Full Stack Software Developer (Information Systems Analyst I Option A)

Position Title: Information Systems Analyst I Option A

Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology

Posting Date: 5/16/2024

Closing Date/Time: 05/30/2024

Salary: $6,688 - $9,745 per month Anticipated Starting Salary $6,688 (effective 7/1/24) per month, Full Range $6,688 - $9,745 per month

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 5

Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION

Posting Identification Number 37600

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Full Stack Software Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (DoIT/IEPA), responsible for developing business software applications to meet the requirements of the IEPA. During the development process, the individual in this position will design, develop, maintain, and implement software application solutions according to requirements presented by users, DoIT standards, and developed work plans; and will produce all technical and user-focused documentation for the developed software application solution. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply to join the DoIT team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

• 3 paid personal business days per year

• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

• 12 weeks of parental leave

• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan

• Optional pre-tax programs

• Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Responsibilities

25% Under general direction, serves as a Full Stack Software Developer for The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA):

• Performs difficult and specialized professional functions related to the development, maintenance, and support of major information systems for IEPA.

• Designs, develops, and maintains software applications based on the system requirements presented by users.

• Performs initial unit testing of software applications and corrects errors or enhances system prior to end user testing.

• Implements software applications in the production environment.

• Adheres to DoIT-specified practices regarding architecture, design, implementation, and security.

• Utilizes tools such as .Net framework (MVC and/or Web API), C#, Visual Studio, JavaScript, SQL, MS SQL Server, Oracle, and web frameworks to develop and implement solutions in performance of duties.

• Utilizes knowledge of relational database concepts, database management systems, application development methodologies, and business process/systems analysis techniques in performance of duties.

• Utilizes knowledge of development platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Salesforce, of building APIs and integrating systems, of supporting and/or integrating with vendor software packages and of Generative Artificial Intelligence tools in performance of duties.

25% Independently develops new and modified software applications:

• Performs testing of new and modified software applications of a normal to complex level.

• Prepares testing plans, test scripts, and test data for new or modified programs and/or systems.

• Analyzes and diagnoses system issues and performs resolutions.

• Resolves difficult application development problems.

25% Provides maintenance and support for existing information systems:

• Provides guidance to application developers when coordinating system modifications.

• Develops or updates all technical and user-focused documentation required for maintenance and execution of software applications.

10% Coordinates and implements special projects and one-time projects:

• Independently performs analysis, design, and application development based on user requirements.

• Prepares and writes related documentation and/or reports of a technical nature.

10% Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field:

• Continues education by attending meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on IT products, vendors, techniques and procedures.

5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience in application development or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience developing software applications specifically using .Net framework (MVC or Web API), C#, and MS SQL Server.

• Requires one (1) year of professional experience following application development methodologies and producing technical and user-focused writing and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• One (1) year of professional experience developing software applications specifically using .Net framework (MVC or Web API), C#, MS SQL Server.

• One (1) year of professional experience following application development methodologies and producing technical and user-focused writing and documentation.

• Working knowledge of development platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Salesforce.

• Working knowledge of building APIs and integrating systems.

• Working knowledge of supporting and/or integrating with vendor software packages.

• Working knowledge of Generative Artificial Intelligence tools.

• Ability to prepare testing plans, test scripts, and test data for new or modified programs and/or systems.

• Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and perform resolutions.

• Ability to coordinate the activities of work associates to achieve desired results.

• Developed verbal and written communication skills to present information to others with clarity and precision.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity.

• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.

• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.

• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.

• Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.

• Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.

• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.

• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.

• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

About the Agency

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

Work Hours: 8:30am

• 5:00pm Monday-Friday

Work Location: 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702

Agency Contact: Lois Green

Email: lois.d.green@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Nearest Major Market: Springfield