The City of Topeka’s Information Technology department is seeking a skilled Website and Database Administrator (Application Developer) to lead efforts in developing, maintaining and modernizing the City’s web presence and data platforms. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role that is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex and/or technical problems, collaborating with all departments, and utilizing their technical expertise to improve the way the City serves the needs of its citizens.

What you'll do:

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance the City’s public website, sub-sites, intranet, and web applications.
• Partner with department subject matter experts (SMEs) to support and improve website content.
• Develop and maintain web documents, templates, graphics, navigation tools, and online forms.
• Maintain and support SQL Server and cloud-based databases.

The ideal candidate is:

• A self-starter with a strong technical foundation.
• An excellent communicator with a focus on providing a high level of customer service.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A strategic thinker, with the ability to analyze complex and/or technical problems and make sound decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

One of the following is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Media, Interaction Design, or a related field and demonstrated professional experience with database and web-based systems
• Associate’s degree in a related field plus two years of SQL Server database administration experience and two years of web design and deployment experience
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus four years of SQL Server database administration experience and four years of web design and deployment experience

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience with Power BI, SSRS, SAP Crystal Reports, Tableau, Dash, Cognos, or similar reporting tools is required.
• Microsoft SQL Server certification for RDBMS databases (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, DP-300) is preferred.
• Experience in a government or public sector IT environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., CJIS, NIST, or other governmental security requirements) is preferred.

Please note: the successful candidate must be able to pass an extensive background check

Annual Entry Salary: $65,781 - $78,937

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The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
• Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program.

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer