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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Web & SQL Developer - **Company:** City of Philadelphia - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $87,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Access, ASP.NET, C (Programming Language), HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Active Directory, Applications Architecture, Client Server Models, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, System Configuration, Data Warehousing, Database Development, High-Level Architecture, IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition, Oracle SQL Developer, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, Wide Area Networks, Web Applications, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Macros, HR Software, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language, Tools for Reporting, Web Architecture, Software Library - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef8ec2eed2a0743f ## About the Role * Completion of a Bachelor's Degree program at an accredited college or university that includes major course work in computer sciences, management information systems or a related field * 2-3 years of experience with Human Resources Systems including configurations, customizations - Preferably with Web/SQL development and interfacing with HR systems * 2-3 years of programming experience with HTML, ASP JavaScript,, XML, MS Access, SQL, PL/SQL or similar products * 2-3 years of experience with HR based reporting tools or Data Warehouse knowledge such as EiS, Report Writer, Cognos, OBIEE, similar transaction based / data warehousing and reporting tools * Working with a team in a knowledge sharing environment ## Description The Office of Human Resources (OHR) IT unit is responsible for supporting OHR's mission of collaborating with client departments to deliver quality customer service. This position will be a member of a small team that supports existing and evolving applications using HTML, ASP, XML, SQL, MS Access, Excel, and various Reporting tools. Applications are both web applications and client server deployed. Support for off-the-shelf software is also required, as well as the development of new applications., * Participate as a team member to support and facilitate the use of applications in the department which includes understanding Human Resources operations * Work closely with the project team members to develop quality documentation and test plans * Develop or maintain efficient HR Websites, queries, scripts, macros, views and other methods requests * Demonstrated ability to learn new software and/or technologies and determine appropriate uses based on user requirements * Develop and optimize complex HR reporting needs using Web based methodologies, existing EiS and/or OBIEE reporting tools, and/or MS/Oracle SQL reporting tools in multiple database environments * Work well with Office of Human Resources (OHR), Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) resources and other departments on inter-departmental tasks and projects * Gather user requirements and develop applications, Web based, and otherwise * Help coordinate the implementation of short- and long-term projects, objectives, policies and procedures for the production and maintenance of all application development related issues * Follow SDLC methodology including requirements gathering, solution architecture, coding, and testing * Review code and high-level designs by other team members to ensure that strategic objectives and business needs are met * Proactively identify application inefficiencies and propose solutions * Identify, create, and maintain development frameworks and code libraries * Create prototypes and functional specifications for application development projects * Work closely with the team members and QA analysts to develop quality assurance documentation and test plans * Work closely with production support and help desk staff to develop operating documentation. * Make suggestions on creating technical standards for specific applications and the City as a whole Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Apply application development standards and best practices * Understand application and network architecture * Reliably deliver work of the highest standards on time * Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists * Interpret a variety of instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and communicate them effectively * Include documentation both external to, and internal to, applications * Document code or processes written by other programmers or vendors * Diagnose and communicate software & hardware issues, suggest fixes, as appropriate to vendors * Upgrade or repurpose existing applications & equipment * Demonstrate exemplary communication skills with management, administrative and technical staff Working Knowledge of: * HTML, ASP, XML, C-Sharp, JavaScript, PHP, CSS * PeopleAdmin, Testing Software i.e. Sigma, Scantron * Client Server architecture & Web architecture, including Web services * SQL, stored procedures and efficient use of SQL query language, and scheduled jobs. * Microsoft tools, VB, MS Access coding a plus * Network Administration, Active Directory, Desktop Services, Hardware & Software configurations * LAN / WAN support knowledge ## Related Videos - [HR & Tech: Why can't we be friends?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1493-hr-tech-why-can-t-we-be-friends) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [#Wanted and #Misunderstood: Decoding the Divide Between Developers and HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1224-wanted-and-misunderstood-decoding-the-divide-between-developers-and-hr) - [Modularity: Let's dig deeper](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1200-modularity-let-s-dig-deeper) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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