Platform Architect - Tax Processing Integration (Information Systems Analyst III, Option A)

Governor of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Innovation & Technology seeks an Information Systems Analyst III to lead and implement integration solutions for the Illinois Department of Revenue. This role involves software development, project leadership, and advanced technical advisory functions promoting innovative IT strategies.

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation time annually

Paid sick time annually

Paid parental leave

Pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Requires 4 years of college coursework in computer science or related fields.
• Requires 5 years of professional experience in Application Services or related IT field.
• Proficient in software development, project leadership, and various integration tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tax Application Architect, supporting IT for Department of Innovation & Technology.
• Design and implement integration architecture across departments.
• Coordinate and lead complex IT projects.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Software Development

Systems Analysis

Project Management

Data Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

MS Dynamics

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Requisition ID:47964

Posting Date: 06/16/2025
Closing Date: 06/30/2025
Agency:Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title:INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST III - 21167
Skill Option:Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $8,821 a month; Full Range $8,821 - $13,114 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Solutions Architect supporting The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), providing highly advanced technical specialist and advisory functions in planning, implementing, and coordinating integrations solution engineering. In this role you will develop code, configure middleware platforms, and write scripts or workflows to enable data exchange between systems. In addition, you will conduct and coordinate in-depth enterprise-wide management studies involving extensive technical research and systems analysis and serve as a project lead coordinating and conducting application solutions related projects of a complex nature. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Under administrative direction, serves as the Tax Application Architect providing highly complex professional and advisory functions for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) Systems Development and Support Division (SysDev).
• Designs, plans, and implements integration solution architecture across sections within the Department of Innovation and Technology and Illinois Department of Revenue.
• Serves as a project leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
• Serves as the Azure DevOps Administrator for DoIT/IDOR, developing policies and procedures for creation of, modifications to, and maintenance of DevOps projects.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires five (5) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.
  

Specialized Skills

• Requires five (5) years of professional mentoring, training, and guiding junior development staff, including the planning, execution, and oversight of application development projects.
• Requires five (5) years of professional experience designing, developing, and deploying integration solutions using low-code/ no-code cloud platforms (MS Dynamics, etc.) and enterprise-wide middleware integration tools such AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Requires five (5) years of professional experience designing and developing backend systems using relational databases and analytics platforms, including middleware technologies, Microsoft Dataverse, or Microsoft Power Platform.
• Requires five (5) years of professional experience managing and delivering complex IT projects, including cross-functional coordination, technical leadership, and stakeholder communication.
  

Preferred Qualfications

• Five (5) years of professional mentoring, training, and guiding junior development staff, including the planning, execution, and oversight of application development projects.
• Five (5) years of professional experience designing, developing, and deploying integration solutions using low-code/ no-code cloud platforms (MS Dynamics, etc.) and enterprise-wide middleware integration tools such AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Five (5) years of professional experience designing and developing backend systems using relational databases and analytics platforms, including middleware technologies, Microsoft Dataverse, or Microsoft Power Platform.
• Five (5) years of professional experience managing and delivering complex IT projects, including cross-functional coordination, technical leadership, and stakeholder communication.
• Five (5) years of professional experience administering and configuring Azure DevOps environments, including setting up projects, managing user access, and creating build/release pipelines.
• Five (5) years of professional experience designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful and SOAP-based APIs for system integration and data exchange across platforms.
• Five (5) years of professional experience executing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) operations, performing complex data mapping and transformation, and ensuring data consistency and integrity across disparate systems.
• Thorough knowledge of enterprise applications development, including proficiency in MS SQL, DB2 database systems, and web technologies such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and SharePoint Online
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data, evaluate technical and operational challenges, and recommend strategic solutions.
• Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

• Requires the ability to verify identity and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires ability to travel in performance of duties.
• Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.
• Requires ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine.
• Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties.
• Requires the ability to pass a tax compliance check.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position.

Work Hours: M-F; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Work Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Madison Beyer
Email: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Statement of Economic Interests:
This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com– click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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