Database/Software Developer

Tacoma Community College•Tacoma WA 98466, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, the Database/Software Developer performs advanced hands-on work in software development, database development, application design, system support, and optimization of business applications and the database systems that support them. The role combines application and API development, SQL Server administration and development, reporting, data integration, and performance tuning. The position supports secure, scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications and database environments, and provides advanced technical support for related systems. This is a full-time professional position contracted on an annual basis at Tacoma Community College in Tacoma, Washington. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; occasional evening, night, and weekend availability is required as needed. The summer schedule may vary to four 10-hour days, and flexibility is required to meet departmental needs. The finalist must undergo a criminal background check and provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Tacoma Community College does not sponsor H-1B visas. The position offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package for the employee and dependents, life and long-term disability insurance, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced employee tuition, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and four years of professional experience designing, developing, supporting, and optimizing business applications and SQL Server database environments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration, SQL Server 2016 and higher.
Demonstrated proficiency in T-SQL programming.
Extensive experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
Extensive experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills, including the ability to handle critical incidents and deliver timely resolutions with minimal supervision.
Ability to participate as a team member, contribute to shared goals, and foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Ability to establish and maintain professional, collegial, and cooperative relationships with students, employees, vendors, and external partners.
Ability to provide responsive, respectful, customer-focused technical support and communicate complex technical concepts to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information, with adherence to security, privacy, and ethical standards.
Accountability, follow-through, and commitment to producing quality work and taking responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
Commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace and to collaboration across departments.
Ability to support departmental and college strategic initiatives through innovation, continuous process improvement, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with C#/.NET, JavaScript, and Python.
Experience with PowerShell automation and scripting.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.
Experience with Power BI.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain database standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain business applications, web applications, APIs, and system integrations.
Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into secure, scalable, and maintainable software and database solutions.
Develop, enhance, and support application features using approved development tools, frameworks, coding standards, and best practices.
Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server databases, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and queries.
Administer, monitor, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure availability, performance, reliability, and security.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex web application, database, integration, reporting, and performance issues.
Perform query optimization, index tuning, execution plan analysis, and database performance monitoring.
Manage database backups, restores, migrations, upgrades, patching, and recovery processes.
Implement and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups.
Develop and maintain data integrations, ETL processes, and automated jobs using tools such as SSIS, SQL Agent, PowerShell, or related technologies.
Create, maintain, and support reports, dashboards, and data extracts using SSRS or other reporting tools.
Support application and database security, including user access, roles, permissions, data protection, and compliance with institutional standards.
Collaborate with IT teams, business users, vendors, and stakeholders to identify needs, resolve issues, and improve system functionality.
Participate in system planning, testing, deployment, change management, and production support activities.
Create and maintain system diagrams and support materials, as well as technical documentation, database standards, and procedures.
Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies, tools, and process improvements to enhance application and database services.
Provide advanced technical support and respond to incidents, service requests, and system outages as needed.
Follow software development lifecycle practices, source control procedures, testing standards, and IT security requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.