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Posted On: January 25, 2008

Company: Boston Public Schools

Job Title: Application Developer, Office of Instructional and Information Technology

Description:

The Application Developer, under the supervision of the MyBPS Director, will work with the Application Development & Integration Team to provide technical leadership and support in the areas of analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of new and existing web based applications.

The Application Developers primary function is to scope, design, build, and implement integrated applications to include and not be limited to online applications, dynamic database-driven applications, SQL-based reporting solutions, and other Web-enabled applications. The Application Developer is expected to quickly become proficient with the skills and toolsets in use at the Office of Instructional and Information Technology (OIIT). This position requires strong problem solving skills, web development skills, and solid verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Consult with end users to investigate and determine problems, design proposed solutions, and define specifications and code applications.
Conduct performance analysis of new and/or upgraded systems.
Design, develop, test and maintain application systems.
Develop and maintain documentation for BPS application systems.
Develop web-enabled applications as they relate to improving the existing web infrastructure and integration to new system.
Create dynamic reporting solutions using the business intelligence toolset and MS SQL Reporting Services.
Collaborate with developers on new technologies to improve development environment.
Assist with client requests (regardless of how varied they may be).
May be required to assist with SQL/DTS requests; reporting services, and build user interfaces to SQL stored procedures.

Required Skills:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience in application development

Experience:

3+ years demonstrated proficiency in existing or similar technologies in a large public sector organization.
Demonstrated expertise with VB.Net, SQL Programming, and Reporting Services.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, collaborate and work effectively within a team environment.

Additional Information:

The salary will be determined per the candidate's qualifications and experience. The BPS strives to pay its employees a salary that is equitable to salaries paid for comparable jobs in and for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

It also strives to ensure that salary is equitable to other employees with the same qualifications and performance within the BPS.

This will be a 'managerial' position. More information about BPS Managerial Conditions of Employment can be found here.

Contact Information:

Deirdre Siegert
MyBPS Director
Boston Public Schools
Office of Instructional & Information Technology (OIIT)
26 Court Street
Boston, MA 02108-2505
617-635-6754 (p)
617-635-9176 (f)