The Role
Develops, maintains, documents, and enhances software applications according to business requirements and architecture standards. Creates technical designs and specifications, applies coding best practices, resolves system issues, supports implementations, and contributes to continuous improvement. The role may lead small technical projects and requires collaboration with mid- and senior-level developers.
Summary Generated by Built In
** Applications will be received until November 10, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Develops and maintains software per business requirements with assistance from mid and senior level software developers. Develops technical design and technical and functional specifications, produces deliverables related to assigned project(s) and assists in post implementation support and system enhancement. Gathers, compiles and synthesizes information regarding technology processes or systems.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $76,211- $91,454 Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
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What You'll Do:
- Develops software within architecture guidelines to meet the needs of business customers, learning and understanding the function for which the applications are designed.
- Specifies and implements code quality and development procedure best practices.
- Documents system issues and resolutions for future reference.
- Delivers high quality software applications and makes continuous improvements to systems.
- Serves as a technical expert, applying comprehensive technical skills to unique projects or production issues.
- Performs role of technical lead on small projects, as assigned
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred; however, an additional four (4) years of relevant technical experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Three (3) years minimum IT and/or business work experience in technical systems or programming functions.
- Experience in the following technologies: An object-oriented programming language such as C#, .NET, Java, or other; Client-side programming (Javascript, TypeScript); Frontend UI frameworks (Vue.js, or React.js) and associated build tooling (e.g. Vite); SQL Server / T-SQL development, including SSIS and DML; Agile Methodologies; Jira; Confluence; Technical experience and skills to quickly learn new systems and applications.
- Technical experience and skills to quickly learn new systems and applications.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About Us
With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- At least three years of IT and/or business experience in technical systems or programming functions
- Experience with an object-oriented programming language such as C#, .NET, Java, or another equivalent language
- Experience with client-side programming using JavaScript or TypeScript
- Experience with frontend UI frameworks such as Vue.js or React.js and build tooling such as Vite
- Experience with SQL Server and T-SQL development, including SSIS and DML
- Experience with Agile methodologies, Jira, and Confluence
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and applications
- Maintain a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodations
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The Company
What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
