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Junior Applications Developer

Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology
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Job Title: Junior Applications Developer/Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 49918

Closing Date: 09/26/2025

Salary: $6,952.00/Monthly

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) Springfield, Illinois

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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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 Junior Applications Developer/Analyst performing difficult and specialized professional work in Application Services for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). 

In this role you will serve as a data analyst, analyzing requests from application development staff and users to determine database and system requirements and will also serve as a business analyst/project coordinator. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

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

 

Essential Functions

  • Under general direction, serves as a Junior Applications Developer/Analyst performing difficult and specialized professional work in Application Services for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). 
  • Serves as a data analyst, analyzing requests from application development staff and users to determine database and system requirements.
  • Serves as a business analyst/project coordinator, coordinating the activities of other IT personnel in the development of program flowcharts and specifications, business process models, audit trails, edits, and control procedures.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

 

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • One (1) year of professional experience maintaining, enhancing, and troubleshooting applications built with C#, ASP.NET, and SQL server, including coding, testing, and deploying database-driven features. 
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing, executing, and troubleshooting SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects to support application functionality and reporting requirements. 
  • One (1) year of professional experience collaborating with end users and business stakeholders to gather, document, and validate software and data requirements. 
  • One (1) year of professional experience applying object-oriented programming principles and software development best practices in developing or maintaining applications.  
  • Working knowledge of building, consuming, and troubleshooting restful Web API services for data exchange between applications. 
  • One (1) year of professional experience performing data analysis on large datasets, including querying, interpreting, and presenting results to support business operations and decision making.  
  • One (1) year of professional experience participating in business process modeling, workflow analysis, and documentation development. Ability to develop and maintain system design documents, user manuals, system procedures, and project documentation.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Knowledge of working with source control, build, and release pipelines in tools such as Azure DevOps.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or other iterative development methodologies and collaborative project environments.

 

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: 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 the 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 use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • 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 50 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.