Senior Application Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Opt S)

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

32d

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking to hire an energetic applicant to serve as a Senior Application Developer supporting OIG's CASE web application using C#, NET Core, Entity Framework, SQL Server, and other various web technologies in support of OIG's CASE system. This position will provide technical assistance on the management information systems for OIG staff in administrative matters, including, working cohesively with internal and external partners. The desired candidate will be adaptable, possess strong organizational and communication skills, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely completion of work is achieved. The desired applicant must be able to research, develop, evaluate, resolve technical issues, and enhance OIG computer systems. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. Employees receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually. New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually. Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually. (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today! At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained. HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields, supplemented by three (3) years of professional experience in a related Information Technology field
Three (3) years of professional experience developing applications using NET Core, C# or similar object-oriented programming languages and NET application development technologies
Three (3) years of professional experience in SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services
Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing Team Foundation Server or other version control software
Requires the ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional experience developing applications using NET Core, C# or similar object-oriented programming languages and NET application development technologies
Three (3) years of professional experience in SQL Server and SQL Server Reporting Services
Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing Team Foundation Server or other version control software
Two (2) years of professional experience in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Enterprise Business Intelligence, specifically, SAS Enterprise Guide
Two (2) years of professional experience in Base SAS Programming and SAS ad-hoc reporting capacity
Three (3) years of professional experience in Teradata Structured Query Language (SQL) programming

Responsibilities

Serves as a Senior Application Developer in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Manages client or server in software development and upgrades to achieve maximum system performance
Plans and develops conversions to new technologies and upgrades of existing technologies to newer versions for CASE
Assists with operation of the OIG Information Technology Helpdesk
Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)