Database/Software Developer

Priority Consideration Date: November 15, 2026 Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Latine, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution. We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who: Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population Are committed to teaching in a community college setting Care deeply about student success Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities Reflect the diversity of our community Regional Setting For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma Position Summary Under administrative direction, this position performs advanced hands-on work in software development, database development, application design, system support, and the optimization of business applications and the database systems that power them. This role combines application development, API development, SQL Server administration, database development, reporting, data integration, and performance tuning. The ideal candidate has strong experience with software development, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedures, SSIS, SSRS, query optimization, indexing, backup and recovery, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Always On Availability Groups. Create and maintain database standards, procedures, and technical documentation. Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain business applications, web applications, APIs, and system integrations. Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into secure, scalable, and maintainable software and database solutions. Develop, enhance, and support application features using approved development tools, frameworks, coding standards, and best practices. Design, develop, and optimize SQL Server databases, tables, views, stored procedures, functions, triggers, and queries. Administer, monitor, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server environments to ensure availability, performance, reliability, and security. Troubleshoot and resolve complex web applications, database, integration, reporting, and performance issues. Perform query optimization, index tuning, execution plan analysis, and database performance monitoring. Manage database backups, restores, migrations, upgrades, patching, and recovery processes. Implement and support High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, including Always On Availability Groups. Develop and maintain data integrations, ETL processes, and automated jobs using tools such as SSIS, SQL Agent, PowerShell, or related technologies. Create, maintain, and support reports, dashboards, and data extracts using SSRS or other reporting tools. Support application and database security, including user access, roles, permissions, data protection, and compliance with institutional standards. Collaborate with IT teams, business users, vendors, and stakeholders to identify needs, resolve issues, and improve system functionality. Participate in system planning, testing, deployment, change management, and production support activities. Create and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, database standards, procedures, and support materials. Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies, tools, and process improvements to enhance application and database services. Provide advanced technical support and respond to incidents, service requests, and system outages as needed. Follow software development lifecycle practices, source control procedures, testing standards, and IT security requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education to Experience Equivalences: Associate's Degree = 2 years | Bachelor's Degree = 4 years | Master's Degree = 6 years Duties of the position require knowledge, skills and abilities: Actively participates as a member of a team to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment. Establishes and maintains professional, collegial, and cooperative working relationships with students, employees, vendors, and external partners. Provides responsive, respectful, and customer-focused technical support while communicating complex technical concepts to users with varying levels of technical expertise. Exercises sound judgment and discretion when working with confidential or sensitive information and follows established security, privacy, and ethical standards. Demonstrates accountability by following through on commitments, producing quality work, and taking appropriate responsibility for decisions and outcomes.. Supports an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace by valuing diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration across departments. Supports departmental and college strategic initiatives through innovation, continuous process improvement, and collaboration.. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Administration (SQL Server 2016 and higher). Demonstrated proficiency in T-SQL programming. Extensive experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Extensive experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle critical incidents and deliver timely resolutions with minimal supervision.