Solutions Developer — Oxnard, CA - Kore1

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Solutions Developer in the Ventura County area. We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Solutions Developer to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for helping to integrate vendor applications and automating workflows across the city's various applications and services, ensuring smooth data exchange between systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and third-party vendors to build scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. The role is essential in bridging gaps between vendor solutions, legacy systems, and a mixture of on-prem and cloud-based services to improve operational efficiency across public safety, utilities, and administrative departments. Therefore, the ideal candidate will have strong development experience, an automation-first mindset, and the ability to work with vendors to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient data exchanges. Essential Responsibilities Work closely with business stakeholders and other developers to gather, document, and analyze software needs across departments. Become subject matter expert on vendor technologies by working closely with vendor support and in-house staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues. Build or maintain custom application solutions to facilitate secure data transfer between various departments and teams within the city's agencies. Document the technical solutions for new and existing applications, translating application needs into actionable infrastructure requests (e.g., servers, databases, allocations) for submission to the Change Advisory Board (CAB) and infrastructure teams. Ensure seamless integration between legacy systems and new applications via middleware, API gateways, or ETL pipelines using Python, SQL, PHP, and other relevant technologies. Ensure applications comply with CJIS and other government regulations to protect sensitive public data. Develop, and maintain API integrations between city systems, vendor applications, and legacy databases. Translate business needs into technical workflows, including design, planning, and execution of generated action items. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance and scalability, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and performance issues. Implement security best practices to protect against common web application vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Leverage automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following best practices and coding standards. Develop and maintain clear documentation on system integrations, tech specs, data flow diagrams, and configuration changes. Prioritize work based on business impact, resource constraints, and project schedules. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and practices, suggesting and implementing improvements to streamline workflows and increase productivity. Other responsibilities as the role may require. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field. Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Solution/Software Developer, or a related role. Proficiency in full-stack development using Python, SQL, PHP, Javascript or similar technologies. Strong scripting skills (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash) and understanding of unit testing and deployment strategies. Solid understanding of on-premise application and database server architecture (e.g., Windows/Linux, SQL Server/MySQL) and the ability to define technical specifications for new infrastructure builds. Familiarity with ETL tools and data transformation (Apache, SSIS, or other), relational databases (MSSQL, PostgresSQL, or other RDBMS), and data validation concepts. Solid understanding of business analysis methodologies, including requirements gathering, process mapping, and documentation. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Highly Desirable Experience, Qualifications and/or Certifications Local government or public sector experience especially public safety (police and fire). Experience with building custom interfaces using frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js). Proficiency in AI-Assisted Development and LLMs for more efficient code delivery. Proficiency in API design and protocols (HTTPS, SOAP, REST). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows (e.g., GitFlow). Previous experience in a hybrid role combining technical and business analysis responsibilities. Proficiency in data modeling and design. Certifications in business analysis (e.g., CBAP, CCBA) or Python development (e.g., PCEP). Experience with cloud-based applications and enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM). Experience developing in/with Microsoft 365 (e.g., SharePoint, PowerApps). Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors. SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management. WORK SCHEDULE The normal work week is Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm and alternating Fridays 8:00am to 5:00pm. Depending on the area of assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. This position may be required to be available for additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work. PLEASE NOTE The Information Technology Department supports public safety personnel including the Police Department. Therefore, as part of the selection process, applicants will be required to successfully complete a thorough background investigation, which includes a polygraph exam. Compensation depends on experience but is typically $103,809.06 - $131,127.57 ABOUT KORE1 Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.