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Job Title: Lead Application Developer

Job Requisition ID: 53164

Closing Date: 02/11/2026

Salary: $7,787 a month

Work Location: Springfield, IL

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for STEM OPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. 

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 Lead Application Developer supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) by coordinating and conducting complex application development.  

In this role, you will conduct in-depth technical research and feasibility studies to determine the best application solutions for users while providing application and user support. In addition, you will analyze service requests, identify system changes, and prepare work plans and cost-benefit analyses. 

You will also work with modern tools and platforms such as Microsoft Power Platform, Dataverse, SharePoint, and Adobe Experience Manager to support business process automation, data integration, and web-based solutions. 

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

 

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.

 

Essential Functions

•    Under administrative direction, serves as a Lead Application Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) by coordinating and conducting complex application development services.
•    Serves as liaison with user community for changes and enhancements to the Web Application Development Section systems. 
•    Serves as project coordinator for full-range major/complex projects, very large hardware/software deployments and installations for Web Application Development Section, across multiple agencies and locations. 
•    Serves as the primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications. Schedules processes, reviews history of processed jobs and responds appropriately to any abnormal completion status. 
•    Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems. 
•    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 three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

 

Preferred Qualifications

•    Three (3) years of professional experience designing, developing, and administering Microsoft Power Platform solutions—including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Pages—focused on business process automation, data integration, and full application management (ALM) using Power Platform Pipelines across development, test, and production environments.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience designing and managing data models using Dataverse or equivalent relational databases, including writing and optimizing FetchXML, OData, or SQL queries, as well as building Power BI data visualizations using DAX optimization, data modeling, and performance tuning techniques.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience administering and configuring SharePoint Site Collections, including site configuration, list /library management, permission structures, and integration with Power Platform tools to support collaborative, secure, and automated business solutions.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining websites using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or other web content management systems, utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JSON to support system integration and enhance digital solutions.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience applying user-centered design and accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508) to ensure usable and inclusive Power Platform and web solutions.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience in Object Oriented Application Design methodologies to support scalable and maintainable solution development. 
•    Developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
•    Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues in Power Platform and web development environments, delivering optimized and maintainable solution.

 

 

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 and tax compliance 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 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
•    Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays.
•    Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays.

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

Work Hours: M-F; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; work hours may vary
Headquarter Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702