IT Systems Developer III

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 III 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 junior developers. Provide advanced technical solutions based on the organization's direction, operations, processes, and principles.

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This position is based out of Waterbury with some telework available. 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 analytical and organizational skills. Leadership skills with ability to mentor junior developers and lead technical training sessions. 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. Ability to evaluate and estimate system development costs. A fingerprint-supported background check may be required based on the assigned job duties and location.

Who May Apply This position, IT Systems Developer III (Job Requisition #54955), 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 some tact and diplomacy to balance competing views. Work outside of regular work schedule can be anticipated. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science AND two (2) 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 four (4) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration. OR Six (6) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Preferred Qualifications 4-6+ years of development experience Expert knowledge of systems analysis, system design and database architecture. Extensive Experience with: Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL React.js, Node.js, and Express.js and/or Next.js Analyzing and refining requirements Technical documentation Cross-team collaboration with technical and non-technical partners Experience with: Azure Cloud platforms, including Azure CI/CD Pipelines Agile environment using Azure DevOps (ADO) Windows and Linux Bash scripting Informix ColdFusion Java ASP.NET / .Net C# HTML/CSS and JavaScript Okta integrations (specifically within React/Node applications hosted in Azure)

Git Version Control Knowledge of:

Integration architecture, as well as Web Services API and third-party integration tools (for example DreamFactory, MuleSoft, Rhapsody). Public Sector and Human Services technology IIS and Apache Tomcat Web Server Administration MS Access 2016 and VBA 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.

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