Senior Frontend Developer Specialist – EHRA

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); Ibrido; USD 88.000 - 131.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

State of North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology is seeking an Applications Systems Specialist I (NS) within the DIT Transportation division. The role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting enterprise web apps for employees and citizens, with emphasis on modern frontend tech and AI-assisted development.

The position requires a BS/IT degree with multiple years of progressive experience, or equivalent combinations.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field 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.
• Position designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and exempt from State HR Act.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, test, implement, and support complex web applications using JavaScript, React, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, and Drupal.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools as part of daily lifecycle to accelerate coding and improve quality.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to developers through code reviews and standards.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to translate requirements into user-centered web solutions.
• Design and implement solutions utilizing Drupal, Azure services, APIs, and modern cloud technologies.
• Apply AI-powered tools to improve software quality via automated testing and documentation.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging AI technologies to enhance team effectiveness and delivery of digital services.
• Ensure applications meet accessibility, security, performance, and responsive UX standards.
• Lead troubleshooting, incident response, and production support for critical web applications.

Conoscenze

JavaScript

React

Vue.js

HTML

CSS

GitHub Copilot

AI-powered tools

API-driven architectures

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT

Associate degree in CS/IT

GED + 8 years experience

Strumenti

Drupal

Azure

GitHub Copilot

Descrizione del lavoro

Agency

Department of Information Technology

Division

DIT Transportation

Job Classification Title

Applications Systems Specialist I (NS)

Position Number

65021819

Grade

DT10

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Salary Range: $87,617 - $131,426

The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act

This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. Any telework will be under the conditions of the state Teleworking Program Policy and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time in the employer’s sole discretion.

The Senior Frontend Developer serves as a technical leader within the Web Systems team, responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise web applications that serve employees, business partners, and citizens across North Carolina. This position combines hands-on development with technical leadership while leveraging modern AI-assisted development practices, including GitHub Copilot and emerging generative AI technologies, to deliver secure, accessible, scalable, and user-centered digital web solutions. The role will help shape the future of frontend development within the organization by driving user experience, automation, and adoption of AI-powered tools that improve developer productivity and software quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and support complex web applications using modern frontend technologies including JavaScript, React, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, and enterprise content management platforms such as Drupal
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot and emerging generative AI technologies, as part of the daily software development lifecycle to accelerate coding, improve quality, enhance documentation, and streamline delivery
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to developers through code reviews, architectural discussions, development standards, AI-enabled development practices, and continuous learning initiatives
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and translate those needs into innovative, user-centered web solutions that improve customer and employee experiences
• Design and implement solutions utilizing Drupal CMS, Azure-hosted services, APIs, workflow automation, and modern cloud-based technologies that support enterprise business processes
• Apply AI-powered tools and techniques to improve software quality through automated testing, code analysis, accessibility validation, troubleshooting, documentation generation, and development workflow optimization
• Evaluate, pilot, and champion emerging AI technologies, development frameworks, and productivity tools, identifying opportunities to enhance team effectiveness and accelerate delivery of digital services
• Ensure applications meet established standards for accessibility, security, performance, maintainability, and responsive user experience across browsers and devices
• Lead troubleshooting, incident response, and production support activities for critical web applications while participating in on-call and after-hours support when needed
• Create and maintain technical documentation, implementation strategies, development standards, and AI-assisted best practices that promote consistency, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the team

About the Division

The Web Systems unit directs all Internet/Intranet based application development, reports, server/system architecture, and web system maintenance for the NCDOT infrastructure. The Web Systems unit employs management, architects, application developers, web designers and subject matter experts to meet the growing business and technological needs of NCDOT departments and external users.

The Web Systems unit meets with NCDOT clients and gathers established strategic business requirements needed to create NCDOT web-based content, applications, and servers. These applications are used to improve internal and external user productivity and communication. The Web Systems unit continues to maintain these applications throughout the application’s lifecycle.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience leveraging GitHub Copilot, large language models (LLMs), and AI-powered developer tools as part of day-to-day frontend development workflows
• Experience with extending Drupal with modern tooling like the Entity Construction Kit
• Experience building accessible, customer-focused web applications using React, Vue.js, Drupal, Azure services, and modern API-driven architectures

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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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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

OR

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

OR

High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.