Lead Applications Developer

Salary : $82,288.00 - $107,911.00 Annually

Location : Eugene, OR

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2024-00604

School / Department : Technology Department

Opening Date : 11 / 22 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Position Summary

This is a full time position working 12 months of the year.

This position is the lead for district-wide information systems such as a student information system. Responsible for a detailed working knowledge of relational databases; the loading and extract of data in and out of the databases; monitoring of data integrity and security; interface of data with other related systems; development of complex reporting; management of admin user and access privileges to information structures. This position maintains regular contact with principals, other departments and staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge and experience with relational databases.
• Detailed knowledge of the Structured Query Language with the ability to write complex queries.
• Working knowledge of the Java language.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft development environment (e.g., SQL, Visual Studio, SSIS, SSMS)
• Working knowledge of district and school environments.
• Strong time management skills. Ability to multitask among several projects to keep them all moving forward
• Ability to quickly learn new programming languages as needed to meet the needs of the district.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a diverse population of users and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team environment with other developers, trainers and support staff
• Ability to work with other developers in other departments to interface data needs.
• Ability to take verbal direction and work independently on a project to meet deadlines.
• Ability to direct all aspects of a development project from start to finish.
• Ability to effectively support application users via phone or email.
• Ability to document effectively so other developers can understand work performed
• Ability to represent the district and the department in a positive manner.
• Ability to effectively understand and meet the needs of a diverse user community.
• Demonstrated ability with the following technical resources :
• API protocols such as REST, SOAP, Open APIs, Public APIs
• Directory platform such as LDAP, Active directory
• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure
• Python
• Single Sign (SSO) such as Clever or ClassLink
• Oneroster

Student Information Systems experience and how this platform supports schools, Synergy preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualified as determined by Human Resources.

Education :

Four-year Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a closely related field, and / or 4 years equivalent work experience. Additional directly related, verifiable work experience may substitute for the Bachelor's Degree on a year-for-year basis.

Experience :

Requires five (5) years of experience providing application development, integration, project management work in support of Student Information Systems, including implementing data solutions related to data warehousing, validation, access, security and integrity of student information, troubleshooting and resolving complex issues, developing sophisticated multi-level tables, and developing and presenting training and training manuals to users on systems functionality.

Requires two (2) years of experience as a Sr Enterprise Application Developer or Enterprise Integration expert.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with a student information system and a data warehouse - Synergy and Hoonuit preferred

Additional Information

Complete application in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail. All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website. It is your responsibility to submit a complete application. Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview. Candidates are interviewed by appointment only. If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.

Required documents for this posting are :

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility :

Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.

There are a wide variety of benefits to eligible Eugene School District 4J employees. These benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability, flexible spending accounts, 403B, and an employee assistance program.

Positions at a minimum of four hours (0.5 FTE) are benefit eligible. Please contact the hiring administrator if you have questions about this position's benefit eligibility.

For a complete description of benefits available for 4J employees please visit our Employee Benefits webpage at www.4j.lane.edu / hr / benefits.

Salary : $82,288 - $107,911