Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) #W2223

Title: Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) #W2223

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist II

Hiring Range: $110,000 - $120,000 per year (salary commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

The BSE department within TSD develops and maintains TSD applications in AWS and provides migration pathways from on-prem applications to AWS. The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) position is responsible for analyzing solutions that require research and design and provide best practices to move to AWS, working closely with the Application Developer (AWS) on most tasks assigned.

Under the direction of the Application Developer (AWS), The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) is responsible in creating, maintaining, and evolving AWS cloud infrastructure for running applications both small to large complex projects that require advanced skill in multiple technical environments to produce integrated solutions to resolve highly complex technical and business issues to serve a diverse audience with varied proficiencies.

The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) developer works with the Architecture and Cybersecurity departments, along with VITA MSI provider Unisys, to complete the Controls Assessment and work with ISRM to get ATO. The developer also works with the Application Developer (AWS) in providing additional support for lines of business

Under the direction of the senior staff, The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) assists project management with analysis and research on technical effort requiring development resources; communicating problems & project risks; designs technical requirements for the project managers/teams; guides and directs work on multiple projects and ensures proper usage as part of the design efforts in building a system to be put into production. A thorough understanding of the SDLC development lifecycle including post production implementation tasks/deliverables.

The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure & Operations teams to ensure the solutions developed conform to the prescribed architecture; ensures solutions are complaint with all security protocols and guidelines; and seeks/obtains input from Enterprise Architecture on items that are architecturally significant and thereby affect development design/approach/solution. Works with VITA AWS Solution provider to confirm with VITA standards and assists in automation of processes working with DevOps teams.

The Web Application Developer, Jr. (AWS) prepares system documents and constructs code to deliver quality, cost effective and timely deliverables according to the department’s lifecycle development approach.

This includes, but is not limited to:
•Clarifying requests for solutions, enhancements or system changes
•Perform estimate analysis on requests, tickets or proposals
•Analyzing user requirements, documents and requests to develop effective automated solutions
•Maintaining production code, programs and supporting test plans and will provide direct support to TSD departments

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge/experience in SDLC using agil