Computer Programmer Analyst III

Hiring Range: $76,229.66 to $102,111.10

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

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:

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.

Examples of Duties:

• 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.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#) and development frameworks (e.g., .NET, Spring Boot). Proficiency with database technologies such as SQL, Oracle, and MongoDB, including schema design and optimization. Strong understanding of cybersecurity protocols,

compliance standards, and secure development practices. Ability to analyze workflows and provide innovative and efficient solutions. Excellent communication and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four Year College Degree; Five years experience developing Web sites, systems, and applications using object-oriented environments (J2EE, ASP.Net, etc.), client-side browser programming in JavaScript, relational databases, SOA/web services (both consumer and provider roles), certificates and public key encryption; 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; good oral and written communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in a related field. Five years of experience in web and database development. Familiarity with Internet protocols (e.g., HTTP, TLS, DNS). Certifications such as Microsoft Azure or AWS Solutions Architect. Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to emerging technologies.