| Location | Houston, TX |
| Salary | $3,861.35–$4,161 |
SENIOR IT PROFESSIONAL - APPLICATIONS
Salary
$3,861.35 - $4,161.00 Biweekly
Location
611 Walker Street
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
39834
Department
Houston Information Technology Services
Division
HITS - ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SERVICES (EAS)
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: AII PERSONS INTERESTED
Department/Division: Houston Information Technology Services/Enterprise Application Services
Reporting Location: 611 WALKER, Houston, TX 77002
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM *
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Senior IT Professional - Applications will provide production support to business-critical applications. Daily duties include proactive monitoring, troubleshooting and quick resolution of critical incidents. Develop/troubleshoot custom application and interface using programming languages within the .NET stack. Serve as the expert liaison to the business or functional area. Work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications systems analysis and support activities. Coordinate meetings and requirement gathering sessions for the support activities and enhancement requests. Ensure customers' business requirements are fully understood, documented, communicated, and acted upon. Coordinate change management and release activities. Provide mentoring and training to other team members as needed. Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. Under direction of the IT Manager, performs a variety of information technology related development management and support activities for any assigned department/division.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditioning. Significant time spent using computer displays, keyboard, and mouse.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field.
Usually has advanced technical certifications that demonstrate mastery of a specialized application.
EXPERIENCE
At least six (6) years of technology experience supporting applications. Advanced certifications and/or greater than six (6) years applicable experience may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.
LICENSE
None
PREFERENCES
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skillsets:
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - NO
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 29
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0450.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-0450. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
02
Which best describes your education?
03
Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?
04
Which best describes your technology supporting IT applications experience?
05
Which of the following best describes your experience supporting applications and developing applications and programming in .NET framework, ASP.NET, C#, SQL, SSRS, SSIS, MS .NET core, Azure cloud, Web Services?
06
How many years of verifiable experience do you have supporting Cloud Services?
07
How many years of verifiable experience do you have working with Visual Studio?
08
Please select all technical certifications that you have obtained and are currently valid. (Check all that apply)
09
Please provide a list of all valid certifications you currently hold and their validity date(s) ("See Resume" will delay review of your application)
10
If you have a contract work history, then please provide the paying contractor company you have worked for and the jobsite your serviced. (If no contract works then put N/A)
11
Are you a current COH employee?
Required Question
Employer City of Houston
Address 901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002
Website https://www.houstontx.gov/