Developer Analyst I

Johnson County Kansas•Olathe, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government! 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. Johnson County Government is seeking a Developer I to join our JIMS development team. This entry-level role is ideal for a developer early in their career who is eager to learn and grow while supporting justice-related systems. Under the guidance of senior developers, you will assist with maintaining legacy systems and developing enhancements that support our Justice partners. The role focuses on Microsoft-based technologies, browser-based applications, and foundational integration work across multiple platforms and databases. This position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

0–2 years of professional software development experience (or equivalent internships/education)
Foundational experience or coursework in .NET technologies
Basic understanding of relational databases such as MS SQL
Exposure to Visual Basic and/or C# applications
Familiarity with APIs and application integrations
Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Introductory experience with web application development
Willingness to learn and take direction from senior developers
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Curiosity and interest in problem-solving and technology
Written communication skills, including basic documentation and summaries
Oral communication skills for one-on-one and small group discussions
Ability to ask questions, seek clarification, and accept feedback

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Rocket UniVerse (academic or professional)
Introductory familiarity with Unix or AIX environments
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
Basic awareness of IIS (Internet Information Services)
Foundational problem-solving and debugging skills
Ability to follow established development standards and processes
Comfortable working with guidance in both legacy and modern technologies
Growing ability to manage tasks independently while contributing to a team

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of applications on the Microsoft .NET platform
Support business-critical systems using Rocket UniVerse and MS SQL databases
Help develop and maintain browser-based applications
Perform maintenance and minor enhancements to legacy Visual Basic and C# (C-Sharp) codebases
Assist with developing and supporting APIs and basic application integrations
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues with guidance from senior staff
Collaborate with team members, analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions
Follow established best practices for coding, testing, documentation, and change management