City and County of Denver
Senior Accela Developer
City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
About Our Job
Who We Are
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
The Technology Services Department (TS) of the City and County of Denver use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to deliver and improve the systems, applications, and operations to our customers. Technology Services supports the people, agencies, and ideas that make the City and County of Denver a world-class city. The city offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse business and technology environment on a large scale as we employ more than 13,000 people, of which 9,000+ are daily technology consumers in support of a diverse population over 700,000 Denverites.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/year, based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement plan132 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocation
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
What You'll Do
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accela Developer with deep technical expertise and proven leadership abilities to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of the Accela platform and excel at building and maintaining enterprise-level solutions in a fast-paced environment. This individual will thrive in a collaborative setting, ensuring the successful delivery of Accela implementations, upgrades, and customizations that align with business goals.
The Senior Accela Developer will be responsible for the following:
Collaborates with end users and IT teams to assess needs, identify problems, and design innovative Accela solutions. This includes developing project plans and enhancing existing software applications, operating systems, and databases.Monitors and optimizes system performance, ensuring high availability, load balancing, and satisfactory response times across enterprise applications.Analyzes business workflows and processes to recommend improvements, design automation functions, and create comprehensive test scripts and scenarios.Writes, modifies, and tests Accela platform features, including creating technical documentation and designing integrations across various platforms.Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop recommendations, ensure compliance with IT protocols, and implement best practices for systems customizations.Researches vendor products and modules for enhancements, bug fixes, and upgrades, and works with vendors to resolve systems and applications issues with delivered functionality.Conducts impact analyses for proposed customizations, assessing the feasibility and implications of changes on existing systems.Leads efforts to adopt cloud strategies, identifying opportunities to migrate applications and services to cloud environments.Assists with security protocols, managing security authorizations in test environments, and addressing access needs.Develops and contributes to policies and procedures related to Accela systems governance.Leads studies and develops proposals for new or modified systems, including cost estimates and project timelines.Performs other related duties as assigned.What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:
Extensive Accela Expertise
4+ years of experience in Accela development, including hands-on work with Accela Automation, Citizen Access, and the Accela Civic Platform.Deep understanding of Accela workflows, scripting (JavaScript), and APIs for integrations and custom solutions.Proven Track Record in Accela Configuration & Customization
Strong experience in configuring Accela modules (e.g., Permitting, Licensing, Code Enforcement) and customizing the platform to meet complex business requirements.Ability to design and implement advanced system customizations, including form modifications, business rules, and data management.Technical Expertise in Scripting and API Development
Expertise in writing and optimizing complex Accela scripts using JavaScript.Proven experience in building and maintaining APIs for integrating Accela with third-party applications and systems (e.g., GIS, ERP systems, payment gateways).Strong Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Skills
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within the Accela platform, including system performance optimization, bug fixes, and technical support.Data Management and Migration Experience
Experience with data migration and synchronization between legacy systems and Accela, ensuring data integrity and seamless transition during implementations or upgrades.Leadership & Collaboration
Experience leading development teams and mentoring other developers on Accela best practices, design, and coding standards.Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and IT teams, to deliver solutions that meet business needs.Project Management Skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timelines and budgets.Experience participating in large-scale Accela implementations and system upgrades.Local government experience
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, especially within the public sector, and experience ensuring that Accela systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations.Additional Desired Skills:
Knowledge of databases management within Accela systems.Familiarity with Accela Civic Cloud solutions and emerging Accela technologies.Experience working in Agile development environments.Accela Certification(s) preferred.Who You Are:
You are a problem solver who can think critically and deliver solutions that drive business value.You have strong leadership qualities and enjoy mentoring others.You are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing your own work as well as team deliverables.You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working on challenging technical projects.You're passionate about delivering exceptional solutions using Accela's tools and technologies.Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related field.Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional level experience developing, modifying, and implementing operating systems, business applications, enterprise architecture design, and maintaining databases and servers.Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirementsMust obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) clearance within the probationary period.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until October 14th. Please submit your application as soon as possible.About Everything Else
Job ProfileCI1452 IT Developer SeniorTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position TypeUnlimited
Position Salary Range$96,275.00 - $158,854.00
Starting Pay$100,000.00 - $120,000.00/year, based on education and experience
AgencyTechnology Services
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Who We Are
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
The Technology Services Department (TS) of the City and County of Denver use state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to deliver and improve the systems, applications, and operations to our customers. Technology Services supports the people, agencies, and ideas that make the City and County of Denver a world-class city. The city offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse business and technology environment on a large scale as we employ more than 13,000 people, of which 9,000+ are daily technology consumers in support of a diverse population over 700,000 Denverites.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00/year, based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement plan132 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateLocation
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
What You'll Do
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accela Developer with deep technical expertise and proven leadership abilities to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of the Accela platform and excel at building and maintaining enterprise-level solutions in a fast-paced environment. This individual will thrive in a collaborative setting, ensuring the successful delivery of Accela implementations, upgrades, and customizations that align with business goals.
