Application Developer

State of Connecticut • Hartford, CT

15h

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS), is hiring an Application Developer (IT Analyst 3) to support the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The position works with enterprise developers to modernize information systems using newer .NET, SQL, and Microsoft Power Platform technology, within a Health and Human Services Community of Business that supports IT applications and projects at several state agencies. The role also works with BITS teams supporting IT across executive branch agencies.

The Application Developer diagnoses and resolves information-system issues, designs and implements features based on user requirements, maps business requirements to technical solutions, and leads projects. The job class performs complex technical support work and may also function as a working supervisor of IT analysts engaged in systems development or technical support.

This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday. The position is based at 460 Capitol Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. Flexible telework schedules are available, and alternative work schedules may be available after the six-month working test period.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in IT operations, programming, systems/software development, or another IT-related field.
• One year of the general experience must be at the full professional working level, performing a full range of complex technical support functions in an area such as network or system support, software installation and maintenance, application design and development, project coordination, or a closely related complex technical support function.
• Considerable knowledge of systems analysis, design, development, computer programming, information systems, programming languages, and project management.
• Knowledge of data processing and communications operations and equipment, complex operating systems, business information systems re-engineering, network protocols and architecture, systems security and disaster recovery, application development, and database management.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, problem-solving, technical problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prepare correspondence, manuals, reports, and documentation; analyze and resolve operational and communications problems; debug complex software; and resolve complex business and technical problems.
• Supervisory ability.
• College coursework in management information systems, computer science, or a related IT area may substitute for general experience at 15 semester hours per six months, up to four years for a bachelor's degree.
• A master's degree in management information systems, computer science, or electrical engineering may substitute for one additional year of general experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing web-based interfaces using Microsoft .NET.
• Experience developing database solutions using Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience developing system integration pipelines using SSIS.
• Experience developing solutions using Microsoft Power Platform technologies.
• Experience developing reports using Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Debug and resolve issues in information systems.
• Design and implement features based on user requirements.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead projects.
• Diagnose host-system problems and develop and coordinate resolutions.
• Plan, analyze, design, select, install, and implement new technologies; evaluate new technologies and test hardware and software.
• Create design specifications and determine interface and utility requirements.
• Develop and implement network and system security guidelines, and recommend migration and upgrade directions.
• Train operators, systems developers, users, and IT staff on new procedures and technical topics.
• Conduct system performance analysis, tuning, and storage management.
• Coordinate projects, estimate time and costs, manage project budgets and schedules, and oversee technical staff, support personnel, and vendors.
• Prepare procedural specifications and arrange for necessary hardware and software.
• Communicate with business owners and management, facilitate meetings, and contribute to IT policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in Request for Proposal processes and support disaster recovery planning and offsite backups.
• Define data flow and perform related duties.
• Depending on the functional area, perform complex systems programming and software development, database administration, network support, IT security, or working-supervisor duties.

Benefits

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance.
• Flexible telework schedules are available.
• Alternative work schedules may be available after the six-month working test period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed