Software Engineer I - Information Technology

Job Description Summary

Department - Information Technology

Job Description

Open To Current Pima County Employees Only

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 6056 - Software Engineer I

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $62,670 - $75,192 Annually 

Pay Range: $62,670 - $87,734 Annually 

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The Pima County Information Technology Department (ITD) is seeking a highly technical and systems-focused Software Engineer to serve in the role of Software Engineer I. This role involves developing and providing ongoing support to systems encompassing all aspects of Pima County operations both internal and public facing. This person will operate across various software engineering disciplines including but not limited to UX, middle-tier, and persistence management. They will also be responsible for testing and system automation. Pima County offers an opportunity to utilize one's skills, grow new ones, work in a team environment and advance one's career in a rewarding domain. The successful applicant will bring energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and a desire to get better every day, as well as to make a difference in the community by supporting the mission of Pima County government.

In applying for this position, pay particular attention to the description that follows and to the preferred qualifications at the end of this posting, addressing each qualification in your application. This position is on site with the possibility of part-time telecommuting after 6 months of initial probation.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Performs software applications design and development duties;
• Meets with project managers and business analysts to obtain application requirements, and reviews business requirements documentation;
• Conducts research and analysis of systems, applications, and integrations to fully understand the impact of requirements on existing code or business processes;
• Designs and develops new applications and re-writes, updates, enhances and/or modifies existing applications based on established specifications;
• Performs unit and integration testing to identify any code deficiencies before progressing code to business analysis team;
• Performs code development activities using various programming languages, system utilities, tools, code libraries, database query languages, and system-level commands;
• Provides base operations support for all Information Technology department (ITD) applications and provides problem diagnosis and resolution to address reported issues with systems, applications, and integrations;
• Prepares systems processing and maintenance documentation;
• Participates in basic project estimating and forecasting;
• Participates in software quality assurance processes designed to identify errors in functionality, usability, and software performance;
• Executes application development activities that follow approved architectural models and standards;
• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Department and Pima County.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university or technical school AND two (2) years of experience in software development.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Or:

Two (2) years’ experience with Pima County as an Applications Developer I or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience with software development technologies such as C#, JavaScript, SQL, React, Java, Python, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• Experience working in an agile team environment.
• Experience with data security practices as they apply to large enterprises.
• Experience providing customer support.
• Unit and integration testing experience.
• A resume is required.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Employees must attain and maintain access certification for all relevant departmental databases required of assigned position. Some positions must possess and maintain as a condition of employment the Terminal Operator for ACJIS certification. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Occasional after hours and weekend hours are required to support system implementations and deployments.
 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Other physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Typically performs duties in an office environment. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.