Application Engineer

Cobb County Government - Marietta, GA

Full-time

Marietta, GA

About the position

The Application Engineer position within the Cobb County Information Technology Services department focuses on the development and support of C# web applications in an Azure App Services environment. The role requires proficiency in writing database-driven applications to support the Public Safety division, along with a strong understanding of various programming languages and technologies related to web application development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support C# web applications in an Azure App Services environment.
• Write database-driven web applications to support the Public Safety division.
• Demonstrate proficiency in essential functions and apply departmental policies and procedures.
• Identify user and public business needs related to information technology systems.
• Collect information from users and identify alternative business solutions.
• Develop programs and applications to address identified needs and define system requirements.
• Prepare graphic and narrative representations of solutions and determine hardware/software requirements.
• Perform cost-benefit, feasibility, and impact analysis; prepare testing plans and program specifications.
• Design, develop, modify, implement, and maintain systems, software, and infrastructure.
• Write code for new applications and ensure compliance with design and coding standards.
• Support complex applications with multiple web, application, and database servers.
• Maintain awareness of new applications and technologies; attend relevant conferences and training sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience in applications analysis, development, configuration, and support.
• Experience with troubleshooting principles and methodologies.
• Experience in developing training and technical documentation for end users.
• Strong knowledge of the .NET framework and SQL.
• Experience with Windows Services and Restful Web Services.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing and maintaining web applications using ASP.NET MVC framework.
• Experience using Microsoft's App Services platform for Azure applications.
• Experience with data analytic tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or QLIK.
• Possession of IT Infrastructure Library certification.