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Applications Development Engineer - 100% Remote

May 1, 2026

<div id="RadEditorStyleKeeper1" style="display:none;"> </div><div id="RadEditorStyleKeeper1" style="display:none;"> </div><div id="RadEditorStyleKeeper1" style="display:none;"> </div><div id="RadEditorStyleKeeper1" style="display:none;"> </div><style reoriginalpositionmarker="RadEditorStyleKeeper1"> p,li { font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px; } .modal { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; text-align: left; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .59); transition: opacity .25s ease; } .modal__bg { position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; cursor: pointer; } .modal-state { display: none; } .modal-state:checked+.modal { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; z-index: 99; } .modal-state:checked+.modal .modal__inner { top: 0; } .modal__inner { transition: top .25s ease; position: absolute; top: -20%; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 40%; margin: auto; overflow: auto; background: #fff; border-radius: 5px; padding: 0 3em; -moz-height: fit-content; -webkit-height: fit-content; height: fit-content; /*overflow: hidden;*/ } .modal__inner#w-eeo, #em-work .modal__inner, #back-check .modal__inner { max-height: 300px; } #why-wake .modal__inner { max-height: 400px; } #em-work .modal__inner { max-height: 260px } .modal__inner .inner-content { padding: 0 1.5rem 2rem; } .modal__inner#w-eeo { width: 50% !important; } .modal__inner h2 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 500; } .modal__inner p { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 300; } .modal__inner li { font-size: 14px; } .modal__inner h3 { font-size: 16px; color: #76c4c2; } .modal__close { position: absolute; right: 1em; top: 1em; width: 1.1em; height: 1.1em; cursor: pointer; } .modal__close:after, .modal__close:before { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 2px; height: 1.5em; background: #ccc; display: block; transform: rotate(45deg); left: 50%; margin: -3px 0 0 -1px; top: 0; } .modal__close:hover:after, .modal__close:hover:before { background: #aaa; } .modal__close:before { transform: rotate(-45deg); } @media screen and (max-width: 768px) { .modal__inner { width: 95%; height: fit-content; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0 1em !important; } .modal__inner#w-eeo { max-height: 600px !important; height: -webkit-fill-available; height: fit-content; } #back-check .modal__inner { height: -webkit-fill-available; height: fit-content; } #em-work .modal__inner { max-height: 400px; height: -webkit-fill-available; height: fit-content; } .modal__inner .inner-content { padding: 0; } } @media screen and (max-width: 1260px) { #why-wake .modal__inner, .modal__inner#w-eeo, #em-work .modal__inner, #back-check .modal__inner{ width: 95% !important; } } </style> <div class="container" style="padding: 1rem; font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px; box-shadow: 0px 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.19), 0px 6px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.23); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <h4 style="color: rgb(54, 49, 104); padding-top: 1rem; text-decoration-line: underline;">What You'll Be Doing</h4> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Join our Information Technology team as an Applications Development Engineer and turn your passion into meaningful impact!</strong></p><p>The<strong> Enterprise Messaging & Collaboration Team</strong> within<strong> Information Technology (IT) </strong>manages applications used Enterprise wide, primarily focused on collaboration and modernization tools. We provide design, implementation and support services to all departments within <strong>Wake County</strong>. The team is here to keep everything running smoothly, offer help when needed and make sure systems meet all necessary requirements. We are always working on new projects and systems to better support our <strong>Wake County</strong> employees. <br><br>As an <strong>Applications Development Engineer,</strong> you'll work closely multiple <strong>Divisions</strong> within <strong>Information Technology</strong> as well as with different business units across the <strong>county</strong> to provide design, implementation and support solutions across the <strong>Microsoft 365 Power Platform.</strong></p><p>This position is the opportunity to create, improve, experiment and learn as we support business units across the <strong>county</strong>. You'll handle multiple projects at once, supporting process automation, improve and modernize data collection, workflow optimization, support AI experimentation, development and implementation and more.</p><p><strong>NOTE: For positions with a remote work option, all Wake County Government remote workers must reside in one of the following states or districts: North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Virginia.</strong></p><p><strong>NOTE: This is a 100% remote position and may be subject to 24-hour on-call requirements.</strong></p> <h4 style="color: rgb(54, 49, 104); text-decoration: underline;"> About Our Team</h4> <p>Wake County Information Technology is in the heart of Raleigh’s booming downtown, a part of the Research Triangle area. If you’re a tech-guru, this is the place to be. Our team of smart, dedicated people is respected within our organization and recognized as leaders in the use of technology by the prestigious Center for Digital Government, regularly ranking in the top ten among counties with a population for 1 million or more. Our team members are our most valued asset and treated as such with competitive salaries and top-notch benefits. We believe a good work/life balance helps people make better decisions, be more creative and enjoy coming to work. If you thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, supportive environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out.