AFS Developer (IT SYSTEMS TECHNICAL SPECIALIST (REPOST))

State of Maryland; Essex (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking an AFS Developer to support the agency’s enterprise software portfolio, focusing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. You will bridge high-level development with day-to-day operations to ensure 24/7 system reliability.

Key work includes configuring X++ modifications, automating workflows with Power Automate and RPA, and delivering Power BI dashboards for PMO/DCIO visibility. Strong .NET/C#/Visual Studio skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software.
• Notes: various substitutions for education/experience allowed by state.”
• One year or more of relevant cloud ERP and Dynamics 365 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement major modifications using X++ and AOT elements.
• Develop Microsoft Power Automate and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline operational workflows.
• Design, test, and maintain robust software solutions using .NET, C#, X++, Visual Studio tailored to business needs.
• Develop and support Power BI integrations and SSRS report customization for executive visibility.
• Develop major and minor modifications using best practices within the D365 framework.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / MIS

Tools

X++

AOT elements

.NET

C#

Visual Studio

Power Automate

RPA

Power BI

SSRS

D365

Job description

Introduction

When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

This is a full-time contractual position

This is a full-time contractual position. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

GRADE

21

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Office of Technology for Human Services
1100 Eastern Blvd
Baltimore, MD, 21221

Main Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of the AFS Developer is to support all technical aspects, maintenance, and optimization of the agency’s enterprise software portfolio, focusing primarily on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solution. Embedded within the Operations Digital Solutions Pillar of the Technical Support Team, this role serves as the critical bridge between high-level technical development—designing custom solutions and automation using and Power Automate—and day-to-day operational stability to ensure 24/7 system reliability.

POSITION DUTIES

• Design, develop, and implement major modifications using X++ and AOT elements.


• Develop Microsoft Power Automate and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline operational workflows and reduce manual intervention.


• Design, test, and maintain robust software solutions using .NET, C#, X++, Visual Studio tailored to specific business needs.


• Develop and support Power BI integrations and SSRS report customization to provide executive-level visibility for the PMO and DCIO.


• Develop major and minor modifications using best practices with the D365 framework.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology for four years of the required experience.


• Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for four years of the required experience.


• Candidates may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.


• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology and three years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for the required experience.


• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or a similar cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to manage workflows, process financial transactions, or generate administrative reports.


• One year of experience processing financial accounts, system adjustments, or benefits payments (such as Emergency Assistance or child placement subsidies) within a local, state, or federal government agency.


• One year of the required experience must have involved utilizing a cloud-based automated financial system to manage enterprise workflows, accounting, or budgeting.


• One year of the required experience must have been in a human services or government agency environment managing service logs, tracking cases, or auditing benefit payment distributions (such as emergency assistance or placement subsidies).


• One year of experience using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets, validate data accuracy, and track financial reconciliations or retroactive adjustments.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Equal Employment Mandate

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.