Programmer Analyst III

Job Description

Johnson County Government is seeking an experienced Developer III to join our JIMS development team. This senior-level role is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting complex applications and integrations that serve our Justice partners. Developer III functions as a technical leader—driving solution architecture, modernizing legacy systems, mentoring team members, and ensuring high‑quality delivery across multiple platforms and technologies.

This position is currently eligible to work in a hybrid work environment with both onsite and remote work. Residency within the Kansas City-Overland Park-Kansas City, MO-KS Combined Statistical Area, which generally includes the Kansas counties of Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Miami, and Linn, and the Missouri counties of Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, and Ray, is required.

• Architect, design, develop, and maintain complex applications on the Microsoft .NET platform
• Serve as a technical lead for system enhancements, modernization initiatives, and project planning
• Provide advanced support for Uni Verse (Rocket) and MS SQL databases, including performance optimization
• Lead development of browser-based applications and modern web interfaces
• Oversee and participate in maintenance, refactoring, and replacement strategy for legacy Visual Basic and C# codebases
• Design, implement, and govern APIs and system integrations across internal and external platforms
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues; provide root cause analysis and long‑term solutions
• Collaborate closely with analysts, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to define and deliver technical solutions
• Establish and enforce best practices for coding standards, testing, version control and documentation
• Mentor and coach Developer I and II team members
• Contribute to system roadmap development and technology modernization strategies

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience
• Advanced experience with Microsoft .NET technologies (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core)
• Strong understanding of relational databases such as MS SQL, including stored procedures and performance tuning
• Deep experience developing and consuming APIs (REST, SOAP, JSON, XML)
• Strong background in system integration and middleware concepts
• Proficiency with web application development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern frameworks preferred)
• Experience maintaining, refactoring, or migrating legacy Visual Basic and C# applications
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex application and integration issues
• Experience delivering solutions in a structured SDLC environment
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence design decisions, and guide development teams

Soft Skills Required

• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Curiosity, initiative, and ownership of technical challenges and long-term solutions
• Effective written communication skills for documentation, proposals, and technical specifications
• Strong verbal communication and facilitation skills, including presenting to stakeholders
• Ability to drive consensus, gather requirements, and lead technical decision-making processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Uni Verse (Rocket) at an advanced level
• Understanding of Unix AIX environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Experience with COTS systems and large-scale application ecosystems
• Working knowledge of IIS administration and web application hosting
• Experience with Dev Ops practices (CI/CD, automated testing, pipelines)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

• Advanced problem-solving and debugging skills
• Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration and leadership
• Strong architectural thinking and ability to evaluate technology choices
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Comfortable working across a wide spectrum of technologies, including legacy platforms and modern frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.