</p> <h4 style="color: rgb(54, 49, 104); text-decoration: underline;"> The Basics (Required Education and Experience) </h4> <ul><li> Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field</li><li> Two years of experience in application design and development</li> <li> Six years of experience in application design and development may be substituted for the combined education and experience requirements</li><li> Equivalent education and experience are accepted</li></ul> <ul><li>Please include <strong>ALL</strong> prior work experience on your application and resume.</li></ul> <h4 style="color: rgb(54, 49, 104); text-decoration: underline;"> Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) </h4> 4+ years’ experience in a combination of the following: <ul><li>Low Code Development (e.g. Microsoft PowerPlatform, ServiceNow App Engine, Zappier, etc)</li><li>Enterprise Systems Administration (e.g. on-premises and/or cloud)</li><li>Reporting Development (e.g. PowerBI or Excel)</li><li>IT Project Management (e.g. CompTIA, CAPM, PMP)</li><li>Customer Service (e.g. HelpDesk, Tier 2, etc)</li></ul> <h4 style="color: rgb(54, 49, 104); text-decoration: underline;"> How Will We Know You're 'The One'? </h4> <ul><li>Knowledge and experience with enterprise technology applications (on-premises and cloud)</li><li>A desire and ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with our team, staff, and community</li><li>A passion for and skill in solving complex data sets and technical challenges</li><li>Fundamental knowledge and understanding of how to take a technical project from analysis to go-live</li></ul> <h4 style="color: rgb(54, 49, 104); text-decoration: underline;"> About This Position </h4> <p style="padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> <span class="dissabled" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;">Location:</span> WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602 </p> <p style="padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> <span class="dissabled" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;">Employment Type:</span> Regular </p> <p style="padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> <span class="dissabled" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;">Work Schedule:</span> Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm </p> <p style="padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> <span class="dissabled" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;">Hiring Range:</span> 77,676 - 124,283 </p> <p style="padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> <span class="dissabled" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;">Market Range:</span> 77,676.00 - 139,818.00 </p> <p style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> <span class="dissabled" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;">Please include <strong>ALL</strong> prior work experience on your application and resume.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; padding-top: 0px; font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> <span class="dissabled" style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;">Posting Closing Date:</span> 7:00 pm on 5/1/2026</p> <label class="modal-label" for="w-wake"> <h4 style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;"> What Makes Wake Great </h4> </label> <label class="modal-label" for="w-eeo"> <h4 style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;"> Equal Opportunity Statement </h4> </label> <label class="modal-label" for="back-check"> <h4 style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;"> Background Check Statement </h4> </label> <label class="modal-label" for="em-work"> <h4 style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;"> Emergency Service Worker Statement </h4> </label> </div> <input class="modal-state" id="w-wake" type="checkbox"> <div class="modal" id="why-wake"> <label class="modal__bg" for="w-wake"></label> <div class="modal__inner"> <label class="modal__close" for="w-wake"></label> <h2 style="font-family: Segoe UI;">What Makes Wake Great</h2> <div class="inner-content"> <p style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. In Fall 2026, two at-large seats will be added for nine total commissioners. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s <a href="https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/budget-management-services/fiscal-year-2026-adopted-budget" target="_blank"><strong><u>FY2026 General Fund</u></strong></a> budget is approximately $2.1 billion, and the County has over 5,100 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities. </p> </div> </div> </div> <input class="modal-state" id="w-eeo" type="checkbox"> <div class="modal" id="w-eeo"> <label class="modal__bg" for="w-eeo"></label> <div class="modal__inner"> <label class="modal__close" for="w-eeo"></label> <h2 style="font-family: Segoe UI;">Equal Opportunity Statement</h2> <div class="inner-content"> <p style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> Wake County 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. </p> </div> </div> </div> <input class="modal-state" id="back-check" type="checkbox"> <div class="modal" id="back-check"> <label class="modal__bg" for="back-check"></label> <div class="modal__inner"> <label class="modal__close" for="back-check"></label> <h2 style="font-family: Segoe UI;">Background Check Statement</h2> <div class="inner-content"> <p style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </p> </div> </div> </div> <input class="modal-state" id="em-work" type="checkbox"> <div class="modal" id="em-work"> <label class="modal__bg" for="em-work"></label> <div class="modal__inner"> <label class="modal__close" for="em-work"></label> <h2 style="font-family: Segoe UI;">Emergency Service Worker Statement</h2> <div class="inner-content"> <p style="font-family: Segoe UI; font-size: 18px;"> In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training. </p> </div> </div> </div>

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