IT Systems Developer II

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

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About The Position

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH), through the Agency of Digital Services, is hiring a senior Windows, Web, and API software developer to design, develop, and maintain mission-critical .NET applications. The developer will work as part of a small team supporting VDH. This is a full-time, permanent State position. A fingerprint background check may be required depending on job duties and work location.

Work is performed in a standard office setting and involves significant interaction with users and project team members. The role requires tact and diplomacy when balancing competing views. Work outside the regular schedule can be anticipated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science; or an associate’s degree in computer science or college-level coursework including 15 computer science credits plus at least two years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration; or at least four years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Nice To Haves

• Windows and web software development experience, especially with the .NET stack.
• Proficiency programming in .NET using VB or C#.
• Experience with XML, HTML, JQuery, and Razor.
• Azure native application development experience.
• Agile Scrum experience.
• SQL Server database development experience.
• Application-level troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Software configuration management experience.
• Knowledge of information security concepts and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, debug, configure, and document .NET software applications for VDH.
• Collaborate with Database Administrators to design and develop SQL Server databases supporting VDH operations.
• Configure and deploy applications, APIs, and jobs in an Azure environment.
• Follow change management procedures for VDH software application deployments and modifications.
• Evaluate existing VDH systems and develop new systems to improve production or workflow as needed.
• Maintain the cybersecurity of VDH systems and data.

Benefits

• 80% of medical premiums paid by the State and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• State defined benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

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