Senior Software Engineer - Non-Merit

Salary: $59.41 - $78.49 Hourly
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM.138 5-2026 OIT
Department: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

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. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your 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:

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 would be responsible for the support, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of multiple enterprise applications used by County Agencies and would help provide technical support, training, and guidance to agency and end-users for both cloud and on prem solutions.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Application Development and Maintenance

• 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, etc).
• 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.

Systems Integration and Data Solutions

• 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.

Collaboration, Governance, and Lifecycle Management

• 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.

Leadership & Mentoring

• 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.

Operational Support and Maintenance

• 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.

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:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business, and/or related field.

At least five years' experience in leading the development and 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Power Platform
  • Understanding of Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Azure, and AWS
  • Understanding and/or demonstrated proficiency in Oracle APEX platform.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
  • Use of development tools such as:
    • Microsoft Visual Studio
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Oracle SQL Developer
    • SQL Server Management Studio
    • Git
    • Azure Devops/TFS or Github
    • SQL

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• A solid understanding of Safe's FME (Feature Manipulation Engine), and other data transformation tools.

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: Senior Software Engineer - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your 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

This position works an average scheduled workweek of 34 hours, Monday through Friday. May occasionally require additional hours, which may include weekends, evenings and holidays. 24 x 7 on call required for production problems.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and 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.