Systems Analyst – Intermediate

Position Description

As a Systems Analyst II / Software Developer, you will define, develop, test, analyze, and maintain requirements-driven software and web applications in support of the Harris County Clerk’s Office Elections Department. You will write, test, and maintain code for both new and existing applications, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines, solving issues independently, and following best practices for security, stability, and scalability.

Duties

and Responsibilities

• Write programming scripts to code the election, enhance functionality, and/or performance of company applications as necessary.
• Collaborate with developers, programmers, and designers in conceptualizing and development of new software programs and applications.
• Analyze and assess existing business systems and procedures.
• Analyze data and create reports for miscellaneous departments.
• Participate in election period activities including nightly reporting during both Early Voting and Election Day, plus other scheduled activities occurring outside of a normal work schedule.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Three (3) years building production-quality software solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one (1) server-side language and one front-end framework.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work under stress and without direct supervision.
• Interpret laws, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with software development technologies including NodeJS, .NET/C#, JavaScript, and MSSQL (queries, views, stored procedures, functions).
• Ability to learn new tools, frameworks, and processes quickly.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills; research solutions and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Strong sense of accountability; manage priorities, meet deadlines, deliver accurate, reliable work under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ask questions and collaborate when clarification is needed.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences

• Project examples strongly preferred.
• Experience with Dev Ops, File Maker, or Oracle a plus.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

Regular Full-time. Monday – Friday | 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. May be subject to include holidays and weekends as needed. Position requires flexibility to work extended hours during election periods and other peak workloads. Due to fixed deadlines, tasks may need to be completed outside standard business hours.

Salary

• $42.00 Hourly
• Based on 26 Pay Periods
• Plus, benefits

Location

15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Hybrid office environment (discretionary, as initiatives permit). This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, filling cabinets. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits:
  Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Wellness Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service), Eleven (11) County-observed holidays, One (1) floating holiday per year, Paid Parental Leave*, Sick Leave.
• Retirement Savings Benefit: 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• For Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
  Professional learning & development opportunities, Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan), Flexible work schedule*, METRO Ride Sponsor Program
  * etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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