IT Software Developer III (Power Platform and Access Support)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently 1 opening for IT Software Developer III located at Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. The Information Technology Software Developer III (Power Platform and Access Support) will serve as a technical specialist responsible for developing, administering, and supporting enterprise business applications. This role requires expertise in modern software development frameworks, cloud technologies, database programming and artificial intelligence development and integration. This position requires a strong skill set including Microsoft Access, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Low-code development across Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI Service/Report Builder, Power Automate, Dataverse), and relational database programming. Technologies may include .NET framework, object-oriented programming language C# (or VB.NET), Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven development in Microsoft Foundry or Copilot, and GitHub Copilot.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience.
Degree in a related field is defined as: Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related
Relevant Experience is defined as: experience with enterprise business application development and support with proficiency in Microsoft Access, Microsoft .NET framework, object-oriented programming language C#, Microsoft Power Platform and relational database programming.
Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Access
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Low-code development across Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI Service/Report Builder, Power Automate, Dataverse)
Relational database programming
.NET framework
Object-oriented programming language C# (or VB.NET)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven development in Microsoft Foundry or Copilot
GitHub Copilot

Responsibilities

Design, develop, deploy, maintain, and support of business applications using Microsoft Access and Visual Basic applications.
Develop and support web applications using Microsoft Power Platform such as Power App and Power Automate.
Modernize and convert legacy Microsoft Access applications to modern web application using Microsoft Power Platform, Foundry or Copilot, and .NET.
Design, develop, and publish reports using Power BI and data solutions to support business and operational needs.
Design, develop, and publish workflows to support business and operational needs.
Develop and maintain relational database components, including views, stored procedures, PL/SQL packages, functions, and complex SQL queries that support business applications.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
On-site fitness center
Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
Public transportation reimbursement