The Senior Accela Developer will be responsible for the following:
Collaborates with end users and IT teams to assess needs, identify problems, and design innovative Accela solutions. This includes developing project plans and enhancing existing software applications, operating systems, and databases.Monitors and optimizes system performance, ensuring high availability, load balancing, and satisfactory response times across enterprise applications.Analyzes business workflows and processes to recommend improvements, design automation functions, and create comprehensive test scripts and scenarios.Writes, modifies, and tests Accela platform features, including creating technical documentation and designing integrations across various platforms.Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop recommendations, ensure compliance with IT protocols, and implement best practices for systems customizations.Researches vendor products and modules for enhancements, bug fixes, and upgrades, and works with vendors to resolve systems and applications issues with delivered functionality.Conducts impact analyses for proposed customizations, assessing the feasibility and implications of changes on existing systems.Leads efforts to adopt cloud strategies, identifying opportunities to migrate applications and services to cloud environments.Assists with security protocols, managing security authorizations in test environments, and addressing access needs.Develops and contributes to policies and procedures related to Accela systems governance.Leads studies and develops proposals for new or modified systems, including cost estimates and project timelines.Performs other related duties as assigned.What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:
Extensive Accela Expertise
4+ years of experience in Accela development, including hands-on work with Accela Automation, Citizen Access, and the Accela Civic Platform.Deep understanding of Accela workflows, scripting (JavaScript), and APIs for integrations and custom solutions.Proven Track Record in Accela Configuration & Customization
Strong experience in configuring Accela modules (e.g., Permitting, Licensing, Code Enforcement) and customizing the platform to meet complex business requirements.Ability to design and implement advanced system customizations, including form modifications, business rules, and data management.Technical Expertise in Scripting and API Development
Expertise in writing and optimizing complex Accela scripts using JavaScript.Proven experience in building and maintaining APIs for integrating Accela with third-party applications and systems (e.g., GIS, ERP systems, payment gateways).Strong Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Skills
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within the Accela platform, including system performance optimization, bug fixes, and technical support.Data Management and Migration Experience
Experience with data migration and synchronization between legacy systems and Accela, ensuring data integrity and seamless transition during implementations or upgrades.Leadership & Collaboration
Experience leading development teams and mentoring other developers on Accela best practices, design, and coding standards.Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and IT teams, to deliver solutions that meet business needs.Project Management Skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timelines and budgets.Experience participating in large-scale Accela implementations and system upgrades.Local government experience
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, especially within the public sector, and experience ensuring that Accela systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations.Additional Desired Skills:
Knowledge of databases management within Accela systems.Familiarity with Accela Civic Cloud solutions and emerging Accela technologies.Experience working in Agile development environments.Accela Certification(s) preferred.Who You Are:
You are a problem solver who can think critically and deliver solutions that drive business value.You have strong leadership qualities and enjoy mentoring others.You are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing your own work as well as team deliverables.You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy working on challenging technical projects.You're passionate about delivering exceptional solutions using Accela's tools and technologies.Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics or a related field.Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional level experience developing, modifying, and implementing operating systems, business applications, enterprise architecture design, and maintaining databases and servers.Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirementsMust obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) clearance within the probationary period.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until October 14th. Please submit your application as soon as possible.About Everything Else
Job ProfileCI1452 IT Developer SeniorTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position TypeUnlimited
Position Salary Range$96,275.00 - $158,854.00
Starting Pay$100,000.00 - $120,000.00/year, based on education and experience
AgencyTechnology Services
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.