Applications Engineer

Position: Applications Engineer 2
Salary Range7,706.

Job Summary With a fabulous waterfront, vibrant downtown, great parks, neighborhoods and public spaces, a commitment to smart growth, excellent service delivery and community engagement, Vancouver, Washington is all grown up, and we need excellent talent to keep us going (and growing) strong!

We’re currently recruiting for an Applications Engineer 2. The primary responsibilities for the job are to support major citywide systems, including financial, human capital management, utility billing, parking, and other key SaaS applications through the development and maintenance of City software applications, SaaS system configurations, reports, and interfaces. The position requires the ability to create and update source code, scripts, and formulas used within the City’s core platforms.

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.

Open until filled. First review - October 23, 2026.At this time, this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after the completion of onboarding. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington;

the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to paying our employees fairly, equitably, and competitively. City salaries are structured so that the midpoint of the salary range approximates the amount typically paid for the job in this geographic area. Candidates with experience supporting their ability to come in and hit the ground running may receive a starting salary around the midpoint of the listed salary range.

Actual salary at offer is influenced by a host of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and internal equity. The higher end of the listed pay range indicates the salary growth potential of the position.

Job Details

Essential Functions:

Provide technical support, troubleshooting, testing, upgrades, and custom development for enterprise solutions including billing, assets management, permitting, work management, GIS, and other business applications for end users.

Collaborate directly with end users to define requirements, develop application specifications, and create test plans and implement Saas-based solutions meeting end user needs.

Participate in architectural design sessions with a high degree of innovation and creativity.

Develop automation and tools to enhance system scalability and streamline deployment. Conduct research on emerging tools and services to solve business challenges and recommend innovative features for system improvement.

Utilize Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Source Safe following City standards and best practices for source code management. Create documentation of requirements, system design, and source code.

Cross train with other developers on supporting applications and interfaces.

Assist with managing SQL Server databases and environment.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications Experience and Education Three (3) years as an Application Engineer, Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role supporting Saas applications utilizing SSRS, SSIS, ASP.NET, VB for applications, XML, TOAD, Cognos, Visual Studio, Postman.

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills Proficient skills in SQL Server, , Visual Studio, Postman, and Microsoft Suite of Office Products including Excel.

Experience using TOAD or similar language…