Integration Developer

Position Description

The City of Tacoma’s Information Technology Department is seeking an Integration Developer with experience on the various process integration development for a permanent, full-time position with the SAP development team.

This individual will use various tools and techniques to build effective enterprise integration solutions that are critical to continued business success. In this position, you will work on various aspects of SOA, build and support SOAP, OData and REST-based services, and implement flat-file integrations and other types of data movement. The individual also should have experience in developing and supporting ABAP based programs in a S/4 HANA development environment.

At the City of Tacoma, we value unique talent, experience, and knowledge. Come join us and start the next steps on your journey with a city that is making a difference in the lives of its citizens.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement enterprise integrations using the appropriate integration model that result in scalable, flexible, and highly available solutions that perform well under high traffic.
• Secure the movement of sensitive information in a manner consistent with company policy and management expectations, including proper securing of data in motion.
• Control integration quality and develop ways to detect and correct anomalies.
• Work on Enterprise Interface Builder for both Inbound and Outbound integrations.
• Monitor integrations and properly alert colleagues and customers when processes fail or are experiencing degraded performance; build solutions that can and do recover gracefully from interruptions in connectivity.
• Support production applications and assist other project teams with their solution development.
• Experience coordinating interface design with multiple business analysts and business users.
• Establish and follow integration development standards
• Build and support ABAP programs.
  
  

This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 120. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Equivalent combination to: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or a related field with five years professional experience as a software developer or equivalent position. Has successfully worked in small to medium application development teams.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with working on SAP PI/PO/BTP platforms and experience with ABAP development language.

Desired certifications include: Archimate, ITIL

Knowledge & Skills

Teamwork

Is able to provide team leaders with good and practical information regarding the creation and maintenance of project plans. Ability to operate as part of a team organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through implementation.

Analysis

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.Use data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions.

Accountability

Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Can be relied upon to achieve results with little need for oversight and to meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Stay focused on tasks in spite of distractions and interruptions. Make the best use of available time and resources.

Communications Effectiveness

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms. Effective communication both verbal and in writing including the compilation of reports, presentations and records; and interacting respectfully and sensitively with individuals and groups to develop and maintain productive relationships and achieve results, with focus on communication within the department. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work well on cross-functional project teams and foster team commitment to tasks.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

ICMA City of YOUR Destiny video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your experience as they relate to the responsibilities of this position.

NOTE: Applications received without attaching the required resume and cover letter may not progress in the selection process.

• For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
  
  

Communication With The City Of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

Instructions For The Application

Applications will be accepted for this position until 5:00 pm Pacific Time on December 23, 2024. To be considered for this position, in addition to completing your application fully, please attach:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
  
  

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2024 5:00 PM Pacific