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Applications Development

Applications Developers are responsible for designing and/or modifying computer systems and applications according to specifications and business requirements; design, code, test, debug, document, deploy, and maintain applications; evaluate existing applications and recommend technical solutions to improve scalability; may develop new applications when existing solutions are not available.

• Design, code, test, debug, implement, modify, and maintain new or existing applications; evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, and operating systems
• Work with customers to analyze their requirements; evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance performance
• Provide maintenance, support, and consultation for third-party software solutions; perform diagnostics, troubleshoot problems, and escalate problems to third-party vendors or appropriate personnel
• Investigate data and/or program problems; determine source of problem and take corrective action
• Ensure compliance with standards and requirements, including usability, accessibility, and security
• Create and maintain secure development environments; run quality checks to ensure stability and efficiency for high-level performance
• Write specifications for automation of business processes
• Document code, processes, and test plans; prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation
• Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users
• Maintain disaster recovery plans and support business continuity efforts
• May develop, test, and implement application enhancements; develop new applications solutions and/or integrations; design and create prototypes / wireframes
• May design and tune application and database for optimal use of resources
• May design and develop database architecture at the application level; develop and enhance complex database objects such as stored procedures, functions, and tables to support the reporting environment; configure, implement, modify, test, and support new or existing database software
• May manage and configure servers used in the development of applications
• May develop, build, and maintain websites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00