Lead Application Developer

Job Title: Lead Application Developer

Job Requisition ID: 47429

Closing Date: 06/03/25

Salary: $7,787 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

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 a Lead Application Developer supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) by coordinating and conducting complex web application development for the Web Application Development unit.  

In this role, you will analyze and recommend innovative procedures and technologies to enhance website and application performance. 

You’ll also provide critical support for both scheduled and emergency maintenance, while serving as a team lead on highly complex, high-impact 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

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 administrative direction, serves as a Lead Application Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) by coordinating and conducting complex web application development for the Web Application Development unit.
• Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve supported websites and web applications.
• Serves as a primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to assigned websites and web applications.
• Represents the web development team by attending meetings and conferences as the subject matter expert for their supported systems.
• Serves as a team leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Web Development field by continuing education through attendance in meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques and procedures
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated 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 three (3) years of professional experience in Web Services or a related Information Technology field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) three (3) years of professional experience designing and developing public-facing browser-based web sites and web applications using Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and technologies such as– ASP.net or  C# ; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MVC, SQL, SQL Reporting Services, and Stored Procedures, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and performance.
• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical evaluations, usability analysis, and recommending improvements to web applications and sites to enhance functionality, maintainability, and user experience.
• Three (3) years of professional experience supporting scheduled and remedial maintenance for enterprise-level websites and web applications, including diagnosing errors, optimizing system performance, and ensuring continues operational integrity.
• Three (3) years of professional experience leading complex projects in an Information Technology environment, including defining scope, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverables align with stakeholder requirements.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of technical staff or project teams to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and according to established standards.
• Ability to conduct logical data analysis, identify root causes of operational or procedural problems, and recommend and implement effective technical solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal teams, vendors, stakeholders, and client agencies to support project success and system continuity.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to clearly articulate to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences through documentation, presentations, and collaboration.

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 the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a  tax compliance and position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.

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