Senior Application Development Engineer

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Job Information

Title:

Senior Application Development Engineer

Market Range:

IT16

Approved Date:

6/27/2024 10:24:01 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P4

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 4

Job Code:

101006

Job Family:

IT - Information Technology

Sub Family:

ITBUS - IT Business Systems

Primary Purpose

Perform senior level technical analysis, design and development for highly customized frameworks, software framework analysis, testing and approval, new development using different techniques and design expertise in carrying out the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to develop, enhance, and maintain Wake County applications. This responsibility includes new development and operational support and maintenance of critical applications, converting existing systems to new systems, evaluating new products, services, and/or technologies, and engaging technical problem-solving methods and techniques to identify, test, and implement feasible business solutions. Solid knowledge of software architecture, data security, and modern APIs, and Datahubs.

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Application Development – Design and develop new applications that follow Wake application development and security standards, including the use of approved frameworks and clean, thoroughly tested code. Serve as technical lead on projects as needed.

Problem Resolution – Perform root cause analysis, debug, modify code, test, and implement resolutions and/or follow a vendor managed support process.

Internal Release Management – Participate in the activities to schedule and deploy new development and code modifications.

Mentoring and Knowledge Transfer – Perform knowledge transfer, code reviews, training and mentoring Application Development Engineers and other Senior Application Development Engineers.

Define Requirements - Engage stakeholders to refine and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

1

70%

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Actively participate with the Applications Development team in defining the architecture of the

technical development, test, and production environments and fully participate in the implementation, upgrade, and maintenance of the environments. Review other Application Development Engineer testing scripts. Work directly with the end users to engage in testing, mapping requirements. Read of code and transform / enhance the functionality using modern frameworks and development architecture.

2

15%

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Develop and maintain operational documentation for deployments, specialized tasks, and new or modified business solutions.

3

5%

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Identify and participate in training opportunities focused on the major skill sets of the team (Angular, ASP.NET Core (Razor Pages, Blazor, APIs), C#, PLSQL, SQL Server, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML) that will increase and enhance the technical and skills needed to actively participate, influence, and successfully complete the projects listed within work objectives #2 and help the technological advancement of the Environment.

4

5%

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Serve as a Technical influence or Technical Resource to manage the Software Development Life Cycle design, development, testing, and/or implementation activities for the assigned projects as needed.

5

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P4

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 4

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Plans and manages execution of large projects that span a Division or multiple Work Groups OR works as an independent technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

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Works independently with minimal direction. Viewed as subject matter expert within discipline.

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Provides measurable input into new processes, standards and/or operational plans that impact Division results.

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Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group.

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Propose new ideas and creative solutions to existing problems and/or work areas.

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Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.  May have responsibility for communicating with external parties and senior leaders.

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Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within Division or the Work Group.

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May manage projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work products

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Requires deep knowledge of discipline typically obtained through advanced education combined with extensive experience. Typically viewed as having a specialty within a discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management.

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Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree and post-doctoral training.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field

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Five years of experience in application design and development

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Good understanding of how to implement authentication and authorization for different types of applications – server-side applications, client-side applications, and APIs. Experience with ASP.NET Core Identity and/or IdentityServer4 is a plus

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Experience designing and building RESTful APIs with ASP.NET or ASP.NET Core, Data Hubs, and a solid understanding of the HTTP protocol

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A good understanding of various architectural and design patterns including clean architecture, DDD and CQRS

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Strong organizational skills: ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions

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Desire and ability to take ownership of a product and go above and beyond the minimal effort necessary to satisfy requirements

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Experience in a software development role working with ASP.NET/ASP.NET Core, C# and one or more client-side frameworks. Experience with .NET Core 3.1 or higher,

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Experience using Git for source control and working with various branching strategies

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Analysis

Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Consulting

Applies knowledge of policies and procedures in the area of work to advise others across the organization on critical issues.

Customer Service

Balances interests of a variety of clients, and readily readjusts priorities to respond effectively to pressing and changing demands for information, advice and assistance.  Anticipates and meets the needs of clients; achieves quality end products; and commits to continuous improvement of services.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Problem Solving

Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base, and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X