Software Development Analyst - G126 Information Technology

Software Development Analyst - G126 Information Technology

Salary

$59,494.53 Annually

Location

Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

2026-00000398

Department

Information Technology

Division

Information Technology

Opening Date

07/12/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position designs, develops, and maintains intranet, website, and web-based applications and ensures software solutions are implemented in an efficient manner and the satisfaction of users by providing exceptional application technical support, researching issues, and problem-solving.

• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the company's application portfolio, development tools, and development procedures.
• Maintains existing applications to include creating reports, system modifications, and troubleshooting system problems.
• Consult with users to evaluate new or modified applications to determine feasibility, cost, time required, compatibility with current systems and processes, and system capabilities.
• Assists other developers and programmers with application design and troubleshooting.
• Review manuals, periodicals, technical reports, and other resources to learn ways to develop applications that meet user needs to streamline government processes.
• Trains users to use new applications; provides technical assistance for application questions or problems.
• Produces technical documentation that accurately and thoroughly depicts the software design and code base to sufficiently assist QA testing and production support activities.
• Researches resources and methods (e.g. journals, literature, vendor information, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining current working knowledge of new and emerging technologies as well as district/state/federal rules, regulations, and policies for the purpose of architecting, delivering and maintaining a reliable and stable technology infrastructure appropriate to support the core mission of the city.
• Performs adequate unit testing of own and other developers' application development work.
• Provides updates to appropriate leadership on work in progress, work completed, and work planned, and issues potentially impacting the on-time completion or quality level of work.
• May be required to participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
• Serves as a member of cross-unit project teams for the purpose of implementing city and departmental initiatives.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of GIS technology and its applications.
• Knowledge of computer trends and new technology.
• Knowledge of database platform SQL Server or Oracle or Microsoft SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Personal Computer file systems and typing skills.
• Knowledge across several browsers including Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox.
• Knowledge of computer trends and new technology.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill using Microsoft Office.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field is required. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

For Website Development- Obtain Microsoft Technical Associate (MTA) Developer Track certification (or replacement cert.) within 36 months of hire, Obtain Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD): SharePoint Applications (or replacement web development cert. path) within 60 months of hire, or possess any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the equivalent work.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing or walking. The employee may occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, or distinguish between shades of color. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
• Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing - for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
• Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
• Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
• Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
• Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
• Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Drivers Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

01

Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorates Degree

02

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of work experience do you have as a Software Analyzing experience do you have?

• None
• 0 - 1 years
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

04

Describe your experience developing or maintaining web-based applications, including the languages, frameworks, and database platforms (SQL Server, etc.) you've worked with.

05

Tell us about a time you had to troubleshoot a production issue in an application you didn't originally build. How did you approach it and what was the outcome?

06

This role involves consulting directly with end users to scope new or modified applications. Describe your experience gathering requirements from non-technical users and translating them into a working solution.

07

This position requires producing technical documentation for QA and production support. Describe your approach to documenting your code or application design so others can understand and maintain it.

Required Question

Employer Columbus Consolidated Government

Address City Hall

1111 1st Avenue

Columbus, Georgia, 31901

Phone 706-225-4059

Website http://www.columbusga.gov/HR