Application Developer II

Application Developer II (C#, .NET, SQL, Web & Mobile Development) City of Columbia, Missouri Full‑Time | $66,144 - $81,390 Annually + Outstanding Benefits | Information Technology Department Posting Number: 4244P Department: Information Technology Division: Application Development Job Code: 07922 FLSA Status: Exempt Union Affiliation: Unrepresented Pay Grade: 110 Position Available: 1 Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Work Location: On‑site in Columbia, Missouri (This is not a remote position.) Develop Technology That Makes a Difference Every Day The City of Columbia is seeking an experienced Application Developer to join our Information Technology team and help build, maintain, and improve the technology systems that support essential City services. This is an outstanding opportunity for a software developer who enjoys solving complex business challenges, collaborating with stakeholders, and developing applications that directly improve services for thousands of residents. Unlike many private‑sector development positions, your work won't support advertising clicks or quarterly sales goals. Instead, you'll create technology solutions that improve public safety, utilities, finance, customer service, parks, public works, and numerous other services that make Columbia a great place to live and work. Why Join the City of Columbia? Competitive annual salary from $66,144 to $81,390 based on experience and qualifications. Outstanding employee benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Missouri public retirement benefits Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave Life insurance options Employee Assistance Program Professional development and continuing education opportunities Stable full‑time employment with excellent work‑life balance Opportunity to build technology that serves an entire community What You’ll Do Design, develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise software applications, mobile applications, websites, and system integrations. Develop custom software solutions that improve City operations and customer service. Support and maintain business‑critical software applications used across multiple City departments. Analyze business requirements and work directly with departments to design practical technology solutions. Develop system integrations and automation to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes. Identify software enhancements, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and implement improvements. Review applications for security, accessibility, and compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Create reports, dashboards, and business intelligence tools. Develop technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and user training materials. Provide technical guidance and training for City staff. Collaborate with software vendors and technology partners to resolve issues and improve system performance. Technologies You’ll Work With C# PHP SQL Server MySQL PowerShell JavaScript jQuery JSON XML CSS WordPress Android SDK Apple Xcode Visual Studio Visual Studio Code SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Crystal Reports Microsoft Power BI Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field. Three to five years of professional software development experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. No professional certifications are required. We’re Looking For Someone Who… Enjoys solving challenging technical problems. Has experience developing business applications and software solutions. Communicates effectively with both technical and non‑technical users. Can translate business needs into reliable software solutions. Values collaboration and continuous learning. Enjoys improving systems and finding opportunities to automate processes. Has experience supporting enterprise software applications. Can work independently while contributing to a collaborative development team. Why This Position Is Different This isn’t just another software development job. Every application you build helps deliver essential services to more than 130,000 Columbia residents. You’ll have the opportunity to develop software supporting public safety, utilities, finance, community development, parks and recreation, public works, and numerous other City operations while enjoying the stability and benefits of municipal employment. Additional Information Applicants must successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background investigation. This position requires occasional after‑hours support for emergency technology issues. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Columbia is a merit‑based, affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and participates in the federal E‑Verify work authorization program. Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Salary/Compensation: $66,144 - $81,390 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr