Applications Systems Specialist I

Secretary of State; North Carolina; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Twelve paid holidays

Personal observance leave day

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The North Carolina Secretary of State is seeking an experienced Application Systems Specialist to perform advanced-level application systems analysis, design, development and support for enterprise applications.

You will lead or coordinate implementations using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript and jQuery, mentor staff, define requirements, and collaborate with business users and IT teams to deliver system improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• High School or GED and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced-level application systems analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and technical support for enterprise applications and related systems.
• Lead or coordinate application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, integrations, and system enhancements.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to application development and support staff.
• Collaborate with business users, IT staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and implement system improvements.

Skills

C#

ASP.NET Core MVC

Microsoft SQL Server

HTML5

JavaScript

jQuery

application development leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT field

Associate degree in computer science or IT field

GED or high school diploma + 8 years experience

Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SQL queries optimization

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State (NC SOS) is the heartbeat of the business community promoting economic growth and protecting the public from financial harm. The Department works with business, banking and legal communities to strengthen our state's economy with a state-of-the-art system of reliable business and governmental records. Plus, we stand as a vigilant guardian against fraud for individuals and businesses alike. Join us in building a secure and prosperous future!

Description of Work

Position Number: 65044657
Salary Grade: DT10
Recruitment Range: $87,617-$109,522
Work Location: Secretary of State/Downtown Raleigh

North Carolina Secretary of State is seeking an experienced Application Systems Specialist to perform advanced-level application systems analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and technical support for enterprise applications and related systems.

This position serves as a developer lead for the development and support of client/server and web-based applications using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery. The Application Systems Specialist will lead or coordinate application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, integrations, and system enhancements.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining applications using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, designing and defining relational databases, reengineering and automating processes to make them more efficient and streamlined, optimizing applications and database performance, defining business rules, developing program specifications, helping employees and customers with system problems, developing complete system documentation, and may supervising lower-level programmers and consultants.

Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to application development and support staff. Reviews technical solutions and development work, establishes and promotes development and support standards, and assists with prioritizing application-related work and resolving complex issues. Collaborates with business users, IT staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and implement system improvements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced work experience with client/server applications development software including C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, developing and optimizing SQL queries.
• Lead or coordinate application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, and system enhancements.
• Strong understanding of databases, APIs, interfaces, data flows, operating systems, and application integrations.
• Advanced level of experience with SQL Server, database relational database design, stored procedures.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise applications, integrations, interfaces, and system dependencies.

Management Preferences

• At least 10 years work history showing advanced professional experience developing, supporting, and maintaining client/server applications using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Advanced proficiency in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries, as well as strong experience with relational database design and stored procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise application integrations, APIs, interfaces, data flows, system dependencies, and operating systems.
• Experience leading or coordinating application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, system enhancements, and other technical initiatives is highly desirable. Evaluate complex technical issues, identify system impacts and dependencies, recommend effective solutions, and provide technical leadership throughout the application development and support lifecycle.

Candidate Preferences & Additional Requirements

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with their application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge, please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Twelve paid holidays
• One personal observance leave day
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Dental and vision coverage
• Additional insurance options, along with retirement benefits

Detailed information about our benefits can be found at NC OSHR: Benefits.

Contact

For further information, please contact: Tameka M. Gentry, Assistant HR Director
North Carolina Secretary of State Human Resources
Old Revenue Building 2 S. Salisbury Street | Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: [phone] | Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.