IT Systems Developer III

State of Vermont; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage

Dental plan

12 paid holidays

Family medical leave insurance (FMLI)

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Student loan forgiveness program

Job summary

The State of Vermont seeks an IT Systems Developer III to design, develop, and maintain .NET software for the Vermont Department of Health as part of a small team. You will lead coding, testing, and deployment of Windows, Web, and API applications and collaborate on SQL Server databases and Azure deployments.

Ideal candidates bring a strong background in the .NET stack, XML/HTML/JQuery/Razor skills, and a track record in Agile environments, with an emphasis on security and production-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science AND two (2) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.
• OR Associate's degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits AND four (4) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.
• OR Six (6) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Responsibilities

• Designing, coding, testing, debugging, configuring, and documenting .NET software applications for VDH.
• Collaborating with Database Administrators to design and develop databases in SQL Server to support VDH operations.
• Configuring and deploying applications, APIs and jobs in Azure environment.
• Complying with change management procedures for VDH software application deployments and modifications.
• Studying existing VDH systems to evaluate effectiveness and developing new systems to improve production or workflow as required.
• Maintaining cybersecurity of VDH systems and data.

Skills

Windows and Web Software Development

Agile Scrum

Troubleshooting and debugging

Software configuration management

Information Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science AND 2+ years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration

Associate's degree in computer science or 15 CS credits AND 4+ years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration

Six or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration

Tools

.NET stack

VB or C#

XML

HTML

JQuery

Razor

SQL Server

Job description

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Use your software development skills to support mission critical .NET applications at the Vermont Department of Health (VDH)! The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is currently hiring a senior Windows, Web and API Software (.NET) Developer to design, develop, and maintain .NET software applications for VDH as part of a small team of Developers. This is a full-time permanent position with the State that comes with an excellent total compensation package.

Responsibilities of the IT Systems Developer will include:

• Designing, coding, testing, debugging, configuring, and documenting .NET software applications for VDH
• Collaborating with Database Administrators to design and develop databases in SQL Server to support VDH operations
• Configuring and deploying applications, APIs and jobs in Azure environment
• Complying with change management procedures for VDH software application deployments and modifications
• Studying existing VDH systems to evaluate effectiveness and developing new systems to improve production or workflow as required
• Maintaining cybersecurity of VDH systems and data

A fingerprint-supported background check may be required based on the assigned job duties and location.

Who May Apply

This position, IT Systems Developer III (Job Requisition #55692), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Class Definition

This is the third level of five in the Systems Developer series. The position is primarily responsible for analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of new or existing software applications within a State of Vermont organization, professional programming, data base administration, and systems analysis work for a department or agency of Vermont State Government. Class incumbents are technical experts in their field. This level is different from the Systems Developer II position in that it requires a greater level of experience and ability to work independently, adds responsibilities for researching and improving the overall software development process, and may also act as a technical team lead. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative or professional supervisor.

Work is performed in a standard office setting and there is considerable interaction with users and members of project teams requiring some tact and diplomacy to balance competing views. Work outside of regular work schedule can be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science AND two (2) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

OR

Associate's degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits AND four (4) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

OR

Six (6) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Windows and Web Software Development (especially .NET stack)
• Programming proficiency in .NET (VB or C#)
• XML, HTML, JQuery, Razor
• Agile Scrum
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills at the application level.
• Software configuration management
• Information Security concepts and best practices

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.