City of Houston · 18 hours ago
SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL-APPLICATIONS
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expCity of Houston is seeking a Senior IT Professional - Applications to develop, support, and modernize applications for the Houston Fire Department. This role involves application development, database management, and collaboration with IT leads to ensure operational stability and enhance application functionality.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and enhance Fire Applications to meet evolving business and operational needs
Ensure continuous availability and 24/7 uptime for mission-critical Fire Applications
Monitor daily operations of legacy applications to verify dependability and performance
Proactively identify and resolve system issues to maintain operational stability and improve application functionality
Lead efforts to modernize HFD legacy systems and integrate them with new technologies
Optimize application architecture for scalability, performance, and security
Implement upgrades and security patches to meet compliance standards
Design, maintain, and optimize SQL databases supporting Fire Applications
Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts for data extraction and transformation
Ensure database integrity, performance tuning, and adherence to security standards
Work closely with IT Leads, HFD leadership, and cross-functional teams to understand business needs
Design and deliver technical solutions aligned with organizational objectives
Maintain comprehensive documentation of application architecture, configurations, and troubleshooting processes
Develop interactive dashboards and reports by transforming raw data into actionable insights
Ensure data integrity and usability for operational and strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field
Usually has advanced technical certifications that demonstrate mastery of a specialized application
At least six (6) years of technology experience supporting applications
Advanced certifications and/or greater than six (6) years applicable experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the education requirement
Advanced software engineering skills with experience in application development, maintenance, and modernization
Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, APIs, and code management
Skilled proficiency in SQL and relational database management systems (RDBMS)
Experience integrating legacy systems with modern platforms and technologies
Solid understanding of security standards and compliance requirements
Preferred
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6
Company
City of Houston
The city also employs over 22,000 full-time staff to keep the city running.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
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Founder & CEO
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Chief Technology Officer
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