ERP Software Engineer (Non-Merit)

Salary: $48.87 - $63.77 Hourly
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM.136 1-2025 OIT
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Opening Date: 05/05/2025

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Information Technology.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties

Definition of Responsibility
Baltimore County's Office of Information Technology is looking for highly motivated and talented individuals with experience developing, maintaining, and supporting a broad range of applications. Familiarity with Financial/HR/Budget systems is a must, and any familiarity with retirement systems would be helpful. In this role, you will work with experienced engineers to create/maintain complex systems as well as integrate product with COTS (commercial off the shelf) systems. As a fundamental member of the team, you will be working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to all phases of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).

Examples of Essential Duties
Under general supervision and as part of a team, you will perform complex programming and analysis tasks (utilizing multiple platforms, languages, and databases) such as:

• Utilize development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, Oracle and (SSMS) SQL Server Management Studio
• Create, manage and test web services/APIs (Application Programing Interface) with a specific emphasis on integrating with third party vendor solutions
• Use analytics tools such as PowerBI, SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) to develop reports
• Assist in the successful execution of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) for each project by completing assigned activities including:
  • Defining system functionality based on proposed processes and data requirements
  • Determining data storage requirements
  • Developing programming solutions to meet customer requirements
  • Estimating project resources
  • Defining unit testing requirements and test strategy
  • Executing unit and systems test plans
  • Verifying and documenting test results
  • Creating system documentation
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Automate, update or replace legacy processes
• Research the use of new technologies
• Work on multiple project requests at same time
• Provide daily operations support along with after-hours production support and maintenance
• Addresses technical and operational issues impacting the business
• Implement and integrate COTS software into existing architecture
• Documenting test conditions, creating test data, testing programs, and analyzing results
• Use of a Systems Development Methodology
• Organizing work to meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of data processing, office automation, and computer programming
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of systems analysis
• Thorough knowledge of Structured Query Language in conjunction with one or more major databases

At least four (4) years' experience developing applications including the following:

• Experience using source control
• Experience supporting ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems
• Experienced with design, development, and testing of WCF (windows communication foundation) services (SOAP (simple object access protocol) & REST (representational state transfer))
• Experience integrating on premise and cloud-based Microsoft solutions
• Experience using a variety of tools & languages to consume and test services (C#, Java, JavaScript, HTML, XML, .NET, jQuery, AJAX, etc.)
• Experience with cloud hosted services and service proxy layers / applications
• Strong knowledge of SQL with ability to develop queries, reports, and stored procedures
• A solid understanding of FME (Feature Manipulation Engine, and other data transformation tools
• Financial/HR background (understanding Financial, HR, Payroll, Budget terminology)

Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or computer science.

plus

At least two years' experience in the administration or support of software applications.

Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (;br>
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: ERP Software Engineer
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment

Work an average scheduled workweek of 34 hours, Monday through Friday.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.

Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.

Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.