Information Technology Programmer (Topeka)

Candidates will be disqualified if the following criteria are not met :

• Employment Type : No C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or C2H (Contract-to-Hire) arrangements. W2 contract only. No referral fees will be entertained.
• Work Authorization : Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.
• Local in Topeka, KS or 1 hour drive to Topeka (Auto Decline if not local to Topeka or Kansas)
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable applications using Python and PHP.
• Utilize REST APIs.

Position Summary :

The KCC is seeking a senior application developer to be part of its Information Technology team. The developer will take a lead role in the support, maintenance, development and enhancement of internally developed applications. The primary focus will be supporting and modernizing the custom applications around a standardized development tool set. This position is responsible for staying current with industry trends and methodologies to support and upgrade systems and applications as necessary. The senior application developer is expected to have extensive experience in Python, PHP, REST APIs, and Agile / Waterfall / hybrid development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application development and a passion for creating high-quality applications.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable applications using Python and PHP.

Utilize REST APIs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless development processes.

Utilize version control software / code management and deployment for secure application life cycle controls.

Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure optimal performance.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Assist users with application functionality and troubleshooting of issues. Develop corrective action plans and present them to be approved for scheduled development.

Design, develop, test and deploy applications, from layout to function and according to project specifications.

Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities :

Ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate in a business environment. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with agency supervisors and colleagues, business associates, and state officials. Possess independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

Minimum of 3 years of experience.

Manage and utilize resources available to complete projects.

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand functional and non-functional requirements.

Proven experience as an application developer.

Experience with Salesforce or similar enterprise software.

Demonstrated proficiency in Python and PHP.

Strong knowledge of REST APIs and their implementation and usage.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of system design and development principles, project management methodologies, and data management principles.

Familiarity with Joomla.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This position requires a minimum of a bachelors degree in computer science or related discipline that includes computer programming and systems analysis. Relevant work experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working in a state agency.

Experience with additional programming languages and frameworks, including but not limited to Python, procedural PHP, object-oriented PHP, and .NET.

Familiarity with Oracle APEX.

Familiarity with Oracle and SQL.

Knowledge of cloud services and deployment.

Strong communication and leadership skills.

Secure development lifecycle.