Senior Software Engineer (DTI)

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further! The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services. Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development. DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field. In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale. To learn more visit DTI’s Website at https://dti.delaware.gov/ DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely. Principal responsibilities include the planning, requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, system integration, and documenting of software components of complex, multi-tier government systems. Responsible for evaluating user requests for new programs, modifications to existing programs, and system integration of off the shelf Products. Performs research and gathers relevant data to determine feasibility, appropriateness, and cost and time required. Prepares detailed estimates in order to obtain approval to proceed. Prepares detailed program specifications. Develops software according to approved specifications, tests and debug programs for the delivery of quality applications. Creates system and user documentation. Monitors ongoing program and system performance. Provides training and mentors less experienced team members. Manages external vendor relationships for various COTS applications. Coordinates implementation of software releases, patches and application enhancements. Ensures vendor compliance with statewide technology standards and policies. The Sr. Software Engineer must be a fast learner with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and able to work with minimal supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Sr. Software Engineer must be able to work well with a diverse group of team members to deliver software solutions on time, on budget and within specifications. The Sr. Software Engineer will report to the Application Development Manager (DMV) responsible for the particular application area.

Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
Possesses professional certifications commensurate with advanced to expert technical capabilities
Possess a minimum of 5 years’ technical experience that includes the development of Client Server applications with specific experience in the full lifecycle development of .NET applications
Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience of Client Server programming with a minimum of 4 years in building web applications
Possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience in .NET technologies such as .NET 3.0 or greater, C#.NET, C#, or C++

Nice To Haves

Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field
Possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience of programming in an environment consisting of Oracle or SQL Server
Possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience in customer support, application vendor management, and application trouble-shooting
Possess basic training in project management principles and practices
Possess knowledge in Cloud and Mobile technologies a plus

Responsibilities

Planning, requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, system integration, and documenting of software components of complex, multi-tier government systems.
Evaluating user requests for new programs, modifications to existing programs, and system integration of off the shelf Products.
Performing research and gathers relevant data to determine feasibility, appropriateness, and cost and time required.
Preparing detailed estimates in order to obtain approval to proceed.
Preparing detailed program specifications.
Developing software according to approved specifications, tests and debug programs for the delivery of quality applications.
Creating system and user documentation.
Monitoring ongoing program and system performance.
Providing training and mentors less experienced team members.
Managing external vendor relationships for various COTS applications.
Coordinating implementation of software releases, patches and application enhancements.
Ensuring vendor compliance with statewide technology standards and policies.

Benefits

DTI’s Benefits to include: Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care), Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually.
State funded learning opportunities, mentor programs and professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/agencies/index.shtml .

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