IN THIS ROLE:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual who’s eager to learn and grow. You’ll work on programming software applications, usability testing, data validation, and triaging support issues. We value curiosity and drive more than perfection - a willingness to learn is key.
You'll have the freedom to work independently, plus plenty of support and collaboration with our experienced development team. If you’re ready to grow your skills and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT WE NEED:
- Assists programmers and developers in coding, testing, implementing, and maintaining assigned computer software applications.
- Test and debugging software features and functions to ensure they perform as expected.
- Assumes responsibility for provisioning permissions and user roles for and across connected software applications.
- Strong skills in responding to data and information requests, with the ability to create customized reports, as necessary.
- Proficiency in writing and maintaining documentation for program development logic, coding processes, testing, changes, corrections, and deployments.
- Provide first-level technical support for assigned computer software applications.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and a minimum of one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
- Basic programming experience, understanding programming backlogs, source code management, and reading/ executing on product programming requirements.
- Knowledge of basic coding languages including, HTML5, PHP, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity of databases, import/exporting data best practices, and data validation.
WORK LOCATION:
Oakland Schools - Main Campus
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd.
Waterford, MI 48328
This position is eligible to participate in the Flexible Work Program, which allows eligible employees to perform their job duties from a designated alternative location up to two days per week.
SALARY DETAILS:
$59,666 - $69,195 salary based on relevant prior work experience, with the potential to earn up to $74,513 after employment with Oakland Schools.
Exempt position / 12-month work year.
Please note that salary schedules will be updated effective July 1, 2025, for the upcoming fiscal year.
WHY WORK FOR OS?
Aside from working with talented experts on important initiatives, when you join Oakland Schools, you’ll also get these great benefits:
Pension Plan
OS offers the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan to help support your financial stability.
Full Health Coverage
High quality, low-cost health insurance plans. Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, and well-being benefits
Wellbeing Program
OS utilizes a holistic approach to provide resources that support the wellbeing of our employees.
Professional Learning
OS provides various professional learning opportunities to advance your skill sets with education development.
Flexible Vacation Time
Experience built-in vacation, including time off for winter and spring break and generous leave time, so you can have a healthy work-life balance.
Other Perks
You’re eligible for preferred pricing on pet insurance, legal coverage for most of your legal needs, additional life insurance and access to the Student Loan Repayment Program (PSLF) for loan forgiveness in public service.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Working with Oakland Schools isn’t just meaningful - it’s financially rewarding!
Oakland Schools qualifies as an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of your Direct Loans based on the following requirements of eligibility:
- after the individual has made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan, and
- while working full-time for an eligible employer (for a weekly average, alone or when combined, equal to at least 30 hours)
For additional information, please visit studentaid.gove/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/publicservice
WHO WE ARE:
Oakland Schools (OS) is an Intermediate School District (ISD) focused on providing educational and technology services to local school districts in a cost-effective manner to provide students with a superior education. We also operate our Oakland Schools Technical Campuses (OSTC) and Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (VLAC). You will help students have the best learning experience possible through your work at OS! To learn more about us, visit https://www.oakland.k12.mi.us/about.
