COURT APPLICATIONS AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Court Applications and Software Developer leads programming changes and provides front and back-end development for the Municipal Court’s applications and website.

Application Programming and Design

• Perform application and web development with continuous incremental improvements and releases.
• Integrate components with third-party systems.
• Analyze and design the Municipal Court’s information systems in relation to its business standards, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to new or existing operational and formatting industry standards.
• Regularly look for process improvements to code.
• Execute unit and system testing of new coding before implementation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any problems that occur with integrated components from third-party systems.

Project Management and Systems Analysis

• Conduct system and business analysis research.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations, establish deliverables, and set timelines about special information technology (IT) related projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders regarding special IT-related projects.
• Create technical documentation for reference and support.
• Stay apprised of evolving development trends, including programming languages, code management, database design and queries, and Agile project management.
• Provide backup assistance to the Business Systems Coordinators with network management, troubleshooting, and supporting end users with the Court's information systems.

Design Development

• Develop and design functional and technical specification documents for system modifications.
• Define programming changes required and translate those changes to the specific additions and modifications to the application, website, and database.
• Manage all stages of the system development lifecycle, including planning, design, deployment, maintenance, and evaluation.
• Provide oversight of the design, functional and technical specification processes, programming, and coordination of testing, implementation, and documentation of changes to all software and applications.
• Provide professional IT-related support and feedback to design development efforts directly to Municipal Court management.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Court Applications and Software Developer must be willing and able to:

• Work beyond standard business hours on occasion to meet departmental needs.
• Pass a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) background investigation and clearance check and maintain throughout employment.

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Four years of professional-level experience managing all stages of the system development lifecycle, reviewing or improving code, and/or interfacing with third-party systems.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

 NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process before extending any job offers.

• Experience with rapid application development on the Magic platform, Visual Studio, or other programming languages preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL and .Net and exposure to website content management systems (CMS) is preferred.

Technical

• Knowledge of programming languages and environments including C#, Java, HTML, CSS, .NET, SQL, and Magic.
• Skill in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software problems.
• Knowledge of programming standards, best practices, and code optimization.
• Ability to develop and run reports.
• Knowledge of web-based applications.
• Knowledge of Windows Servers and Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
• Ability to effectively consider all aspects of the User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI).
• Ability to read and interpret job-related technical documents, policies, and procedures.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Written communication skills to produce clear and concise documentation, reports, and correspondence.
• Verbal communication skills to share information and respond to questions.
• Training skills, including the ability to communicate technical information understandably to both technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to lead collaborative meetings.
• Ability to work independently and function as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, communicate efficiently, and seek solutions toward resolution.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when interacting with the public, elected officials, and employees of the City.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Professionalism

• Ability to analyze work in progress to correct errors and redirect efforts.
• Ability to understand Agile principles and adaptability to evolving requirements and priorities.
• Decision-making skills and sound judgment to aid in choosing appropriate courses of action.
• Organizational skills to plan and accomplish work, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Situational awareness and ability to perform work safely.
• Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential information, including the ability to safeguard all departmental digital assets.
• Honesty, integrity, and the ability to use City resources responsibly.

The current salary range (2MX) is $95,413-$112,137 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $98,275-$115,501 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval. 

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions, a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code 204

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.