Engineer - Innovation & Development

The Engineer - Innovation & Development supports the technical leader and innovator, driving the creation of tailored software solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities of our business partners. This role is a key contributor to the development process Business Analysts and QA Testers to deliver high-quality applications. The Engineer will develop custom solutions using modern Microsoft technologies, with a primary focus on React for web applications, the Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI) for rapid application development and data visualization, and Microsoft Copilot for building intelligent departmental chatbots.

Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or business technology required.

Applicants who do not meet these education qualifications may be considered if they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicate potential for success in this role.

• Develops coding best practices, software architecture, and development methodologies. Design reviews and ensures the technical quality of the team''s output.
• Works with the Business Analyst to analyze requirements. Designs and architects end-to-end custom software solutions that are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
• Engages in hands-on coding to develop and enhance applications, including front-end interfaces using React, back-end services with .NET/C#, and database structures in SQL Server.
• Collaborates with Business Analysts, and Quality Assurance Testers to translate operational needs into functional solutions that meet business objectives and technical standards.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation for all custom-developed solutions. Provides ongoing support to end-users to ensure successful adoption.
• Provides technical support and configuration management for custom-developed solutions across the District, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Troubleshoots complex technical issues using systematic problem-solving approaches and coordinates vendor escalations when specialized expertise is required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support departmental goals and organizational objectives.
• Develops coding best practices, software architecture, and development methodologies. Design reviews and ensures the technical quality of the team''s output.
• Works with the Business Analyst to analyze requirements. Designs and architects end-to-end custom software solutions that are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
• Engages in hands-on coding to develop and enhance applications, including front-end interfaces using React, back-end services with .NET/C#, and database structures in SQL Server.
• Collaborates with Business Analysts, and Quality Assurance Testers to translate operational needs into functional solutions that meet business objectives and technical standards.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation for all custom-developed solutions. Provides ongoing support to end-users to ensure successful adoption.
• Provides technical support and configuration management for custom-developed solutions across the District, ensuring optimal performance and user satisfaction.
• Troubleshoots complex technical issues using systematic problem-solving approaches and coordinates vendor escalations when specialized expertise is required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned to support departmental goals and organizational objectives.