Applications Developer I at Bexar County Sheriff's Office in TX

Summary: Bexar County is seeking an Applications Developer I to serve as a subject matter expert while working on clearly defined projects. The role involves designing, programming, testing, and implementing computerized information processing systems, as well as providing technical assistance to end-users. Responsibilities: - Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability - Works on clearly defined projects involving a limited amount of complexity, with regular review of output - Applies basic knowledge of established systems software development principles and best practices to independently resolve problems and make minor changes to existing processes/systems - Designs, programs, tests and implements computerized information processing systems - Develops new systems based on studies, project requirements and user specifications - Analyzes and evaluates information processing systems to identify better County business solutions - Designs system enhancements and other alternatives to existing methods of manual and automated business processes - Ensures compliance with approved programming standards, techniques and system designs - Provides technical assistance to end-users identifying County and departmental requirements and system solution areas - Drafts system documentation and specifications such as functions, operation and purpose of objects within each system - Trains end-users and provides systems specifications and new and updated written instructions - Performs other related duties as required Required Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 1-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience - Knowledge of applications/components using C+, VB.NET, Java; knowledge of the complete life-cycle of multiple enterprise-wide, web-based applications; knowledge of XML, Web Services and object-oriented techniques; knowledge and experience with .Net programming languages (VB or C#); knowledge with C, C++, PHP Java, XML; knowledge of automated unit testing tools; knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design; knowledge of database object design and/or logical and physical data modeling; knowledge of deploying and scaling .NET web applications in a production environment; basic knowledge of ASP, ADO, COM, C++, J2EE, Java, JDBC; basic knowledge of n-tier development - Skill with Microsoft .NET architecture best practices - Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public - Demonstrates technological intuitiveness - Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance - Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test - Required to be on call 24 hours - May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek - May be required to work weekends - This position may need to satisfy the requirement of completing and passing an assessment during the employment process Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with Team Foundation Server Required Skills: C++, VB.NET, Java, XML, Web Services, Object-oriented programming, .NET programming, PHP, Automated unit testing, Object-oriented analysis, Database design, Data modeling, .NET web application deployment, ASP, ADO, COM, J2EE, JDBC, N-tier development, Microsoft .NET architecture, Team Foundation Server Benefits: Competitive salary, Retirement, Benefits, Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren)., Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.