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Job Title: Application Developer

Job Requisition ID: 47885

Closing Date: 7/2/25

Salary: $6,952 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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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 an Application Developer performing difficult and specialized professional applications programming. 

In this role you will develop logic to produce specific tasks using the various IES (Integrated Eligibility Systems) Eligibility Support Unit DB2 data structures. 

In addition, you will complete program specifications and system documentation and coordinate the timely completion of requests; and provide technical assistance to lower-level professional staff.  

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

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Essential Functions

  • Under general direction, serves as an Application Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Human Services (DHS) performing difficult and specialized professional applications programming.
  • Develops logic to produce specific tasks using the various IES (Integrated Eligibility Systems) Eligibility Support Unit DB2 data structures Completes program specifications and system documentation.
  • Conducts comprehensive studies and analysis of related user needs to determine technical needs based on departmental policy of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medical Eligibility Systems.
  • Provides technical assistance to lower-level professional staff on new or revised systems.
  • Attends formal and informal training to develop the knowledge and technical computer skills required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerate above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Application Services or related Information Technology field. 
     

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1) year of professional experience refining and improving applications utilizing Web Based platforms, midrange platforms, operating systems, Windows Operating Systems, JAVA, XML, Informatica, SQL Server, and DB2.
  • One (1) year of professional experience with relational database design, object-oriented analysis, design and query analysis and optimization.
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing code with Elixir and utilization of Informatica products.
  • One (1) year of professional experience conducting comprehensive studies and analysis of related user needs utilizing TANF, SNAP, and Medical Eligibility Systems.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
  • Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
  • Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.

 

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
  • Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • Requires ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
  • Requires ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
  • Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

 The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.