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SUMMARY: The Integrated Systems Developer will build and support custom online applications that empower Georgia Cyber Academy staff and students. The developer will meet with stakeholders at GCA to understand problems that aren't met by enterprise systems, and will extend and build tools that enable faster problem-solving, automation, or data analysis by GCA team members.
The web developer will build full-stack tools that will be used within Georgia Cyber Academy and support deploying and troubleshooting in an agile environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
 

• Develop and design RESTful services and APIs
• Apply latest software design techniques and contribute to the technical design of new solutions
• Write object-oriented and maintainable code
• Consults with engineers, data analysts and other IT specialists to determine system specifications to meet the functional and performance requirements.
• Communicate concepts, recommendations, and solutions effectively with customers as well as management, verbally and in written format.
• Architects, designs, develops web applications and cloud solutions to meet customer/product requirements.
• Provide support and maintenance for existing software and/or web applications/products.
• Deliver quality results on time with minimal supervision

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Application Development/Support (70%)

• Create browser-based applications to support special projects at Georgia Cyber Academy(GCA)
• Develop intuitive interfaces to support effective data analysis and accurate data entry
• Create secure back-ends to retrieve and store relevant information
• Build and use integrations with existing Georgia Cyber Academy(GCA) and external tools
• Create and run automated tests

Application Support (20%)

• Work directly with users to determine new and improved features
• Support users encountering bugs or facing issues in applications
• Maintain backlog of upcoming updates and bugfixes
• Deploy changes to production code.

Information Systems Development (10%)

• Create and maintain documentation for applications, and help guides for end users.
• Support system administrators by writing and deploying automated scripts
• Advocate for best practices within Georgia Cyber Academy(GCA)'s Operations team
• Drive simplicity for our end-users (students, parents, staff), even when back-end data is complex

 
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Adaptability/Flexibility:  Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
• Integrity/Ethics:  Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, and conveys good news and bad.
• Teamwork:  Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes new-comers, and promotes a team atmosphere.
• Professionalism: Be professional at all times in communications, appearance, work product, and in representing Georgia Cyber Academy in a positive manner.

 
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Demonstrated expertise JavaScript, API, HTML, Node, React, MySQL proficiency
• Previous web development, programming required
• Object Oriented Analysis/Design & GUI development experience
• Proven ability to learn and self-teach new technical skills

 
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• desired Advanced Degree in Computer Science or related field of study
• GA PSC Teaching/Educational Certificate
• TKES/LKES credentialed
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required

 
OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Comfortable with client-side and server-side development.
• Experience implementing technology platforms.
• Demonstrate strong technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Desire to research and learn new technology skills and platforms
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate and communicate effectively within a team
• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms
• Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to deadlines
• Strong critical thinking, planning, and writing skills
• Excellent organization skills, including ability to incorporate methods and build systems that can be used across the district
• Great project management skills, with a passion for technology and learning
• Must be an advocate for virtual learning and believe in the mission of Georgia Cyber Academy
• Maintain a professional home office without distraction during 8-5 workday when working from home
• Consistent access to reliable high-speed internet
• Valid driver's license and availability of private transportation
• Ability to travel 20% of the time as required

 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with SQL and API-driven integrations is strongly preferred
• Three (3) years of experience working in a K-12 educational environment in the Technology Department or as technology support
• Three (3) years virtual educational environment experience
• Previous experience as a Learning Coach, Advisor, or Teacher at Georgia Cyber Academy
• Previous experience with online educational tools/curriculum/assessments

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is primarily a Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, 5 days/week, home-based position that may require traveling up to 20% of the time.
• During critical periods, in-office days may be required. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
• In-person attendance at professional development, training, conferences, job fairs, meetings, school events, marketing events, and testing sites will be required several times per year.
• Light lifting required.

 
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.  All employment is "at-will" as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the "at-will" nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.