2025-132

POSITION:             Information Technology Developer

DEPARTMENT:      Information Technology

REPORTS TO:       Chief of Information Technology

SALARY:               Unit II Salary Schedule (Twelve Month)

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:   Provides support to the Director of Information Technology specifically in support of web based and online initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant should possess the following skills, knowledge and abilities in order to meet the minimum requirements for the position:

• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL Database Development, Design, and Architecture
• Knowledge of web based programming tools such as ColdFusion, PHP, Java, Node.js, or any .NET programming language, and at least 1 MVC framework. Knowledge of ColdFusion, Node.js, and/or React is a plus.
• Knowledge of AJAX, JSON, XML, Web Services, OOP, JavaScript
• Knowledge to integrate databases with web based tools to provide full online data collection and reporting for internal use and external customers
• Expert knowledge of applications programming on database management systems including performance and security issues
• Knowledge of computer equipment and ability to develop complex software to satisfy design objectives
• Thorough knowledge of programming methods and techniques to include SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and code versioning (SVN or Git)
• Demonstrates ability to work independently or under only general direction
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline. Minimum of five years experience is required, of which three years must be specialized
• Work experience demonstrating technical proficiency may be substituted for education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation of custom code applications, in accordance with functional specifications for new, or maintenance of existing, processes
• Responsible for analytical work in the design and maintenance of relational database systems
• Analyze information needs based on interviews with targeted users, determine feasibility of data processing requests, design systems to satisfy user needs, design data models to satisfy user needs, install relational database operating systems, optimize and configure relational database operating systems, develop proficient and safe database and code backup procedures, program and fully test new systems and modifications to existing systems, be able to provide performance solutions for the database, provide knowledge and expertise about application systems and programming techniques as related to relational databases, quickly assimilate and interpret unfamiliar program codes, file formats, and system designs
• Review and maintain / provide corrections and updates to existing programming systems when requested
• Assist with all aspects of the project development for new applications and major modifications and implementation of new systems
• Provide quality assurance and testing for own and other programmer created development tasks
• Provide documentation for program development and end-user training as requested
• Maintain current knowledge of programming languages and computer design techniques by attending seminars, reading and subscribing to technical journals, and utilizing Internet resources such as blogs and online user groups.
• Monitors existing systems for data validation and integrity checks
• Provide reports and data analyses as requested
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, engineering, or other related scientific or technical discipline or equivalent work experience in Microsoft SQL Server environment
• 3 to 5 yrs. experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and higher and MySQL
• Proficiency with developing complex database queries, triggers, views, and stored procedures and at mapping external sources of data, system conversions, and mapping and/or extracting internal files to send to outside clients according to their specifications
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Require very little supervision

PERFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIEINCE:

• Knowledge of school and government administration
• Experience with High Availability database systems
• Prior responsibility for application systems
• Experience in the integration and conversion of multi-platform systems
• Expert knowledge of ColdFusion programming
• Strong JavaScript skillset with knowledge of Node.js and React.
• Clear planning and organizational skills in order to meet established schedules
• Ability to work independently or with little guidance
• Willing to work flexible schedule

PROCEDURES FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:

Applications must be submitted using the ACPS web based application system. Current employees must create an internal account by following the directions listed on the ACPS website located at http://acpsmd.org and navigating to the Job Opportunities tab which will lead to the link to create an account and apply.

Applications must be completed no later than 11:59 p.m., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025.

Posting Date: September 15, 2025

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Mr. Jeff Blank, Director of Information Technology, at 301-759-2070.

In accordance with state law, anyone hired who will have contact with our school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation.

The Board of Education of Allegany County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion or disability in matters affecting employment or the provision of service, programs or activities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

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