Senior Software Developer (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II, OPT. A)

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Position Title: Senior Software Developer (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II, OPT. A)

Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology 
Bilingual Option: None 
Posting Date: 10/28/2024

Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491.00 a month; Full Range $7,491.00 - $11,015.00 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon; Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

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 illinois.jobs2web.com 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

 

Posting Identification Number  42450 

 

 

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 Software Developer, supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) in performing complex, professional, and advisory functions in the Bureau of Application Management (BAM). As a Senior Software Developer, you will engage in complex web application development, testing, and implementation tasks. Your responsibilities will include writing, debugging, testing, and documenting new programs and enhancements to existing applications using Java, WebSphere, and various web technologies. You will collaborate with system users and technical colleagues to identify and resolve system issues. Additionally, you will provide technical support, guidance, and training to junior programmers and analysts in Java, WebSphere, and related tools. You'll also implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar platforms, actively participating in agile ceremonies, and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives. 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

 

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