Software Engineer Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Software Engineer 
Salary $78,467.00 – $117,701.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-04320 ITD 60038103 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division

SEC OFFICE – INFO TECH – NC FAST

Opening Date 04/25/2025 Closing Date 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Applications Systems Analyst II Position Number 60038103 Salary Grade

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Description of Work •This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Has Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC •This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds. The Software Engineer serves as a senior-level technical professional supporting the development, configuration, administration, and maintenance of complex business applications across the department. This position provides end-to-end services within the software development lifecycle, including business analysis, system analysis, programming, testing, and production support. The role also supports data analytics and integration activities and will be involved in new development initiatives and modernization efforts across multiple platforms. Working independently and in a team environment, this position collaborates with internal stakeholders and clients to assess technical requirements, develop custom solutions, and ensure high-quality application delivery. This role also provides mentorship to junior staff and is responsible for monitoring application performance, performing code reviews, and ensuring systems are developed in compliance with security and quality assurance standards.

Key Duties Include:

Lead and participate in requirements gathering, systems analysis, and documentation for new and existing applications. Design and develop complex programs using Microsoft .

NET, SQL

Server Reporting Services, and Power Apps. Develop and maintain application interfaces and services using web standards (REST, SOAP, XML, JSON). Support and optimize databases in Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and other RDBMS platforms. Provide scripting and application support using Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Jupyter Notebooks. Analyze and resolve production issues and provide timely application support for business-critical systems. Collaborate with business analysts and developers using Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence. Create and maintain system documentation, technical specifications, and training materials. Assess application and system performance using monitoring tools and recommend enhancements. Ensure adherence to all security, privacy, and quality assurance standards across application development efforts. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. About the NC 

DHHS Information Technology Division:

In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential health and human services. The IT division (ITD) is one of the divisions that report to the Operational Excellence portfolio. The ITD division comprises six sections: Implementation and Operations, Strategy and Workforce, Enterprise Technology, Vendor and Finance, Data and Analytics, and Cyber and Privacy. Team ITD offers the following services but not limited to implementations, operations, project/portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, digital transformation, IT strategy, enterprise technology, IT contract and vendor management, and data office services.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Visit website for benefits:

https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed “eligible” for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Experience developing/ maintaining applications using Microsoft .NET, Power Apps, or similar platforms. Experience writing/optimizing SQL queries in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle. Experience using Python, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS Experience integrating RESTful APIs or working with web services such as XML, JSON, SOAP, or WSDL. Experience in data analytics/ data visualization using tools like Azure Synapse and Power BI/Tableau.

Management Preferences:

Certifications in Azure, Data Engineering, AWS, or Power Apps Experience in Power Apps or Azure Synapse Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in business application consulting or development
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Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in application consulting or development
OR
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and six years of experience in business application consulting or development
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about

DHHS:

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:

Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”.