GeniSys Development Supervisor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 108,771 - 159,733; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Development Lead to join the GeniSys Team in the A&F IT staff, focusing on leading development and supervising the GeniSys development organization. The role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of development experience, knowledge of tax/financial apps and GenTax, and strong SQL/DB skills. Hybrid work is possible; primary location is Chelsea, MA.

Qualifications

• First consideration given to applicants applying within 14 days.
• Minimum of 3 years of full-time IT application development and support experience.
• Substitutions with Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide development guidance and solutioning on the application with a thorough understanding of both business and technical requirements.
• Establish and ensure development standards, testing processes and best practices for delivering scalable, high-quality software.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, provide detailed explanations, root cause analysis and impact reporting.
• Collaborate with Systems Architect and Production Support Managers to ensure a smooth SDLC for the GeniSys platform.
• Manage day-to-day operations for the GeniSys Development team and provide updates to key Application Support Management.

Skills

Hands-on development

Accounting knowledge

Tax/financial applications

GenTax (FAST Enterprises)

Database development

VB.NET/C# languages

Tax business processes

Job description

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Job Description - GeniSys Development Lead (260004NW)

Overview

The Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT (A&F IT) seeks a Development Lead to join the GeniSys Team within A&F IT’s DOR IT Support Bureau. The Development Lead provides technical leadership and supervisory oversight for the GeniSys development organization, managing day-to-day operations while ensuring the delivery of scalable, high-quality software that supports the Department of Revenue’s (DOR’s) tax administration mission. This role requires a strong blend of hands-on technical expertise and people management skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in tax or financial application development and the ability to lead teams through complex software delivery lifecycles in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide development guidance and solutioning on the application with a thorough understanding of both business and technical requirements.
• Establish and ensure development standards, testing processes and best practices for delivering scalable, high-quality software.
• Participate in the development of solutions related to special projects within the GeniSys application.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, provide detailed explanations, root cause analysis and impact reporting.
• Collaborate with the Systems Architect and Production Support Managers to ensure a smooth Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) for the GeniSys platform.
• Manage day-to-day operations for the GeniSys Development team and provide updates to key Application Support Management.
• Participate in war room discussions, providing direction and solutions during critical incidents or high-priority initiatives.
• Serve as the lead for Development Meetings and other executive-level meetings pertaining to development within the GeniSys application.
• Interact with third-party partners including banking partners, Treasury Offset Program (TOP) and the Division of Family and Medical Leave (DFML).
• Coordinate development efforts interfacing with external systems and ensure compliance with partner requirements and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on development experience
• Knowledge of basic accounting methods and principles
• Knowledge of tax and/or financial applications
• Knowledge of FAST Enterprises’ GenTax Product
• Knowledge of database development techniques
• Knowledge of languages such as VB.NET, C#, and related coding
• Knowledge of tax business processes

An external candidate recommended for a position with the Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have (A) at least three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional or practical experience in the field of information technology application development and support, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

• I. An Associate’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• II. A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
• III. A Master’s degree or higher in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Equal Opportunity Statement The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Official Title: App Dev & Support Supervisor

Locations & Job Details

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Chelsea-200 Arlington Street

Job: Information Systems and Technology

Agency: Exec Office of Administration and Finance

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026, 6:39:07 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 108,771.26 - 159,733.86 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Gabriella Knight - 6176262205

Bargaining Unit: 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes