Programmer II - 10th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch • Olathe, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for technical work in the development, maintenance, troubleshooting and implementation of court technology solutions, including a new centralized case management system. Work involves designing screens, forms, reports; writing and modifying program specifications for new systems and system changes; designing and preparing test data for proper testing of computer programs; developing system and program documentation for new systems prior to implementation; installation and maintenance of systems; the study of more detailed systems requirements; troubleshooting hardware and software issues; researching and implementing solutions; working closely with vendors on third party software; and assisting users with court technology as needed. Work is performed independently within established guidelines and is reviewed by technical supervisors and/or stakeholders for adequacy and correctness.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science or business information systems with major course work in project management, or a related field, plus four years of experience performing duties like those described above.
• Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Required experience includes a working knowledge of database structures, modeling, and elements; the ability to analyze data for accuracy; a working knowledge of programming techniques; the ability to create and interpret logic flow charts and diagrammatic representations of workflow; and experience with troubleshooting technology issues.
• The successful candidate will also have good organizational and time management skills, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to interface with users and translate their needs, and a willingness to learn new technologies and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft O365
• SQL (or Oracle) databases, forms, querying, and reports
• SharePoint
• XML
• APIs
• Excel
• Access databases
• Common programming languages such as: Visual Basic, C, C #, Java, etc
• CSV files
• UNIX
• Web page design (CSS, HTML, JavaScript, ADA Compliance)
• Teams and Zoom video conferencing

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design, coding, and associated programming tasks required to produce reports, automate processes, or to maintain information files.
• Research technology solutions for issue resolution, continuous improvement, and process efficiency.
• Work with Office of Judicial Administration, external stakeholders and outside vendors as required.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain select court software.
• Inventory, setup and maintain select court equipment.
• Document issues, resolutions, and procedures.
• Maintain integrity of court data.
• Provide Tier 1 and 2 Help Desk support for court staff during emergencies or overflow.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of courtroom audio and video technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level