Software Engineer I/Ii - Information Technology

Major Functions

The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Software Engineer I/II for the Information Technology division, located in DeLand, Florida.

Software Engineer I

Entry-level position performing technical work programming, configuring, and customizing computer systems. Provides customer support in use of computer systems. Elicits and documents user requirements. Analyzes and summarizes complex data sets in order to support business processes.

Software Engineer II

Progressively responsible position performing technical work designing, programming, configuring, and customizing computer systems. Provides customer support in use of computer systems. Elicits and documents business processes and user requirements. Analyzes and summarizes complex data sets in order to support business processes.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE:These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• Performs all duties of a Software Engineer I [Software Engineer I Illustrative Duties], plus the following.

• Determines project resource requirements; including personnel, hardware, and software.

• Analyzes cost statistics and prepares economic comparisons of alternative methods.

• Designs and implements computer systems, ensuring compliance with established standards.

• Creates specifications for coding, testing, and implementation tasks.

• Reviews program code to ensure compliance with established standards.

• Coordinates implementation of new or modified computer systems.

• Identifies opportunities to modify or improve existing systems.

• Acts as a liaison to a user agency.

• Creates and maintains non-technical user documentation, help files, and training materials.

• Conducts user training sessions.

• Assists with management presentations regarding a computer system.

• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.

• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

• Responds to emergency situations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Software Engineer I$58,791.00

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Processing or related field, and one (1) year of responsible experience as a programmer.

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Software Engineer II$62,316.00

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Processing or related field, and two (2) years of responsible experience as a programmer.

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements. (e.g. An Associate's degree and four (4) years, or no degree and six (6) years, of progressively responsible experience as a programmer analyst implementing projects involving analysis, database design and development, data conversion and integration, and enterprise application implementation.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for a Software Engineer I, plus the following.

• Knowledge of the principles of database management systems, including data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.

• Knowledge of the assigned governmental functions and the information required from data processing services.

• Knowledge of the developer functionality of Microsoft Office products.

• Knowledge of the operating characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of a large, integrated, multi-platform site.

• Skilled in the use of database software, including Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.

• Skilled in design and documentation of computer systems.

• Skilled in analysis, design, development, and support of Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server databases.

• Skilled in developing interfaces using Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server stored procedures.

• Skilled inC#, Python, or a similar scripting language.

• Skilled in analysis, design, development, and administration of relational databases.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Abilityto analyze data, develop conclusions, and produce summary reports.

• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate the work effort of developing computer systems.

• Abilityto interpret system statements, develop general and detailed computer flow charts, and to prepare block diagrams indicating hardware configuration.

• Abilityto develop interfaces using database procedures.

• Abilityto recognize opportunities for system improvements.

• Abilityto support financial, permitting, and/or document management systems.

• Abilityto clearly document business rules and use cases.

• Abilityto produce detailed conversion plans and test scripts.

• Ability to produce clear and concise user documentation; including help files, how-to documents, and business process diagrams.

• Abilityto express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Abilityto interact effectively with others.

• Abilityto work under stressful conditions.

• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical and professional writing. Ability to perform general mathematical functions. Ability to write reports, critiques, memos, letters, instructions and procedures. Ability to speak publicly; conversant in theory and practices of discipline. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to think logically and show attention to detail.

Physical Demands:Light to medium work. Ability to see, hear, talk; finger dexterity, lift, push, pull, handle, grasp. If assigned to Geographic Information Systems, color acuity necessary to distinguish closely related colors and shades.

Environmental Demands:Inside work.

Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.