Under the direction of the Director, the SIS Technical Lead will provide technical lead support for SchoolMAX Student Information System, integration of SIS with multiple external information systems, Maryland state and federal reporting and student related custom application development.  The work involves moderate to full-range tasks as assigned by the Director in the analysis, design/development and testing of applications and customizations across related functional areas and the development of conversion and system implementation plans that ensures software, developed and deployed to the production environment, adheres to specified requirements, satisfies end-user needs and expectations, and meets the objectives of Prince George’s County Public Schools.

Leads a team of developers working with the various SIS modules (Enrollments, Attendance, Grade, scheduling…etc.), as well as state and federal reporting;

Analyzes and documents the Student Information System (SIS) system design and overall solution in a highly complex, tightly integrated SIS environment;

Prepares technical design documents for solution, new modifications, reports and extensions for SIS;

Coordinates with other departments to ensure proper strategic planning, resource allocation, and effective use of developers;

Maintains and supports the existing customizations/extensions and changes to the production environment;

Performs development work (actual coding) for more complex requirements and is the technical lead for all upgrades;

Assumes responsibility for new business requirements and implements future SIS enhancements to meet the business needs;

Troubleshoots existing system problems and support end-users; and

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Strong Experience with Oracle databases, SQL, PL/SQL scripts, procedures, data import/export and Reporting;

Experience in software development full life cycle with Oracle technologies, such as APEX, ESB and Web service;

Solid understanding of WSDL, XML, XSD, XSL and other integration standards;

Hands on experience with Java, J2EE, and web applications, JMS, Oracle AQ;

Understanding of application authentication and authorization using Active Directory/ LDAP;

Experience with SQL Developer, TOAD, JDeveloper;

Knowledge of Oracle Data Warehouse and/or data warehouse concept;

Advanced hands-on experience and training in Oracle tools including PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, and Oracle Reports;

Proven experience in designing and developing complex interfaces, customizations, extensions and reports;

Strong leadership skills, with ability to act independently;

Strong project management skills and experience managing concurrent projects;

Familiarity with Microsoft Project;

Possess and use interpersonal skills that contribute to a courteous and respectful customer service oriented work environment;

Ability to supervise and lead a team of developers and work effectively as part of a team;

Good oral and written communication and human relations skills; and

Knowledge of UNIX, LINUX or AIX System Administration preferred.

 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university in Computer Science and a proven record of success as technical team lead. A minimum of at least six (6) years of as technical development experience preferably in a Public Sector K12 environment.

 

None required.

 

No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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