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IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY: Due to union restrictions, this position is only available to current employees of this school district for the first 5 days following the posted date. Applications submit
ted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered during this time period.
TITLE: Software Developer II
REPORTS TO: Director Student Systems
DEPARTMENT: Technology Services
CLASSIFICATION: Classified
FLSA: Non-Exempt (Exempt)
WORK YEAR/HOURS 261 days/7.5 hours
ISSUED: Revised June 27, 2007
SALARY GRADE: WTCL 55
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direction, serve as a member of a team performing all phases of system life-cycle development from inception through deployment and support and maintenance for web-based, client-server and batch applications. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Software Developer II (I) – Works under direction and serves as a member of a team, and has experience listed in chart below: Software Developer III (II) – Works under general direction and serves as the senior or lead member of a team; and has experience listed in chart below:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).
E = Essential Functions
Work under direction at a technical level through all phases of applications systems analysis, design, programming, testing and maintenance. E
Assist in Formulating/defining system scope and objectives, considering hardware and software limitations, development time, and form of desired results. E
Collaborate with district members for implementation or development of complex and intradepartmental systems. E
Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. E
Work with other development staff to design, develop, test and implement web based and web enabled applications. E
Assists with creating proper project documentation of all stages within the development of any application. E
Perform project management activities, such as estimating, scheduling, and monitoring tasks for moderately sized projects from initiation through completion. E
Assist district staff with questions regarding the functionality of applications. E
Promote software from development to test and production. E
Work with vendors to research and resolve significant issues with existing packaged software, as well as make recommendations for future enhancements. E
Assist district staff with questions regarding the functionality of applications. E
Assist with implementation and/or integration of packaged software systems. E
Assist with creation and modification of custom reports to display database data. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: a Bachelor’s degree and five years experience or a Master of Science degree and three years experience.
Experience with as detailed in the chart under “Distinguishing Characteristics” above.
Suitable experience may be substituted for formal education.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Driver’s License.
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Relational and/or object oriented database technologies (preferably Microsoft SQL Server, ORACLE, Informix)
Relational and/or object oriented database design methods
Analysis and design using UML (Unified Modeling Language) for User Interface Design Database Security
Server and Web Application Security
Supporting solutions for WinNT, Windows 2000, Web (HTML/Browser).
Wireless application development
Software Development Tools and Methods (Rational Rose, Platinum Erwin, Crystal Reports preferred).
Database Administration on Microsoft SQL Server, ORACLE and Informix.
ABILITY TO:
Develop software and work with N-Tiered architectures
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Implement software configuration management processes
Designing, develop and support Microsoft -based applications
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Make sound decisions within established guidelines
Formulate and express ideas on difficult or complex concepts clearly and effectively in written and oral presentations
Plan, organize and complete tasks efficiently and in accordance with District quality standards
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; seeing to view monitors; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; lifting objects up to 60 pounds; sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.