Level 3 Software Developer/Integrator

• The primary responsibility of the Level 3 Software Developer / Integrator is to develop and maintain software and other activities related to instructional and information technology under the general direction of the ESUCC Chief Information Officer (CIO). Programs and activities include use of technology to improve staff productivity and student learning; use of technology to maintain data and meet reporting requirements; data integration, import and export with other related software systems used by Nebraska ESUs, school districts and the Nebraska Department of Education; repair and use of ESUCC electronic equipment, software, computers and peripherals; staff training to optimize technology use; troubleshoot and resolve project technology tickets, maintain ESUCC technology infrastructure.
• Work professionally, positively and cooperatively with the ESUCC software development team.
• Develop and maintain software projects using C# .NET, PHP, Laminas Framework, Python, and associated libraries and toolsets.
• Accept and meet input and specifications provided by ESUCC leadership, advisory teams, and user communities.
• Test software to identify and correct defects / bugs.
• Document and track software changes using Jira, git and related tools as determined by the ESUCC CIO.
• Follow all network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Resolve escalated help tickets.
• Provide Help desk overflow support during times of high need.
• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. The ESUCC uses VMWare, Linux, Windows server, and docker.
• Perform and monitor data backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain email and virus protection software.
• Operate and monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
• Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
• Monitor network, server and software performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
• Confer with users about how to solve existing system problems.
• Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading books and trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
• Provide professional development activities to promote effective use of available instructional/administrative technology resources.
• Assist professional staff in integrating the use of computers and related technologies into business operations.
• Assist staff experiencing difficulty with use of technology or having special needs related to technology.
• Participate in meetings with administrative and teacher teams concerning technology.
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the CEO or CEO's designee.
• Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the ESUCC's reputation or image in the community.
• Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the ESUCC, including the education of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and supervisors.
• Adhere to all ESUCC policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and ESU rules.
• Adhere to the staff handbook of the ESUCC.

Do you have experience in System development?, * Computer Science and/or Management Information Systems degree - Preferred

• 2 Year Experience in K-12 Educational Environment - Preferred
• Background in collaborative software development - Required

Reports To: ESUCC CEO or CEO Designee, * Regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job;

• The ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills; and
• The ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time, * Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance