Software Engineer - City

at  The City of Oklahoma City

$35.46 - $54.26 Hourly
Note : The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.
Important Application Information: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.
This job classification has been designated as a cyber security sensitive job classification effective June 26, 2023 , in order to comply with United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s Criminal Justice Information Services Security Policy (Version 5.9.2, 12/07/2022), 5.12 Policy Area 12 Personnel Security. The policy requires national fingerprint-based records checks be conducted prior to granting access to criminal justice information for all personnel who have unescorted access to unencrypted Criminal Justice Information (CJI) or unescorted access to physically security locations or controlled areas (during times of CJI processing). Employees in this job classification will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete the required CJIS Security and Privacy Training and pass the online certification test.

JOB SUMMARY

This classification is located in the Technology Enhancement Division of the Information Technology Department within the City of Oklahoma City. The Software Engineer will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions, implement best practices in software development, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software products.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of software development, with proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps, TFSVC), integrated development environments (e.g., Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code), and software development tools.
• Knowledge of software testing principles and techniques, including unit testing and integration testing with testing frameworks such as MSTest, NUnit, XUnit, or Selenium.
• Skilled in analyzing complex technical requirements, implementing effective solutions, and solving problems.
• Skilled in effectively collaborating and communicating with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to remain abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software development to continuously improve skills and knowledge.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strength enough to lift and carry items such as computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Additional assistance is provided when lifting and carrying items which weigh over 50 pounds.
• Arm/hand steadiness enough to demonstrate and operate computing equipment such as personal computers, graphic workstation, digitizers, plotters, etc.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate equipment such as personal computers, audio visual, and other training aids.
• Near vision enough to read, write, develop training materials, and systems documentation, etc.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly by telephone and in person.
  Note : The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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