County of Riverside
IT Applications Developer III
County of Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
The County of Riverside’s Information Technology Department has an opportunity for an IT Applications Developer III who will be assigned to the Enterprise Applications Bureau in Riverside.The selected candidate will design, configure, and maintain Drupal CMS environments within Amazon Web Services (AWS), including testing, upgrading, and troubleshooting web applications and systems. This role is pivotal in developing low code/no code solutions using platforms like PowerApps, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Drupal CMS. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with customers and stakeholders to translate user requirements into technical specifications and provide technical leadership to junior team members.Minimum Requirements:
Competitive candidates should have experience with Drupal development and AWS, with a strong focus on serverless CMS development. Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms, particularly PowerApps, is essential. Proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, CSS, and database management is also required. Experience with WordPress and other major content management systems is highly valued, along with knowledge of additional cloud providers such as Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean.
Responsibilities:Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather and interpret user requirements and translate them into technical specifications for low code/no code solutions using platforms like PowerApps, AWS, Drupal and others.Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members, assisting in task delegation and knowledge sharing, especially in low code development environments.Act as the subject matter expert on Drupal CMS and AWS cloud technologies to support system upgrades, policies, and integrations; liaise with external vendors for product solutions and troubleshooting.Design, configure, and maintain Drupal CMS environments within AWS, including testing, upgrading, and troubleshooting web applications and systems.Manage version control and coordinate change management processes for Drupal applications; lead design reviews, implement new processes, and ensure smooth system upgrades.Conduct system analysis to assess the compatibility of low code/no code solutions within the existing architecture; evaluate business process improvements and technological innovations.Build and maintain business applications using Drupal CMS and other no-code platforms; ensure seamless data integration and transfer across applications hosted on AWS.Develop, test, and modify reports and queries based on end-user requirements; ensure accuracy and efficiency in data handling and customization.Troubleshoot system issues in AWS or Drupal CMS environments and recommend and implement solutions.Document technical specifications, workflows, process maps, and user manuals to facilitate smooth application handovers and end-user training.Ensure the highest level of performance and scalability for applications hosted in AWS by performing regular testing and maintenance.Maintain industry quality standards for business applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to best practices.Education:
Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment. (IT job-related experience may substitute for education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year.)
Experience:
Four years of successful journey level IT experience in application and software development. One year of which included either lead duties or technically advanced IT job-related work.
(One year of experience as an IT Applications Developer II will satisfy the one year of lead or technically advanced experience requirement.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing, configuring, and maintaining Drupal CMS environments within Amazon Web Services (AWS), including testing, upgrading, and troubleshooting web applications and systems. Project specification development; application design; writing and modifying user documentation; data modeling techniques. Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms, particularly PowerApps, is essential. Experience with WordPress and other major content management systems is highly valued, along with knowledge of additional cloud providers such as Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean.
Knowledge of:
JavaScript, PHP, CSS, and database management; the principles, methods, and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Applications Developer series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices, applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; the principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval.
Ability to:
Work with other cloud providers such as Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean. Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Required IT-Related Skills:
Writing code and scripts; writing process descriptions; prepare flow process diagrams and other design graphics; application of industry and corporate standards and conventions; installation, testing, and migration process and techniques; quality and version control processes; writing and modifying technical documentation; using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.Other Requirements:A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department is required for this position within the Riverside County Information Technology Department.Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required for this position.
County Of Riverside Benefits:
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This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the RCIT Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Edgar Chavez at edgarchavez@rivco.org.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Competitive candidates should have experience with Drupal development and AWS, with a strong focus on serverless CMS development. Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms, particularly PowerApps, is essential. Proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, CSS, and database management is also required. Experience with WordPress and other major content management systems is highly valued, along with knowledge of additional cloud providers such as Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean.
Responsibilities:Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather and interpret user requirements and translate them into technical specifications for low code/no code solutions using platforms like PowerApps, AWS, Drupal and others.Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members, assisting in task delegation and knowledge sharing, especially in low code development environments.Act as the subject matter expert on Drupal CMS and AWS cloud technologies to support system upgrades, policies, and integrations; liaise with external vendors for product solutions and troubleshooting.Design, configure, and maintain Drupal CMS environments within AWS, including testing, upgrading, and troubleshooting web applications and systems.Manage version control and coordinate change management processes for Drupal applications; lead design reviews, implement new processes, and ensure smooth system upgrades.Conduct system analysis to assess the compatibility of low code/no code solutions within the existing architecture; evaluate business process improvements and technological innovations.Build and maintain business applications using Drupal CMS and other no-code platforms; ensure seamless data integration and transfer across applications hosted on AWS.Develop, test, and modify reports and queries based on end-user requirements; ensure accuracy and efficiency in data handling and customization.Troubleshoot system issues in AWS or Drupal CMS environments and recommend and implement solutions.Document technical specifications, workflows, process maps, and user manuals to facilitate smooth application handovers and end-user training.Ensure the highest level of performance and scalability for applications hosted in AWS by performing regular testing and maintenance.Maintain industry quality standards for business applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to best practices.Education:
Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment. (IT job-related experience may substitute for education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year.)
Experience:
Four years of successful journey level IT experience in application and software development. One year of which included either lead duties or technically advanced IT job-related work.
(One year of experience as an IT Applications Developer II will satisfy the one year of lead or technically advanced experience requirement.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing, configuring, and maintaining Drupal CMS environments within Amazon Web Services (AWS), including testing, upgrading, and troubleshooting web applications and systems. Project specification development; application design; writing and modifying user documentation; data modeling techniques. Familiarity with low-code/no-code platforms, particularly PowerApps, is essential. Experience with WordPress and other major content management systems is highly valued, along with knowledge of additional cloud providers such as Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean.
Knowledge of:
JavaScript, PHP, CSS, and database management; the principles, methods, and techniques used in the course of work for the IT Applications Developer series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices, applications and systems; principles of organization and administration; the principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval.
Ability to:
Work with other cloud providers such as Azure, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean. Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
Required IT-Related Skills:
Writing code and scripts; writing process descriptions; prepare flow process diagrams and other design graphics; application of industry and corporate standards and conventions; installation, testing, and migration process and techniques; quality and version control processes; writing and modifying technical documentation; using Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.Other Requirements:A successful Security Clearance conducted by the Sheriffs' Department is required for this position within the Riverside County Information Technology Department.Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required for this position.
County Of Riverside Benefits:
Click Here
to learn more about reasons to work for the County of Riverside!
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the RCIT Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Edgar Chavez at edgarchavez@rivco.org.#J-18808-Ljbffr