TARGET CLOSE DATE: 05/23/2025 PAY GRADE: Grade 31 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified application developer to be responsible for developing web-based systems and applications to meet end-user needs within Jefferson County. Employees in this position assess the web application needs (e.g., functionality, accessibility, security) within the organization, perform functional testing to troubleshoot application production issues, design databases for the purposes of collecting and analyzing data, perform design and code reviews, and participate in professional development activities (e.g., research, seminars) to stay abreast of current trends and innovations in their field. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Jefferson County: $83,241 - $129,147 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To be considered for employment in this position, a candidate must possess the following: * Experience developing and designing web, desktop or mobile application solutions that fully meet business needs and requirements. * Experience developing and designing databases in Microsoft SQL Server or other related database management systems. * Experience programming in .Net environment, ASP.NET, C#, or other object-oriented language. JOB DUTIES: Typical Application Developer job duties include but are not necessarily limited to: * Analyzes and monitors system applications, programs, and databases by reviewing computer codes, scripts, or programming languages (e.g., ASP.Net, Java, C#, SQL, Python, etc.) in order to provide system documentation, identify programming/coding errors, and enhance system and application performance and usability. * Designs, develops, and modifies system applications, programs, and databases by editing, updating, and writing computer code or scripts using various programming languages (e.g., ASP.Net, Java, C# SQL, Python, etc.) after meeting with users in order to meet specific user needs. * Creates, updates, or modifies system documentation and user guides for applications by reviewing reference materials, testing system application and functionality, and assessing users' needs in order to provide users with reference materials. * Analyzes user needs by meeting with users, management, and technical staff in order to define scope and context of the application development process. * Serves as project manager on various system or application designs, implementations, updates, and/or integrations by acting as a team leader of technical personnel (e.g., System Analysts, Programmers, etc.) in order to resolve technical issues and lay out project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion. * Serves as a site administrator for various systems or applications by providing user support, installing system/application updates, and managing user access rights for user systems. * Conducts training to provide knowledge and understanding of work processes to ensure compliance with procedures and standards. * Designs, builds, and maintains Web sites, applications, or programs, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and/or digital media. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. Job may also involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting and involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.