About this opportunity
City of Glendale, AZ lists this Software Engineer opportunity in glendale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The City of Glendale's Innovation & Technology department focuses on the del ivery and operations of vital IT infrastructure, computer support, IT governance, project management, as well as support and maintenance of enterprise applications, data analytics, GIS services, and cybersecurity.
The Software Engineer is responsible for analyzing the needs of our customers and designs, develops, tests, installs, and integrates software systems to meet business needs.
Job duties consist of configuring and customizing both on-premise and SaaS applications. Recommending software upgrades to existing systems and presenting newly available options that may better meet the needs of the City. Responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of systems and troubleshooting any issues that surface.
This position is:
FLSA Exempt, and will be paid a salary regardless of hours hours worked per week.
A Grade 415 with an annual salary between $97,902.00 - $146,853.00.
The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:
2026 - 2027 Benefits Guide
City of Glendale’s Benefits Page
Regular status positions the following:
10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
Vacation leave accrues at: 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)
Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year)
* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period
The current contribution rate is 11.98%
The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world-class sporting event at StateFarm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.
Writes high-quality code that satisfies customer needs.
Creates systems by designing, developing, and installing software solutions.
Maintains and improves existing codebases and peer reviews code changes.
Applies Agile Methodologies to application development.
Follows full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Creates fault-tolerant programming and thorough Quality Control processes.
Writes test scripts for both existing and developed code to ensure compatibility and stability.
Integrates multiple systems utilizing different communication protocols and gateways. Develops or consumes APIs as necessary.
Deploys and manages systems in both on premise and cloud hosted environments.
Enhances applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations, designing, developing, and implementing systems.
Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
Plans and implements systems automation as required for better efficiency.
Evaluates systems and provides technical direction.
Collaborates with other professionals to ensure high quality deliverables within organization guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Develops and maintains documentation for supported applications, processes, and developed code.
Complies with project plans and industry standards.
Participates in change control process. Completes change requests. Coordinates work withCity departments and within the Innovation & Technology department.
Provided on-call support during non-business hours.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field and three years of experience in development, design, implementation, and application support including three years of software development experience in .NET Framework and other programming languages.
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Please note, the City of Glendale does not sponsor any employment-based immigrant visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Knowledge of:
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Agile methodology
Industry best practices and emerging technology trends
Algorithms and data structures
Oracle Cloud Platform/Solutions
Relational databases and SQL
Skill in:
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as .NET Framework, Python, and JavaScript
DevOps and Continuous Improvement/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Designing interactive applications
Implementing, maintaining, and supporting third party systems
Experienced in cloud application development platforms such as AWS, Azure, Salesforce, Oracle, Dockers, etc.
Ability to:
Work independently managing multiple assigned priorities and tasks maintaining project schedules and deliverables
Work effectively with users, technical personnel, and consultants to achieve stated objectives
Visualize processes and outcomes through analysis and reasoning
Troubleshoot software issues and debug a large codebase
Document requirements and specifications
Maintain skills through education
Conduct research, evaluate user needs and system capability, and design appropriate plans and programs
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Success Factor Classification Level - Professional/Supervisory
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Working Conditions:
Office setting and remote environments may include outdoor or mobile venues. Work areas may include, but not be limited to water treatment facilities, public safety facilities, arena and other remote locations.
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Worksite address
glendale, AZ, 85318, US
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