Applications Engineer 2

Salary Range

7,706.00 - 11,560.00

Job Summary

With a fabulous waterfront, vibrant downtown, great parks, neighborhoods and public spaces, a commitment to smart growth, excellent service delivery and community engagement, Vancouver, Washington is all grown up, and we need excellent talent to keep us going (and growing) strong!

We’re currently recruiting for an Applications Engineer 2. The primary responsibilities for the job are to support major citywide systems, including financial, human capital management, utility billing, parking, and other key SaaS applications through the development and maintenance of City software applications, SaaS system configurations, reports, and interfaces. The position requires the ability to create and update source code, scripts, and formulas used within the City’s core platforms.

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.

Open until filled. First review - October 23, 2026.

At this time, this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule after the completion of onboarding. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to paying our employees fairly, equitably, and competitively. City salaries are structured so that the midpoint of the salary range approximates the amount typically paid for the job in this geographic area. Candidates with experience supporting their ability to come in and hit the ground running may receive a starting salary around the midpoint of the listed salary range. Actual salary at offer is influenced by a host of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and internal equity. The higher end of the listed pay range indicates the salary growth potential of the position.

Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, testing, upgrades, and custom development for enterprise solutions including billing, assets management, permitting, work management, GIS, and other business applications for end users.
• Collaborate directly with end users to define requirements, develop application specifications, and create test plans and implement Saas-based solutions meeting end user needs.
• Participate in architectural design sessions with a high degree of innovation and creativity.
• Develop automation and tools to enhance system scalability and streamline deployment. Conduct research on emerging tools and services to solve business challenges and recommend innovative features for system improvement.
• Utilize Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Source Safe following City standards and best practices for source code management. Create documentation of requirements, system design, and source code.
• Cross train with other developers on supporting applications and interfaces.
• Assist with managing SQL Server databases and environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Three (3) years as an Application Engineer, Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role supporting Saas applications utilizing SSRS, SSIS, ASP.NET, VB for applications, XML, TOAD, Cognos, Visual Studio, Postman.
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Proficient skills in SQL Server, VB.NET, Visual Studio, Postman, and Microsoft Suite of Office Products including Excel.
• Experience using TOAD or similar language editing tool

Knowledge

• SSRS Reports – Create and modify existing reports. Work with users to develop and document requirements for new reports. Create and modify SQL Server stored procedures called in the datasets.
• SSIS – Create and modify existing packages that transfer data between the various city systems.
• VB.NET – Create and modify existing formulas within IPS application. Formulas drive workflows within applications. Provide support for custom apps.
• T-SQL – Create and modify packages, stored procedures, views, functions, triggers in SQL Server environments. Ability to optimize scripts; and troubleshoot code.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern software architecture.
• Microsoft Power Platform products: Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate among others
• Visual Studio – General familiarity and experience with the IDE and common VS project types.
• TFS or Source Safe – Knowledge of versioning and ability to adhere to internal processes.
• Developer tools or languages: SSRS, SSIS, ASP.NET, VB for applications, XML, TOAD, Cognos, Visual Studio, Postman.
• Principles and practices of project management.
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• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software.

Abilities

• Ability to understand business processes and requirements to provide technical solutions meeting user needs. Quickly troubleshoot and problem solve as issues that arise through an end user/helpdesk call.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles.
• Always provide a high level of customer service.
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check and a basic criminal background check.

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!

Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email hrfront1@cityofvancouver.us

Job Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

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The City of Vancouver looks for people who are passionate about service and want to be part of the City's ambition to become a more exceptional community. We value employees who are adaptable, innovative, collaborative and hold themselves to the highest standard of integrity and excellence in the spirit of public service.

Our greatest assets are the more than 950 people who make the City of Vancouver work every day. Whether architects or engineers, lawyers or accountants, police officers or firefighters, journeymen or apprentices, our employees work every day to make Vancouver a more safe, welcoming, vibrant and prosperous city. The services we provide touch every resident and business in the city. If you are looking for a challenging career where you can make a difference every day, the City may be the place for you. City departments span a wide range of specialties, from public works, parks, administration and human resources to communications, public safety, information technology, finance, economic development and law. The size and scope of our organization means that the opportunities we offer are as diverse as the people that work here. Beyond the City’s competitive salaries, our benefits and work environment support and encourage a healthy, balanced lifestyle and ongoing development and learning opportunities.

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