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Job Title: Application Developer

Job Requisition ID: 47519

Closing Date: 06/09/25

Salary: $7,787/Monthly

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 607 E Adams St Springfield, IL 62701-1634

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, supporting the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) performing complex professional and advisory functions related to systems services. 

In this role you will develop and maintain complex applications utilizing the VS.Net and SharePoint environments while connecting to and querying mainframe systems. 

In addition, you will work closely with user community representatives to analyze and document system needs and objectives for maintaining existing applications/systems and for new developments required. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply 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 SharePoint & MS.Net Programmer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), performing complex professional and advisory functions related to systems services.
  • Collaborates with user community representatives to analyze and document system needs and objectives for maintaining existing applications/systems and for new requested developments.
  • Serves as a team leader for designated projects.
  • Develops and constructs audit mechanism and standards to ensure optimum performance of systems.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, 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 coursework in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Systems Services or a related Information Technology field.
     

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing applications utilizing Microsoft .NET technologies in an enterprise environment.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience designing, developing, or maintaining applications that interact with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing or supporting applications that use web APIs (web services).
  • One (1) year of professional experience using Microsoft Graph API to connect web applications to Microsoft applications such as SharePoint and OneDrive.
  • One (1) year of professional experience using Microsoft Power Platform (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) for application development, process automation, and data analysis.
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing business applications using Oracle CX development tools and Salesforce.
  • One (1) year of professional experience developing reports and API’s using SQL Server Reporting Services building integrations using SQL Server Integration Services.
  • Ability to provide leadership to lower-level application developers, including guidance, training, and direction in the development, maintenance, and support of applications and systems.
  • Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement in defining and evaluating problems of an operational or procedural nature.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.
     

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 ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
  • Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
  • Requires ability to lift and carry objects 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.
  • Requires ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.