Application Engineer

Job Title

This position will provide on-site application support to the Tax Assessor and Tax Commissioner's offices, with a focus on Tax Assessor processes and procedures.

Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, some after-hours as needed. This is not a full-time remote/work from home position. After six months of employment, work from home will be considered three days per week. A written SQL exam will be part of the interview process.

The purpose of this classification is to apply significant technical knowledge and analytical skills necessary to design, develop and implement information systems and infrastructure solutions in complex problem areas.

Essential Functions

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Identifies user and public business needs as they pertain to information technology systems; collects information from users; identifies alternative business solutions; develops programs and applications to address needs; defines input and output system requirements; prepares graphic and narrative representations of solutions; determines hardware/software requirements; performs cost-benefit, feasibility, and impact analysis; prepares testing plans and prepares program specifications.

Designs, develops, modifies, implements and maintains systems, software and infrastructure; writes code for new applications; ensures compliance with department design and coding standards; writes and modifies software using a variety of programming languages for mainframe and/or personal computers; designs user friendly interfaces and logic screen flow.

Performs post-implementation assessment and maintenance; runs tests and debugs software; consults with other application engineers and other information technology staff regarding the development of test plans and test criteria; creates and maintains procedures for production and test environments; analyzes production and test environments for problems; provides resolutions to issues and corrects programming or infrastructure configuration errors; communicates software test results with users; maintains data integrity and prepares program and infrastructure documentation according to department standards.

Plans and coordinates projects as the project manager and/or works with other project managers; may manage work groups or assist the project manager in managing work groups; may lead or coach others in program techniques and technology solutions; assigns developers to projects and monitors progress reports; determines cost estimates and target dates; prepares project progress reports and provides employee evaluation input to project managers on developer performance.

Supports complex applications with multiple web, application and database servers and complex data and communications networks; experience in SQL, SQL development, database reporting tools and developing database queries; knowledge of source control concepts and change management procedures.

Maintains an awareness of new applications, technologies, technical manuals and websites to increase knowledge of network operations and attends conferences, workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Administers networks and develops network architecture according to communication and routing protocols; controls network access and security and diagnoses, monitors and analyzes network utilizing appropriate tools.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Management Information Systems or related field, supplemented by four years experience in applications analysis, development, configuration, and support; experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques; experience in developing training and technical documentation for end users; additional years of experience in programming and application support functions may substitute for a portion of the required education; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Experience with SQL, preferably Oracle and PL/SQL, and at least one scripting language (Powershell, Python, VisualBasic, etc.).

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.