OFFICE OF OPERATIONS
Traditional 235 work days per year
FTE: 1.0
Salary Range: $69,362 - $80,441
Essential Functions and Objectives:
Develop and maintain software per business requirements with assistance from mid and sr. level software developers.- Develop technical design and technical or functional specifications.
- Produce deliverables related to assigned project(s) and assists in post implementation support and system enhancement.
- Gather, compile and synthesize information regarding technology processes or systems.
- Performs role of technical lead on maintenance projects.
- Develop software within architecture guidelines to meet the needs of business customers, learning and understanding the function for which the applications are designed.
- Specify and implement code quality and development procedure best practices.
- Document system issues and resolutions for future reference.
- Deliver high quality software applications and makes continuous improvements to systems.
- Serve as a technical expert, applying comprehensive technical skills to unique projects or production issues.
Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:
Three (3) years minimum IT and business work experience in systems analysis and/or programming functions- Experience in at least 3 of the following technologies: An object oriented programming language such as C#, .NET, Java or other; JavaScript (preferrably VueJS); Database design; Service Oriented Architecture (SOAP or REST); Visual Studio Database skills, such as SSRS, SSIS, SQL Query, Transact DML; Specialized skills utilized in the district such as Liferay, Infinite Campus, Git, etc.; Other valuable programming skills such as Entity Framework, Model View Controller, Big Data, Cloud, etc.
- Knowledge in object oriented programming, user interface development, database design and other development skills.
- Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and plan, prioritize and organize project work, at times with interruptions.
- Ability to adapt to dynamic business goals and organizational change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to discuss issues at a technical or non-technical level, depending on the audience.
- Ability to promote and foster two-way communication and debate.
- Strong attention to detail and effective organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to read and interpret relevant manuals and information and to understand and troubleshoot a variety of programming techniques.
- Ability to interpret, adapt and occasionally deviate from established practices and procedures for new situations and problems.
- Ability to contribute to a positive and cohesive team environment and work effectively with staff at all levels, in all departments.
- Ability to work independently, make decisions and complete assignments.
- Quickly learn new technologies as well as have a desire to learn new technologies and increase skill set through various mechanisms, such as online learning, peer-to-peer knowledge transfer, etc.
- High degree of integrity in handling confidential information.
Education Requirements:
Relevant technical skills, certifications, or three (3) years of technical experience.
Other information:
The mission of the DPS Department of Technology Services (DoTS) is to be a proactive partner enabling the success of every child. We support the students, families, and staff of Denver Public Schools by providing the
infrastructure, tools, data, and support to enable effective educators and efficient operations. Our leading-edge technology work includes delivering custom portals for our students, parents, teachers, and administrators,
managing one of the largest networks in the state of Colorado, providing unparalleled levels of customer support, finding new ways to get technology in the hands of our students, and much more. We believe that technology
is a positive, enabling force for parent engagement, student engagement, educator effectiveness, operational efficiency, student safety, and student achievement. By joining us, you too will be enabling the success of every child!
Additional Information:
Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools
About Denver Public Schools:
Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational
opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS, comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
D
PS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at
dpsk12.org.
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enver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or
regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equa
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opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.