Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Systems Advisor 2 - Principal Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and building the implementation of enterprise-level software and hardware solutions. This role involves analyzing business requirements, providing operational leadership, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop technical solutions that align with our current offerings and framework.

Metro Information Technology Services (ITS) is the central IT provider for the 60 departments and agencies of the Metro Government with a mission to lead the delivery of exceptional technology, service, and solutions. ITS staff members deliver 33 separate service lines to our partners within Metro Government. These services support the delivery of services to Nashvilles residents and visitors. In addition to Metros generous healthcare and pension benefits, ITS fosters a positive work/life balance through policies including remote work and flexible scheduling options.

• Your resume must be attached to the application in order to be considered***
  
  

Typical Duties

• Design and development of enterprise-level software and hardware solutions.
• Knowledge with Microsofts low code Power Platform suite, specifically Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Analyze and build business requirements to assist in the development of technical solutions and align with current offerings and/or framework.
• Provide operational leadership and guidance to other developer during project execution.
• Evaluate existing systems to propose improvements and enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements and work closely with developers to translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide and build technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, design documents, and project plans.
• Conduct code reviews of developers before work moves to production.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with proposed solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, including architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and operational procedures.
• Possess a strong understanding of APIs and API Management.
• Develop based off technical requirement using key tools such as Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Orchestrator, OpenText Orchestrator and additional development tools.
• Develop using key languages such as JSON, .NET and other coding languages per the proposed solutions needs.
• Create and manage project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for key Metro projects.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would prepare the incumbent to perform the duties of the position at the appropriate level. Employees would typically have thorough five (5) years of experience in systems development, low code development, database management, API and API Management, Project Management and technical documentation and system architecture.

• Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education (1:1 Ratio)***
  
  

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience as a Principal Developer.
• Experience developing enterprise level projects.
• Experience with Low Code development tools (Microsofts low code Power Platform suite, specifically Power Automate and Power Apps).
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• No diploma
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
  
  

02

If you have a degree, please indicate your major field of study below. If no degree, type "N/A".

03

How many years of experience in systems development, low code development, database management, API and API Management, Project Management and technical documentation and system architecture do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7 - 8 years
• 9 years or more
  
  

04

Describe your experience in systems development, low code development, database management, API and API Management, Project Management and technical documentation and system architecture. If none, type "N/A".

05

Do you have experience as a Principal Developer?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Briefly describe your experience as a Principal Developer. If none, type N/A.

07

Do you have experience developing enterprise level projects?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Briefly describe your experience developing enterprise level projects. If none, type N/A.

09

Do you have experience with Low Code development tools (Microsofts low code Power Platform suite, specifically Power Automate and Power Apps)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Describe your experience with Low Code development tools (Microsoft's low code Power Platform suite, specifically Power Automate and Power Apps). If none, type N/A.

• Required Question