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Job Title: Senior Developer

Job Requisition ID: 45361

Closing Date: 03/19/25

Salary: $7,491.00 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 1035 Outer Park Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-4462

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 Senior Developer coordinating and conducting complex application development on-site and at user facilities using designated software/programming language for database design, program design, and the supplied support tools for testing the new processes while implementing Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes. 

In this role, you will serve as project team lead on complex projects and will analyze and recommend new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems. 

In addition, you will serve as the primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications. 

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
 

 

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 Senior Developer for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) providing a full range of complex professional and advisory functions in applications services.
  • Serves as project team lead on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
  • Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems.
  • Serves as the primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through 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 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 (In Order of Significance)

  • Three (3) years of professional experience in application development including programming capabilities, database application development, business and systems analysis, practical application of SDLC processes.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience leading application development projects, demonstrating the ability to guide teams, manage timelines, and deliver successful outcomes.
  • Two (2) years of professional experience performing application development with cloud-based systems and cloud computing, including familiarity with cloud platforms, deployment models, and security best practices.
  • Extensive knowledge of HTML, CSS, XML, Virtual PC & Server, system integration, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Service.
  • Extensive knowledge of the methods, procedures, and techniques of conducting feasibility studies for system conversions or enhancements.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
  • Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
  • Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.

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 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.
  • Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.

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