Solution Developer

Solution Developer

The City of Oxnard's Information Technology Department is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Solution Developer to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for helping to integrate vendor applications and automating workflows across the city's various applications and services, ensuring smooth data exchange between systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and third-party vendors to build scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

The role is essential in bridging gaps between vendor solutions, legacy systems, and a mixture of on-prem and cloud-based services to improve operational efficiency across public safety, utilities, and administrative departments. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have strong development experience, an automation-first mindset, and the ability to work with vendors to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient data exchanges.

CLASSIFICATION/PAYROLL

TITLE:

Business Systems Analyst

PLEASE NOTE:

The Information Technology Department supports public safety personnel including the Police Department. Therefore, as part of the selection process, applicants will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph exam.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm. Depending on the area of assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. This position may be required to be available for additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field.

The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

• Provide input and analysis to the IT team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Design, implement, and/or maintain scalable and secure IT solutions.
• Optimize IT systems and operations to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Participate in technical evaluations, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses for IT initiatives and investments.
• Adhere to IT policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance and security best practices.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely resolutions to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, engineers, and project managers to integrate systems and improve overall IT efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements to recommend and implement innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to initiatives to enhance security and efficiency while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Participate in software upgrades and technology integrations ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience comparable in a related field.
• Proficiency in full-stack development using Python, SQL, PHP, Java script or similar technologies.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g. Python, Power Shell, Bash) and understanding of unit testing and deployment strategies.
• Solid understanding of on-premise application and database server architecture (e.g., Windows/Linux, SQL Server/MySQL) and the ability to define technical specifications for new infrastructure builds.
• Familiarity with ETL tools and data transformation (Apache, SSIS, or other), relational databases (MSSQL, PostgresQL, or other RDBMS), and data validation concepts.
• Solid understanding of business analysis methodologies, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

LICENSING/

CERTIFICATIONS:

• None required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

• Local government or public sector experience especially public safety (police and fire).
• Experience with building custom interfaces using frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js).
• Proficiency in AI-Assisted Development and…