Senior Software Engineer

About

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team with the ability to develop applications and help manage our data. This position is responsible for the support, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of multiple enterprise applications used by County Agencies and provides technical support, training, and guidance to agency and end-users for both cloud and on-prem solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify County applications, including both new solutions and enhancements to existing systems.
• Build end-to-end applications using low-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Platform, Oracle APEX).
• Develop, troubleshoot, and debug applications to ensure reliability and performance.
• Build and maintain high-performance, scalable web applications using modern development practices.
• Integrate front-end user interfaces with back-end Oracle/SQL databases.
• Refactor legacy applications to align with current architectural standards and CI/CD practices.
• Create, manage, and test web services/APIs, with emphasis on integrating third-party vendor solutions.
• Integrate off-the-shelf and custom applications, designing and implementing solutions based on established standards.
• Automate, update, or replace legacy processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop dashboards and reports using Power BI and SSRS, leveraging data from agency applications and other sources.
• Participate in and perform code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Manage branching and merge requests within the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with other OIT team members to deliver cohesive, well-integrated solutions.
• Work with the Product Managers to plan and execute the evolution of applications and system capabilities.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve issues related to vendor-supported applications.
• Create and update system, user, and technical documentation to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge transfer.
• Develop best practices and standards for the organization.
• Guide junior developers through code reviews, and technical oversight.
• Provide hands-on coaching to junior developers on low-code best practices, architecture patterns, and platform capabilities.
• Allow junior developers to shadow during design sessions, stakeholder meetings, and integration work to build broader context.
• Help developers break down complex requirements into manageable, well-defined tasks.
• Monitor application performance, availability, and error logs to identify issues before they impact users.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to application functionality, integrations, permissions, and data access.
• Perform root-cause analysis on recurring problems and recommend long-term fixes.
• Assist with application rollouts, feature releases, and change-management activities.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, resolutions, and system changes.
• Provide 24/7 technical support, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Additional Information

• Regular schedule: 34 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• May occasionally require additional hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• 24 x 7 on call required for production problems.
• Employment background investigation including physical exam, drug screen, criminal background, education, and fingerprint check required.