Data Integration Specialist; Programmer-Analyst II

Overview

This announcement will be used to fill a full-time permanent Programmer-Analyst II position in the Office of Information Technology located in Annapolis, MD.

• Plans, supervises, and participates in the development of software applications for the County and its operations.
• Leads other technical employees engaged in computer programming and related activities.
• Participates with systems analysts and others to maintain, debug, and troubleshoot systems and software.
• Prepares the details of systems design under the direction of a systems analyst.
• Reduces software problems to written logical procedural steps and recommends appropriate software, hardware, and method solutions.
• Reviews completed programs for accuracy and effectiveness; determines the need for revision/modification; supervises the development of test plans.
• Implements and maintains purchased or leased software program products.
• Conducts on-the-job training of subordinate programmers-analysts.
• Performs related work as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the capabilities, programming techniques, and intricacies of modern programming languages.
• Thorough knowledge of program requirements for conversion of mechanical and clerical processing to a computerized system.
• Ability to see pertinent detail in symbols when reading, interpreting, or preparing charts, diagrams, and code sheets.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex oral and written statements concerning a variety of fiscal and statistical problems.
• Ability to interpret diagrammatic representations of workflow, visualize the flow of data through computer systems, and prepare logical flow charts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative officials, employees, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead others in the performance of their duties.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, including or supplemented by courses in electronic computer programming, system analysis, and operating systems; and four (4) years experiences in the field of electronic computer programming

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a total of eight (8) or more years of experience in electronic computer programming and/or a system support, application development or related field. Experience must still include or be supplemented by courses in electronic computer programming, system analysis, and operating systems

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This position requires a full background check.

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Starting salary will be within 15% of the base of the range

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Normal work schedule is currently hybrid with 2 days per week in the Annapolis Office

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Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service.

Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Experience with AI platforms, including Google Gemini and AWS Bedrock.
• Experience with reporting and business intelligence software.
• Experience analyzing the data of an organization and developing reports/dashboards to be consumed by end users for decision making
• Experience designing and creating relational database schemas as well as No
  
  SQL databases
• Experience with SQL and report writing packages such as Crystal Reports and MS SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Experience designing and implementing APIs and open data portals
• Experience with ETL tools (Talend, SSIS, Informatica, etc)
• Object-Oriented Programming experience
• Familiarity with State and Local Government IT