Senior Applications Developer

Salary : $97,971.97 - $137,856.40 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Career
Job Number: 001812-25-IT
Department: Information Technology
Opening Date: 01/01/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

THE POSITION
THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Application cut-off dates are the 15th and last day of each month.
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
This position is located within the Enterprise Applications Division of the Department of Information Technology. The position is responsible for the development, configuration, customization, integration, support and maintenance of enterprise on premise and cloud applications. This position requires specialized technical skills and knowledge of system architecture, object-oriented programming and databases. This position is also responsible for recommending and/or implementing technical solutions to improve and streamline business processes and procedures that support City priorities and initiatives. This position will work closely with end users and business stakeholders and be able to drive projects independently with minimal supervision/direction.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in the following:

• Thorough understanding of system design and development.

• Front-end web technologies, including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.

• Back-end technologies such as C#, Java.

• Database management systems such as MS SQL, Oracle.

• Enterprise system customization, configuration and support.

Additional experience with the following is preferred but not required:

• Microsoft Azure Cloud computing platform.

• .NET framework, .NET core, and related programming languages.

• SaaS and/or Commercial off-the-shelf software experience.

• Imaging and Document Management System.

• Object-oriented programming.
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 multi-platform environment that includes mainframe, client server, distributed and web based systems.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced journey-professional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Senior Applications Developer's 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 high-level 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 lower-level 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 Bachelor's 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 multi-platform 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 and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration by the next posted cut-off date;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
  • Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
    • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
      • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in 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 be required at 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 as part of the application process;
          • Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; 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 information required in 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 will be forwarded to the hiring department for review until the position is filled. 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 will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
                
                5. 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 pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
                  • For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
                    • Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
                      • Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
                        • Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
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                        Salary Schedule:
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Applicant Resources Page for Screening Instructions: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

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PROOF OF EDUCATION: I understand proof of education, such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.Please refer to the City of Sacramento's Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.

• Yes

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EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field by time of appointment if I am selected for the position.

• Yes
• No

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring department's review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Describe your experience in developing and supporting enterprise solutions on premise and cloud applications.
06

Describe your experience in developing and supporting integration services between various systems.
07

Please provide an example of complex technical problem that you have resolved and include who was involved in the process and the techniques used to resolve the problems.
Required Question

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