Computer Programmer Analyst III

Virginia Department of Social Services • Alexandria, VA

16h

About The Position

The City of Alexandria is bordered by Washington D.C. and the Potomac River,
Arlington and Fairfax counties, and Maryland. The small city has a cosmopolitan
feel with 150,000 people living within its 15.75 square miles. At the Department
of Community and Human Services, we provide essential safety net services to
help city residents enjoy a sense of well-being, safety and self-sufficiency.
Our behavioral health programs provide compassionate services that support
self-determination and recovery. The beauty of our diverse and resilient people
and our commitment to race and social equity, coupled with a historic district
dating to 1749, charming waterfront, vibrant arts community and unique places
for foodies and shopping, make the City of Alexandria a uniquely wonderful place
to live, work and play. We invite all qualified candidates to learn more and
apply for our Computer Programmer Analyst III position.

General Statement of Duties:

Computer Programmer represents the full performance level in the occupational
group for Computer Programmers. Employees are responsible for analyzing and
developing computer programs and testing and debugging computer programs. They
maintain the use and control of software, ensuring that the central processing
unit and peripheral equipment are responding to the program’s instructions.

The Computer Programmer Analyst III plays a key role in overseeing a team of IT
professionals engaged in complex enterprise programming and systems analysis
initiatives. This position focuses on driving innovative solutions through
advanced systems analysis, detailed technical specification development, and the
design, integration, and maintenance of enterprise applications and database
systems. Core responsibilities include programming, coding, debugging,
documenting systems, analyzing user requirements, and crafting adaptive
solutions aligned with organizational objectives.

Beyond programming expertise, the role demands proficiency in hardware and
software systems critical to network communications and device connectivity,
including servers and their integration into enterprise operations. The employee
ensures the effective lifecycle management of these systems and applications,
fostering seamless connectivity across the organization. Guided by the Division
Chief of Information Technology Services, this position emphasizes
collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the IT
division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information system/technology, math, business or a related field supplemented with experience in computer programming OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Working knowledge of programming languages.
• Skill in operating a computer.
• Demonstrated ability to write program documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Extensive experience in developing Web sites, systems, and applications using object-oriented environments (J2EE, ASP.Net, etc.), client-side browser programming in JavaScript, relational databases, SOAP/web services (both consumer and provider roles), certificates and public key encryption.
• Some experience developing system specifications, leading teams of developers, auditing applications, source code, and system configurations.
• Proven ability to translate the desires of non-technical business users into robust solutions, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Salesforce Administrator or Developer certification strongly preferred.
• Some experience and familiarity with Internet protocols (e.g., HTTP, TLS, DNS), data governance practices, and hands-on experience with ETL/ELT processes and pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Mulesoft, SSIS).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with stakeholders and management to gather requirements, analyze user needs, and develop effective solutions for database application projects.
• Designs and develops Windows and web-based applications, ensuring user-friendly interfaces for efficient data entry and insightful reporting.
• Prototypes applications and maintains continuous communication with users to align development with expectations.
• Manages large-scale database systems, including schema design, performance optimization, and implementation of failover and recovery plans.
• Streamlines data tracking, reporting dashboard creation, and HR-related processes.
• Prepares detailed system and user documentation and trains users to maximize application capabilities.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to modernize legacy infrastructure within an agile framework.
• Maintains server environments by performing routine upgrades, implementing security patches, and ensuring high availability and reliability of systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees