Programmer Analyst-Principal

Principal System Integration Engineer (Enterprise Systems), Python The Principal System Integration Engineer is a key technical contributor on the JUSTIS development team, responsible for building and maintaining the APIs, integration services, and backend components that power the JUSTIS Data Exchange Hub. This role focuses on developing secure, reliable, and scalable system-to-system integrations that allow partner agencies to exchange criminal justice data in compliance with privacy, security and access regulations. Essential Duties Application & Integration Development Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services that support real‑time criminal justice data exchange. Build reusable, testable server‑side components using Python and Java to support system integrations. Implement and maintain secure integration patterns using REST, JSON and event‑driven approaches; maintain working knowledge of SOAP and XML as required. Develop and maintain database structures, including tables, views and PL/SQL procedures, primarily using Oracle (12c/19c). System Integration & Operational Support Support integration services across development, testing and production environments for 24x7, mission‑critical systems. Collaborate with architects, analysts and partner agencies to design integration solutions that meet operational needs and long‑term sustainability goals. Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration, performance and data‑quality issues in production and pre‑production environments. Monitor and support system reliability, availability and performance in coordination with technical leadership. DevOps, Quality & Release Management Implement and support CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent, reliable and auditable deployments. Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to development standards, security requirements and maintainability. Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to support software quality and system stability. Support release planning, deployment activities and post‑release validation. Security, Compliance & Data Stewardship Design and implement solutions that comply with CJIS and other criminal justice security and privacy requirements. Apply secure coding practices and support audits, reviews and compliance activities as required. Ensure appropriate logging, access controls and monitoring are implemented across integration components. Work collaboratively as part of a cross‑functional development team supporting the JUSTIS platform. Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Contribute to technical documentation, system diagrams and operational support materials. Support teammates and share knowledge to strengthen the overall capability of the JUSTIS team. Appointment Type Temporary Exempt (TEX) Full‑time position excluded from the competitive civil service examination process; service at discretion of the appointing officer. Anticipated duration 36 months. Work Location Department of Technology, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, SanFrancisco, CA94103. Incumbent may be required to work at other sites throughout the City and County of SanFrancisco as necessary. Nature of Work Full‑time. Hybrid work schedule: minimum two days onsite per week in compliance with city policies. May require lifting, pushing, pulling and/or carrying computer equipment. May require hand/eye coordination for data entry. VDT exposure anticipated. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in computer science or closely related field (or equivalent credits: at least 60 semester or 90 quarter credits, with minimum 20 semester or 30 quarter credits in computer science). Five (5) years of experience in applications or software programming or development. Experience may be substituted for required degree on a year‑for‑year basis up to two (2) years. Desirable Qualifications At least 8 years of experience developing and supporting enterprise‑scale applications or system integrations. Strong experience designing, developing and maintaining APIs and integration services in production environments. Expertise with Python and object‑oriented languages such as Java, C#, or C++. Advanced experience with relational databases, Oracle, PL/SQL and complex SQL development. Experience with event‑driven or message‑based integration patterns and middleware technologies. Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git) and modern DevOps practices. Strong unit testing, debugging and performance‑tuning skills. Experience working in highly regulated environments involving sensitive or protected data. Familiarity with criminal justice, public safety or government data‑sharing systems. Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high‑availability, high‑stakes operational environments. Strong collaboration skills and willingness to support and mentor team members. Experience leveraging AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field. EEO Statement We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr