Software Engineer

About the position

Under direction of the Technical Services Manager, will play a key role in the successful implementation of new technologies. Software Engineer will be engaged in a significant amount of day-to-day client interaction and technical activities and will drive the delivery of the applications to large enterprise clients from software selection/design through to requirements definition, design, installation, configuration, integration, testing, and transition to the client-operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, processes and performs assignments in an efficient manner with assistance from the Technical Services Manager
• Works closely with Project Management and Stakeholders
• Designs and develops programming systems, making specific determinations about system performance and usability of the software
• Responds promptly and professionally to requests for service and bug reports
• Reviews and repairs legacy reporting code
• Assists with system analysis and development, with limited support from professional staff, to keep systems current with changing technologies
• Analyzes, designs and assists with the implementation and/or development of software systems to form a basis for the solution of information processing
• Analyzes system specifications and translate system requirements to tasks specifications for programmers
• Performs analysis of current programs including performance, diagnosis and trouble shooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming and processes
• Tests new programs to ensure that logic and syntax are correct, and that program results are accurate
• Assists programmers with programming assignments
• Documents code consistently throughout the development process by listing a description of the program, special instructions, and any changes made in data base tables on procedural, modular and data base level
• Assists with research and recommends software tools to the Technical Services Manager
• Contributes to project technical architecture design and development
• Ensures appropriate implementation of technology both with in the production and the development environments
• Provides business and IT data on IT database trends and issues
• Works closely with the Project Manager to rapidly move client through implementation cycles and manage all risks/issues
• Interfaces with third party implementation organizations as needed to seamlessly deliver projects
• Performs related duties as required

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics or closely related field
• Three years of experience developing and supporting Web applications in .NET
• Two years' experience in data processing and systems analysis including two years computer systems security administration
• Minimum of 1 year of experience developing e-commerce applications/components using C#, VB.NET, or ASP and experience ADO.NET required
• Expert knowledge of component writing
• Advanced knowledge of computer languages, data structures, computer logic and flow-charting, computer program design methods and techniques, database vendor versions, compiler versions, maintaining and debugging live software systems, and writing program documentation
• Good knowledge of security and encryption
• In-depth technical knowledge of the current hardware
• Solid working knowledge of XML, Web Services and object-oriented techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft .NET architecture best practices
• Knowledge of mathematical and statistical principles and formulas
• Overall knowledge of the computing environment at large
• Possess advanced technical skills and excellent communication skills
• Ability to identify tasks which require automation and automate them
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely, multi-task and stay organized in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to write, edit, and debug computer programs to achieve desired output
• Ability to work productively in a team
• Ability to learn new programming languages quickly
• Ability to determine whether a particular problem is caused by hardware, operating systems software, application programs, or network failures
• Ability to use standard computing tools: Word processor, spreadsheet, browser, email, and file compression software
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the general public
• Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 10-15lbs.; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation by the Bexar County Sheriffs Office
• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must have a valid driver's license
• May work more than 40 hours during the work week

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Commitment to Workplace Diversity
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions