City of Scottsdale: Software Engineer – Scottsdale, AZ

A Software Engineer position with the City of Scottsdale offers an opportunity to build technology that directly supports the people and departments behind essential city services. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, this full-time role focuses on developing, implementing, and improving custom software applications while working closely with internal teams to turn operational needs into practical technology solutions.

For software developers with a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and at least two years of relevant experience, this position offers the chance to work across the full application development process. From designing user-friendly applications and efficient database models to troubleshooting existing systems and training users, the role combines technical problem-solving with meaningful collaboration across the organization.

Software engineer job description: Develop and implement application software systems for internal customer divisions. Support software applications developed by troubleshooting and enhancing them when appropriate.

Selection Process: Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
– Fingerprinting
– Criminal background screening for the past seven years

Essential Functions:

• Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with an assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:
  • Develops software using object-oriented principles and programming techniques.
  • Designs useful software applications that include good user interface design and follow City standards for development.
  • Works with internal customer divisions to understand their needs for automated systems, articulate various options, and recommend options to stakeholders.
  • Works with database team to design efficient database models.
  • Collaborates with departmental technical staff to train users on the use of custom software applications.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited institution and
• Two (2) years of experience in software development, system analysis or design, testing, and implementing software applications.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the city to provide job opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Job Title: Software Engineer
Salary: $63,606.40 – $82,496.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Location: Technology Center – 3629 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona
Department: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
FLSA: Exempt position, not eligible for overtime compensation.

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The Software Engineer role with the City of Scottsdale is a strong opportunity for developers who want to apply their technical skills in a stable public-sector environment. With an annual salary of $63,606.40 to $82,496.00, full-time employment, and responsibilities spanning software development, system design, database collaboration, testing, and application support, this position provides a solid foundation for continued growth in software engineering.