Application Developer

Job Summary:

The Application Developer designs, develops, and maintains applications with various development tools and languages. Responsible for gathering requirements, understanding multiple users' perspectives, and being able to identify and clarify all aspects of an application development project. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must be self-motivated and willing to research and learn new tools.

Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):

1. Supports, updates, and performs maintenance on critical application code.

2. Holds requirements gathering sessions with all stakeholders as needed.

3. Responsible for detailing and documenting user specifications.

4. Creates and maintains project plans.

5. Implements and follows the software development life cycle.

6. Collaborates in a Scrum environment.

7. Ensures optimal user functionality.

8. Analyzes, designs, develops, documents, tests, and implements new programs, websites, or applications.

9. Designs and implements methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting and classifying information.

10. Performs needs assessment for development of new databases and/or enhancements or modifications to existing databases.

11. Creates and maintains databases for efficient utilization.

12. Provides reporting and use data to support decision making.

13. Coordinates plan development activities as needed, meeting deadlines and managing project timelines as requested.

14. Documents and trains end user functionality and processes.

15. Designs, analyzes, tests, and implements software integration solutions for applications requested by users.

16. Consistently models Win-Win leadership.

Other Duties: Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred.

Experience:

Documented experience in web development with C#, .Net Core, MVC, Visual Studio, and SQL is required. Experience with JavaScript, UI Frameworks, jQuery, JSON, CSS and latest HTML standards preferred. Development for multiple browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome is preferred. Experience using Git version-control system is preferred.

Skills/Other:

Capable of working collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Works successfully as a member of a team. Must be proficient in MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, and internet browsers. Must have the ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Must have excellent problem solving skills and be able to offer multiple solutions to application and operational problems and challenges. Must have excellent written, oral, interpersonal, electronic communication skills. Ability to read and interpret complex user manuals to assist customers. Ability to deliver training to customers. Ability to utilize district technology and work to maintain proficiency, as required skill sets change with technology and/or the needs of the district. Ability to travel to and from the intermediate school district and the constituent school districts in the service area. Ability to work a flexible workday, work week, and work year. Punctuality and good attendance are requirements for the position. Represents the district in a professional manner at all times. Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times. Must possess mental/physical ability and stamina for meeting the essential duties of the position. Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with board policies and established administrative guidelines.

Special Job Considerations:

Certification: Not Required

Type of Certification: None

Bargaining Unit: None

Salary Schedule: Contracted, salary commensurate with education and experience

Immediate Supervisor: Solutions and Security Supervisor

Supervision: None