Senior Application Developer

Job Requisition ID: 47140 Posting Date: 05/09/2025 Closing Date: 05/22/2025 Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491 a month; Full Range $7,491 - $11,015 a month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 3 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Merit Comp Code: 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 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. 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 Application Developer supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) by reviewing, refactoring, redesigning, and updating ASP.NET, C , SQL Server, HTML, CSS, Power Automate/Power App and JavaScript code using Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server to enhance maintainability, scalability, performance, and accessibility. In addition, you will interpret existing program code, data, and processes to address problems and situations that are not clearly defined and apply new designs and code to meet challenging and changing business requirements. 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: 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 Application Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS), coordinating, and performing analytical and programming functions required to maintain, update, enhance, and develop web applications. Performs complex professional and advisory functions in the analysis and evaluation of web applications. Provides second level problem diagnosis for users of Web Applications and assists users in troubleshooting and identifying system problems. Serves as a project leader for specific subsystem project assignments, providing training and technical assistance to team members regarding areas and subsystems of specialty. 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. Specialized Skills Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining web applications using ASP.NET with C , SQL Server, and -standards-compliant HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including conformance to W3C and Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) standards. Requires three (3) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Power Platform tools (e.g., Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate), SharePoint, and Nintex Forms and Workflows to build or enhance business applications. Requires three (3) years of professional experience performing system analysis, including gathering and documenting user requirements, designing technical solutions, and translating business needs into application features using tools such as Azure DevOps. Preferred Qualifications Three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining web applications using ASP.NET with C , SQL Server, and -standards-compliant HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including conformance to W3C and Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) standards. Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing Microsoft Power Platform tools (e.g., Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate), SharePoint, and Nintex Forms and Workflows to build or enhance business applications. Three (3) years of professional experience performing system analysis, including gathering and documenting user requirements, designing technical solutions, and translating business needs into application features using tools such as Azure DevOps. Three (3) years of professional experience diagnosing and resolving application issues, including triaging user-reported problems, analyzing root causes, and implementing long-term fixes or workarounds. Ability to perform independent research and apply findings to solve programming, design, or architectural challenges in a dynamic development environment. Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team development environment, participating in code reviews, sprint planning, and shared technical decision-making. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with team members, agency staffs, vendors, and end users. 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 and self-disclosure of criminal history. Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties. 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 serve in an on-call capacity. Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends and holidays. The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description. Work Hours: M-F; 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762 Agency Contact: Madison Beyer Email: Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). 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 . click apply for full job details