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Senior Applications Developer (Enterprise Applications/eCAPS Finance)
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Senior Applications Developer
The City of Sacramento is seeking a Senior Applications Developer for the Enterprise Applications Division within the Information Technology Department. This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Additionally, this position supports the implementation of several large technology initiatives and projects that are aligned with the City's Digital Strategy. The incumbent of this position will be expected to work under tight timelines and competing priorities. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Oracle Peoplesoft ERP suite, PeopleSoft Financials, Supply Chain, and/or Human Capital Management (HCM) applications and related business processes. Knowledge in one or more specific modules such as PeopleSoft Receivables, Billing, Commitment Control, General Ledger, Payables, Purchasing, eProcurement, Core HR, Workforce Management, Time and Labor, Payroll, and Benefits modules is desirable for the ideal candidate. The ideal candidate will have the below experience and abilities: Experience with application configuration Experience in developing, customizing, configuring, and integrating enterprise applications with third-party systems Ability to translate complex system concepts for non-technical users Experience collaborating with application developers to support business and technical needs Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage tactfully and effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization Proven ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to other team members Additional experience with the following is preferred but not required: Business case development and cost/benefit analysis Reporting tools such as PS Query, SQR, and BI Publisher Familiarity with PeopleSoft Fluid UI Knowledge of Hyperion Under general supervision, the Senior Applications Developer performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties involving requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, administration, and support of new and existing small and large scale systems and databases in a multi-platform environment that includes mainframe, client server, distributed, and web-based systems. This is an advanced journey-professional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Senior Applications Developer's work involves advanced concepts in the performance of their duties. The incumbents in this classification may provide oversight to other Applications Developers. The Senior Applications Developer is distinguished from that of the Applications Developer classification by the increased degree of difficulty of the work assignments, the greater level of business and technical knowledge required to perform the tasks, and the potential consequences of errors by the incumbent. The work of this classification is distinguished from that of the Principal Applications Developer classification in that the latter classification is the highest level technical expert. General supervision is provided by an Information Technology Supervisor or other high-level manager. The Senior Applications Developer does not supervise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Typical duties include: Planning and managing information technology related projects involving critical applications, large systems, and sophisticated processes. Providing team leadership, guidance, business and technical expertise on assigned projects involving citywide computer systems. Designing and/or creating database structures, data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades. Monitoring and tuning databases in order to obtain optimum performance. Applying analytical and advanced design techniques in developing new programs or systems or modifying existing ones. Coding and/or testing programs and resolving related problems in large, complex systems. Providing technical guidance to lower-level IT personnel and contractors through training, mentoring, and coaching. Performing other or related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principals and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management. Software development methodologies and life cycles. Current trends in information technology software, business systems, hardware, networks, and communications. Commonly used programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms. Commercially available software, and application evaluation techniques. Applications development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection. Software applications such as finance, human resources, utility billing, geographical information systems, and permitting. Advanced level form, screen, and report design techniques. Skill in: The use of design and testing tools and methodologies Project management and planning tools The use of various desktop tools A variety of complex programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms The appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in written format in a variety of situations and formats; make group presentations Analyze and develop logical solutions and alternatives to problems Train others; coordinate and facilitate work with others Carry out multiple tasks, projects, and various other resources simultaneously Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. AND Experience: Five years professional experience in information technology in a multi-platform environment doing one or more of the following: application development, database management, GIS programming, system analysis/development, and website design/development, project management. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at the time of appointment. The City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration by the next posted cut-off date. Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified if applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). The position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at the time of appointment. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as part of the application process. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received will be forwarded to the hiring department for review until the position is filled. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. 4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test,
The City of Sacramento is seeking a Senior Applications Developer for the Enterprise Applications Division within the Information Technology Department. This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Additionally, this position supports the implementation of several large technology initiatives and projects that are aligned with the City's Digital Strategy. The incumbent of this position will be expected to work under tight timelines and competing priorities. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Oracle Peoplesoft ERP suite, PeopleSoft Financials, Supply Chain, and/or Human Capital Management (HCM) applications and related business processes. Knowledge in one or more specific modules such as PeopleSoft Receivables, Billing, Commitment Control, General Ledger, Payables, Purchasing, eProcurement, Core HR, Workforce Management, Time and Labor, Payroll, and Benefits modules is desirable for the ideal candidate. The ideal candidate will have the below experience and abilities: Experience with application configuration Experience in developing, customizing, configuring, and integrating enterprise applications with third-party systems Ability to translate complex system concepts for non-technical users Experience collaborating with application developers to support business and technical needs Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage tactfully and effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization Proven ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to other team members Additional experience with the following is preferred but not required: Business case development and cost/benefit analysis Reporting tools such as PS Query, SQR, and BI Publisher Familiarity with PeopleSoft Fluid UI Knowledge of Hyperion Under general supervision, the Senior Applications Developer performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties involving requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, administration, and support of new and existing small and large scale systems and databases in a multi-platform environment that includes mainframe, client server, distributed, and web-based systems. This is an advanced journey-professional classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Senior Applications Developer's work involves advanced concepts in the performance of their duties. The incumbents in this classification may provide oversight to other Applications Developers. The Senior Applications Developer is distinguished from that of the Applications Developer classification by the increased degree of difficulty of the work assignments, the greater level of business and technical knowledge required to perform the tasks, and the potential consequences of errors by the incumbent. The work of this classification is distinguished from that of the Principal Applications Developer classification in that the latter classification is the highest level technical expert. General supervision is provided by an Information Technology Supervisor or other high-level manager. The Senior Applications Developer does not supervise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Typical duties include: Planning and managing information technology related projects involving critical applications, large systems, and sophisticated processes. Providing team leadership, guidance, business and technical expertise on assigned projects involving citywide computer systems. Designing and/or creating database structures, data migration/conversion techniques for system(s) conversions or upgrades. Monitoring and tuning databases in order to obtain optimum performance. Applying analytical and advanced design techniques in developing new programs or systems or modifying existing ones. Coding and/or testing programs and resolving related problems in large, complex systems. Providing technical guidance to lower-level IT personnel and contractors through training, mentoring, and coaching. Performing other or related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Knowledge of: Principals and concepts of business process and software design; relational and distributed database technology; networks and communications; and project management. Software development methodologies and life cycles. Current trends in information technology software, business systems, hardware, networks, and communications. Commonly used programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms. Commercially available software, and application evaluation techniques. Applications development and structured analysis methods; data modeling theory and methods; disaster planning and recovery techniques; debugging and error detection. Software applications such as finance, human resources, utility billing, geographical information systems, and permitting. Advanced level form, screen, and report design techniques. Skill in: The use of design and testing tools and methodologies Project management and planning tools The use of various desktop tools A variety of complex programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple hardware platforms The appropriate use of relational and distributed database technology Maintaining good working relationships with a variety of city staff at all levels Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in written format in a variety of situations and formats; make group presentations Analyze and develop logical solutions and alternatives to problems Train others; coordinate and facilitate work with others Carry out multiple tasks, projects, and various other resources simultaneously Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. AND Experience: Five years professional experience in information technology in a multi-platform environment doing one or more of the following: application development, database management, GIS programming, system analysis/development, and website design/development, project management. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at the time of appointment. The City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application for further consideration by the next posted cut-off date. Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified if applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). The position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at the time of appointment. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as part of the application process. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received will be forwarded to the hiring department for review until the position is filled. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. 4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test,