Information Systems Applications Specialist III
About The Position
The Information Systems Applications Specialist III is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading and executing the analysis, design, development, integration, and support of critical business application systems. The specialist works with departmental leadership, finance teams, end users, and cross-functional technical teams to assess business requirements and develop robust, secure software solutions. The role oversees the full application development lifecycle, from translating operational workflows into technical specifications through application programming, testing, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement. It also includes documenting systems, supporting users, and mentoring lower-level technical personnel.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following qualification pathways:
- Pathway 1: Complete 12 semester hours in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, plus 3 years of hands-on experience in applications development and systems analysis.
- Pathway 2: Complete at least 156 hours of vocational or technical education courses resulting in a formal certification in applications development, plus 3 years of hands-on experience in applications development and systems analysis.
- Pathway 3: Have an equivalent combination of education and specialized experience, substituting 1 year of full-time applications development experience for the required educational coursework, plus 3 additional years of specialized experience in applications development and systems analysis (4 years total without coursework).
- Strong proficiency in modern programming languages, database structures, coding standards, secure coding practices, and technical system architectures.
- Ability to analyze complex user needs, assess software logic, translate business rules into technical code, and troubleshoot production issues.
- Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment, facilitate cross-team discussions, and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Understanding of data confidentiality, agency security standards, and state and federal rules governing public sector data systems.
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and translate agency business needs and user requirements into functional requirements, system architectures, and technical specifications.
- Develop program logic, workflow diagrams, screen layouts, user interfaces, station criteria, and data reporting structures.
- Evaluate technology tools, design techniques, prototypes, and instructional methods and recommend solutions.
- Perform systems design and application programming.
- Write secure, maintainable code that follows development frameworks, data security standards, and industry best practices.
- Participate in the integration, deployment, and enhancement of enterprise applications and databases.
- Design, execute, and coordinate unit, system integration, regression, stress/performance, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Diagnose defects, debug code, and implement modifications and corrections.
- Conduct system maintenance, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
- Prepare development documentation, user manuals, and technical specifications for new or modified applications.
- Lead and participate in technical walkthroughs and code reviews.
- Provide technical assistance, user support, and guidance or training to lower-level development staff and operational end users.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
