Senior Applications Developer/Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt. A)

Position Title: Information Systems Analyst II, Option A

Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology

Closing Date/Time: 07/08/2024

Posting Date: 06/24/2024

Salary: $7,491 - $11,015 / month Effective 7/1/2024

Job Type: Salaried

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

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. Do Not State 'See Resume' on applicaiton questions.

Posting Identification Number 39180

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 Senior Applications Developer/Analyst coordinating the development of major revision of complex system projects. In this role you will oversee and advise Junior Developers on the analysis, development, coding, testing and documenting of complex projects dealing with offender and juvenile management applications, programs, and systems. In addition, you will review existing systems to evaluate the advantages and limitations of new software technology implementation. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position 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 paid 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

30% Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Applications Developer/Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology, supporting the Department of Corrections:

• Performs complex and difficult technical and advisory functions in the analysis and evaluation of computer systems.

• Coordinates the development of major revision of complex system projects.

• Participates in the development and coding of computer programs.

• Coordinates the activities of other project team members.

• Coordinates the development of program flow charts, program specifications, audit trails, edits, control procedures, programming specifications and reviews the development coding of computer programs and systems.

25% Oversees and advises Junior Developers on the analysis, development, coding, testing and documenting of complex projects dealing with offender and juvenile management applications, programs, and systems, using Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services & Entity Framework, JavaScript, .Net, C#, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Dynamics CRM

15% Reviews existing systems to evaluate the advantages and limitations to new software technology implementation:

• Develops and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the effectiveness of existing applications

10% Participates in planning and conducting technical training programs and subject matter seminars on appropriate areas of application development

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 maintain current on IT products, vendors, techniques and procedures.

• Attends demonstrations and exhibitions related to assigned operations.

5% Conducts and participates in coordinating a comprehensive systems project study of inter-departmental functions, schedules, and operations.

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

Specialized Skills

1.Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Development utilizing C#, Visual Studio, .Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps.

2.Requires three (3) years of professional experience utilizing Entity Framework Core, Blazor, Bootstrap, Power BI, and SQL Server.

3.Requires three (3) years of professional experience working on a development team utilizing Agile and DevOps methodology.

4.Requires three (3) years of professional experience analyzing specifications and design logic to produce, test, debug, and deploy C# code with .net and Visual Studio to Azure DevOps.

Minimum Qualifications

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

2.Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

1.Three (3) years of professional experience in Application Development utilizing C#, Visual Studio, .Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps.

2.Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing Entity Framework Core, Blazor, Bootstrap, Power BI, and SQL Server.

3.Three (3) years of professional experience working on a development team utilizing Agile and DevOps methodology.

4.Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing specifications and design logic to produce, test, debug, and deploy C# code with .net and Visual Studio to Azure DevOps.

5.Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing .Net to program customizations for Microsoft CRM Dynamics 365

6.Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.

7.Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients and others.

8.Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical 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.

1.Requires the ability to verify identity.

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

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

4.Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.

5.Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.

6.Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.

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

8.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.

9.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.

10. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

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

Work Hours: M-F 8:30am

• 5:00pm

Work Location: 1301 Concordia Ct Springfield, IL 62702-5643

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

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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