Web Developer / Information Systems Analyst I, Option W
About The Position
The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is hiring a Web Developer to support the Illinois State Police. The position performs difficult and specialized professional programming work in the law enforcement unit B, including development and enhancement of web applications and distributed systems. The role designs and writes program specifications and code for complex systems and performs technical and advisory work in application design, construction, and maintenance. It also consults with users about distributed and web-based data-processing needs and technical studies, and improves supported application systems through analysis and recommendations. The Web Developer serves as a resource for system users, technical staff, and ISP help desk personnel, and provides guidance and training to lower-level staff. The position is expected to keep current with developments in information technology through online training, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences. The position is based at 801 S 7th St, Springfield, Illinois, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary. The role requires travel, on-call availability, and work outside normal hours when needed to meet deadlines.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of four years of college, with coursework in computer science or a directly related field.
- At least one year of professional experience in Web Services or a related Information Technology field.
- At least one year of professional experience designing, developing, and enhancing complex web applications and distributed systems.
- At least one year of professional experience developing web applications with object-oriented programming languages and applying OO principles to create scalable, maintainable, and modular solutions.
- At least one year of professional experience building and maintaining web applications using .NET (Framework and Core), C#.NET, JQuery/JavaScript, and SQL Server, including complex routines, interfaces, and data-driven components.
- At least one year of professional experience conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements, evaluating existing architectures, recommending improvements, and supporting technical planning and decision-making.
- Ability to verify identity and obtain employment authorization for a permanent full-time State of Illinois position.
- Ability to pass a position-specific agency background check and self-disclose criminal history.
- Ability to travel for work, serve on call, and work outside normal hours to meet deadlines.
- Ability to use agency-supplied equipment and attend relevant seminars, conferences, and training.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to prepare testing plans, test scripts, and test data for new or modified applications.
- Ability to analyze data and system behavior to identify, diagnose, and resolve operational or procedural problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, associates, vendors, clients, and others.
- Verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts and prepare documentation, recommendations, and specifications.
- Organizational and prioritization skills to manage competing assignments, emergency requests, and a fast-paced application development environment.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of professional web development experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for source control, work item management, build and release pipelines, and collaboration in structured project environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and write program specifications and code for complex distributed-systems enhancements and new web application development.
- Perform technical and advisory work in application design, construction, and maintenance.
- Interview and consult with users about distributed- and web-based data-processing needs and technical studies.
- Maintain and analyze supported application systems and recommend and implement new procedures and techniques to improve them.
- Serve as a resource and contact for web-system users, technical staff, and ISP help desk personnel.
- Guide and train lower-level staff on programming techniques, applications, documentation, standards, and requirements.
- Keep current with information technology developments through continuing education, training, meetings, seminars, and conferences.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision plans.
- Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on position.
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, depending on state employment tenure.
- 12 days of paid sick time annually, with year-to-year carryover.
- Three paid personal business days per year.
- 13–14 paid holidays per year, depending on election years.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan.
- Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP).
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
