IT Systems Developer IV Job Listing at State of Vermont in Waterbury, VT (Job ID BAF059DB-4893-4)

Description

Overview

As part of the Agency of Digital Services' IT Team supporting the Department of Children & Families (DCF) within the Agency of Human Services, this IT System Developer IV will:

• Serve as a senior-level developer for Agency of Digital Service's applications that serve the Department of Children & Families (DCF).
• Mentor and train other developers.
• Provide advanced technical solutions based on the organization's direction, operations, processes, and principles. 

 
NOTE: This position is based out of Waterbury with some telework available (currently up to 2 days per week). 
 
We are seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Expert knowledge of software development platforms, computer programming languages, software frameworks, web server administration, and design patterns.
• Strong leadership skills and expertise in mentoring other developers and leading technical training sessions.
• Ability to act as a team technical lead.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to prepare system designs, workflow plans, status reports and test documents that adequately meet user needs.
• Ability to perform software and database design and to construct specifications for programmers and database administrators.
• Ability to convert user specifications into a successful data processing application.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate system performance and reverse engineer system functionality.
• Ability to evaluate and estimate system development costs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure from deadlines. 

 

Note: A fingerprint-supported background check may be required based on the assigned job duties and location.

 

Who May Apply

This position, IT Systems Developer IV (Job Requisition #54964), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

 

Level III: 54955

Level IV: 54964

 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Anna.Goren@vermont.gov

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a standard office setting and there is considerable interaction with users and members of project teams requiring tact and diplomacy to balance competing views. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular work schedule may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science AND three (3) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

 

OR

 

Associate's degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits AND five (5) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

 

Eight (8) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of development experience
• Expert knowledge of systems analysis, system design and database architecture.

 

Expert in:

• Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL  
• React.js, Node.js, and Express.js and/or Next.js

 

Extensive Experience with:

• Azure Cloud platforms, including Azure CI/CD Pipelines
• Agile environment using Azure DevOps (ADO)  
• Providing leadership and direction on software projects
• Analyzing and refining requirements  
• Technical documentation
• Cross-team collaboration with technical and non-technical partners
• Git Version Control 
       

Experience with:

• Windows and Linux
• Bash scripting
• Informix
• ColdFusion
• Java
• ASP.NET / .Net
• C#  
• HTML/CSS and JavaScript
• MS Access 2016 and VBA
• IIS and Apache Tomcat Web Server Administration
• Okta integrations (specifically within React/Node applications hosted in Azure) 

 

Knowledge of:

• Integration architecture, as well as Web Services API and third-party integration tools (for example DreamFactory, MuleSoft, Rhapsody).  
• Public Sector and Human Service's technology

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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