Application Developer - ITPA P11

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) in Michigan is seeking an Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11 in Lansing. You will assist in coding, testing, and maintenance under senior staff guidance, contributing to system updates within a collaborative team.

The role involves learning new tools and agency systems, participating in the software development lifecycle, and working with clients and vendors to deliver reliable solutions that meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of IT fields.
• Associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in IT and two years of related experience; or two years as an IT Student Assistant may substitute for education.
• High school level with four years of IT experience or four years as an IT Student Assistant may substitute for education. Some roles may require IT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, testing, and implementation of applications and system enhancements.
• Learn and use development tools and agency systems under guidance from senior staff.
• Contribute to the software development lifecycle and collaborate with clients, vendors, and leadership.

Skills

Coding

Testing

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Associate's degree in IT

High school + 4 years IT experience

Job description

About DTMB:

Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About this position:

This position supports application development activities for systems used by the Department of Attorney General (AG), Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA), and the Unemployment Insurance Appellate Commission (UIAC). The junior developer assists with coding, testing, and maintenance tasks that help meet each agency’s business needs. Under the guidance of senior developers, this role contributes to system updates and enhancements and learns how new features and functions are designed to work within existing architectures.

This position supports other team members by assisting with technical tasks and learning to use development tools and agency systems. The role participates in various phases of the software development lifecycle with guidance from senior staff and contractors. Responsibilities include helping with the design, development, testing, and implementation of applications and system enhancements, as well as gaining exposure to new tools and technologies that support agency modernization efforts. As part of a collaborative technical team, this position works with clients, vendors, and DTMB leadership to contribute to reliable solutions that meet key business needs while building skills and experience in the development platforms used by the organization.

View the position description here: ITPA P11

Position Location:

This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule with 2 days required in the office per week. Selected candidates who have been approved to work a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Signing Bonus:

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, excellent vacation and sick time policies and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the state of Michigan employee family if you are interested.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Education

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11

Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience

No specific type or amount is required.

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst P11

Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement. Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst.pdf