Systems Developer/Database Integrator - District Wide

Location: Nashua High South Technology Office

Reports to: Director of Technology

Work year: Full time, 12 months

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer science
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Adept at working in a team environment and designing creative solutions for information management
• Knowledge of SQL and data normalization
• Some knowledge of Java
• Specific knowledge of Microsoft Office and SQL Server; familiarity with X2 Aspen and Crystal Reports is desirable
• Ability to troubleshoot in a computer networked environment
• Desire and ability to learn, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to assist school district staff at all levels of customer support and collaborate with other members of the Technology Department
• Ability to plan and organize workload, work independently, and provide excellent customer support through effective communication and team attitude
• Ability to perform training sessions on technical issues as necessary
• Creativity and expertise in IT disciplines with strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to users, resolving system-related issues in person, via telephone, or from a remote location using the helpdesk system
• Develop existing or new functionality using vendor standards (e.g., Java and Aspen conventions)
• Work as part of a team to provide support and training (both one-on-one and classroom) for all applications in use by the District, including:
  • X2 Aspen Student Information System
  • Follett Destiny Library System
  • Kentico for school websites
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • A variety of other third-party and custom software applications
• Maximize the interoperability of all system applications within the district
• Maintain, design, analyze, and implement current and future database infrastructure(s)
• Act as a technical advisor to administration and outside software application developers
• Document system components and user instructions
• Collaborate with the Network Administrator (if necessary) on SQL Server issues