Application Developer

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services including Information Technology project delivery, maintenance and support. This position is within Agency Services Supporting Michigan Department of Civil Service (MDCR), Michigan Civil Service Commission (MCSC), and Michigan Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) with MCSC as primary support. We are looking for a person that understands the value of public service in a diverse environment and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens. This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning they can explain things to an individual or large group in a way that they can understand and relate to, not necessarily an orator. We would love someone who is a motivator and leader. You need to be organized, have good time management skills, and know the importance of a timeline. We need someone who is reliable and honest and who keeps their word and commitments to their colleagues and customers. We want someone who comes to work to work and holds themselves and their staff accountable. You need to embrace diversity, have a team-oriented mindset, and learn to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals. Strong communications skills are a must. This position will function as a .NET application developer. This position is responsible for application development projects and maintenance which focus on achieving the goals and mission for MCSC. This position has responsibilities during all phases of the software development lifecycle. If you are a self-motivated person with a proven track record, who seeks challenging work in a high-paced environment, we are really interested in hearing from you.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required for the Bachelor's degree path.
• Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician.
• Two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician.
• Four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
• Must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communicator, able to explain things to an individual or large group in a way that they can understand and relate to.
• Motivator and leader.
• Organized.
• Good time management skills.
• Knows the importance of a timeline.
• Reliable and honest.
• Keeps their word and commitments to their colleagues and customers.
• Comes to work to work and holds themselves and their staff accountable.
• Embraces diversity.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Learns to communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals.
• Self-motivated person with a proven track record.
• Seeks challenging work in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Application development projects and maintenance which focus on achieving the goals and mission for MCSC.
• Responsibilities during all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

• In-state remote work options
• Tuition reduction program at several higher education institutions
• A variety of benefits
• Access to professional development training
• Excellent vacation and sick time policies
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500 (may be eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level