San Antonio Software Engineer III - Application Support in United States
Software Engineer III - Application Support
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Software Engineer III - Application Support
Salary
$94,700.58 - $144,524.90 Annually
Location
78205, TX
Job Type
4A Full-Time
Job Number
2024-01366
Department
ITSD
Opening Date
05/22/2024
Closing Date
6/23/2024 1:54 PM Central
Grant Funded
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
Description
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Job Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for designing, developing, coding, testing, implementing, and supporting software products (application software and systems, end user applications, systems software, mobile/web applications, database products, etc.) that are delivered on time and within budget. Delivers expertise in a range of areas, including product licensing, systems design, testing and implementation of software systems and data flow designs to create the design for a new system. May be assigned to either development, involving writing new programs, or support functions, involving upgrades, maintenance, or issues resolution to existing applications and multiple enterprise systems. Exercises technical supervision over assigned staff.
Work Location
100 W Houston Street (City Tower), San Antonio, Texas 78205
“Employees must reside within a 100-mile radius of San Antonio.”
Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; on-call evenings and weekends as required. F ull-time remote and is required to be on-site one (1) day per month or as required.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, develops, builds, and supports complex systems, applications, and solutions in the software life cycle that may have multiple enterprise system-wide or platform impact and integrates across the enterprise and involve multiple technical environments and disciplines.
Troubleshoots escalated support problems for existing multiple enterprise information systems, performs root cause analysis and impact of the defect, and applies operation break fixes and other proactive maintenance activities until permanent solutions can be implemented.
Leads the technical evaluation and selection process for improving multiple enterprise system, platform, and application performance by overseeing and participating in gap analysis studies, feasible alternative solutions, and recommending and/or approving the scope of modifications.
Coaches and mentors other Engineers and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex software engineering assignments across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.
Leads planning efforts with management.
Coordinates and works on multiple cross-functional initiatives, systems, applications, teams, product, and/or project and serves as an internal advisor.
Designs, develops and sets standards and expectations of technical requirements gathering relative to software systems.
Reviews, recommends and implements changes and enhancements for improved systems, applications, and/or platform availability, reliability, and performance.
Oversees configuration management process to baseline code updates and develop software using Agile software development processes across multiple enterprise systems and platforms.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Seven (7) years of work experience in software development and/or database design and support.
Seven (7) years of work experience in developing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining complex software solutions to include deploying and debugging complex systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an agile environment.
Knowledge of the practical application of software engineering and technology, including applying principles, techniques, and procedures to the design and production of software products.
Knowledge of DevOps principles and methods.
Knowledge of programming languages including JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, HTML and DHTML, VB, jQuery, Ajax, JAVA, Json, .Net framework, C++, or other programming languages.
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL and/or Oracle databases.
Skills in identifying and solving system problems.
Ability to leverage modern architectural principles to design modular, flexible software solutions.
Skills in the development, implementation, or support of vendor (COTS) products.
Experience with Enterprise Content Management Systems
Experience with Records Management Systems
Applicant Information
If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the practical application of software engineering and technology, including applying principles, techniques, and procedures to the design and production of software products.
Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and methods.
Knowledge of programming languages, including JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, HTML and DHTML, VB, Ajax, JAVA, and C#.
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL and Oracle databases.
Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 or higher.
Skill in identifying and solving system problems.
Skill in preparing data structures, flowcharts, and logic flow diagrams.
Ability to leverage modern architectural principles to design modular, flexible software solutions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to create both technical and non-technical end-user documentation.
Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
Ability to work primarily in an office environment.
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note:
Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.