Programmer/Analyst V

Finance

Transfer | Location: Civic Center

Annual Salary

$110,580.48 - $161,632.08

contact information

Marina Hernandez
financepersonnel@lacity.org

job description

OFFICE OF FINANCE 

PROGRAMMER ANALYST V 

TRANSFER/PAYGRADE OPPORTUNITY    

 

The Office of Finance's (Finance) has one Programmer Analyst V position available in the Systems Division.  The successful candidate will leverage their experience and expertise to provide technical support, technical guidance, collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high quality software solution.  The position is at the Industrious Building located at 444 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071.  Finance currently offers a hybrid work schedule of two in-office days with a 9/80 option available.  

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

  • Applications Development Support - supporting various web applications, including TDS, Cashwiz, Fund Balances and other intranet and public facing web sites.
  • Act as the subject-matter expert for application development and database design and data extraction and reporting techniques.
  • Tax Software Support - Provides development and ongoing support for Finance's tax discovery and tax collection operations such as Tax Discovery and Tax & Permit collection software.  
  • Database Support - Applying advances quires to LATAX and Financial Data - ability to work with Postgres and Microsoft SQL Server databases required.  
  • Supervision - Manages unit workload, trains staff, evaluates staff performance. Will supervise a Senior Systems Analyst I and Programmer Analyst III; lead projects across a matric of resources.  
  • Administers discipline and enforces City's EEO policies.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Qualifying candidates seeking to fill this position, at a minimum, should have the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

  • Hands-on experience in one or more programming languages: C#, .NET, ASP.NET, MVC, JSON, JavaScript, CSS, XML, HTML, Java and Crystal Reports.
  • Proficiency in Structured Query Language (SQL) and relational databases such as Postgres and Microsoft SQL Server; experience with stored procedures preferred.
  • Solid understanding of development methodologies (e.g., Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile, Waterfall, Extreme, etc.).  Any experience in Agile and Scrum is a plus.
  • Development experience in Windows required; Linux experience will be an advantage.
  • Experience working with cloud services, particularly in Azure cloud; AWS experience can be considered; Certifications desired.
  • Tools: Familiarity with version control systems (Git).

SOFT SKILLS      

  • Ability to lead meetings with technical and non-technical participants.
  • Clear understanding of Finance’s data confidentiality policies.
  • Ability to work independently and part of a team, exercising good judgment.
  • Ability to interface with all levels of Finance staff, Mayor’s Office and outside entities.
  • Ability to think outside of the box while adapting and learning new technologies.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

 REQUIREMENTS

 Currently employed with the City of Los Angeles as a Programmer Analyst.                     

How to apply

Submit a City of Los Angeles Departmental Application and resume to financepersonnel@lacity.org by October 17, 2025. 

Link to Departmental Application: https://personnel.lacity.gov/DeptApp.pdf