Applications Engineer

Job Description Code:

Job Description Code: 6F.020

Division/Department: Technology and Information Services

Pay Grade: T-7

Pay Type: Salaried;
Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 233 Days

Reports To: Supervisor, Business Information

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related area. Minimum of two years of experience in systems, infrastructure or closely related area. Experience in a public K-12 school system preferred.

Under direction of the Supervisor of Business Information, the Applications Engineer is responsible for formulating, designing, and implementing solutions that ensure high availability, performance and connectivity across enterprise resource systems and the district’s business environment. This role partners closely with the Finance and Human Resource divisions and performs a key role in vendor management and monitoring.

• Lead the development of complex software applications, defining system and data architectures, and setting coding standards to ensure high-quality output.
• Display knowledge of programming languages, frameworks, and tools commonly used in application development.
• Write, review, and optimize code to ensure that applications are secure, scalable, and efficient.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architecture.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout the software development lifecycle, providing innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Design and manage integrations between ERP systems and other district applications.
• Development and maintenance of data infrastructure, including data warehouses, data lakes, and ETL processes.
• Evaluate and implement data analytics tools and technologies to enhance capabilities.
• Develop and maintain APIs, ETL processes, and middleware solutions for seamless data flow.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and programming languages, integrating new tools and methodologies to enhance productivity and application performance.
• Lead initiatives to improve system performance, security, and scalability by introducing new technologies or optimizing existing solutions.
• Streamline software development processes to improve team efficiency, including implementing new tools, methodologies, or automation.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies, frameworks, or programming languages that can improve productivity and software quality.
• Monitor the performance, stability, and uptime of applications in production, ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolution of incidents.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Oversee the integration of various system components, including software, hardware, and networks.
• Ensure seamless implementation and deployment of systems.
• Develop and document system architecture, ensuring it meets business requirements and technical specifications.
• Design scalable, reliable, and efficient IT systems.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including architectural diagrams and technical specifications.
• Deep understanding of system architecture principles, practices, and tools.
• Possess proficiency in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and technologies.
• Hold strong analytical skills to assess business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Analyze complex systems and identify areas for improvement.
• Display strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical data and provide actionable insights.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing software development challenges.
• Escalate network and security concerns to the appropriate supervisor and other administrators as applicable. Advise of any potential risk exposure.
• Research and recommend new technologies that may add value and quality to the school system operations.
• Consult with users to define technical needs and…