Software Engineer

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% retirement plan and long-term/disab

Life insurance $25,000

Flexible schedule and leave policies

Job summary

South Dakota State Government, through the Bureau of Information and Technology, seeks software engineers for statewide SD positions. You will develop, maintain, and enhance business applications, collaborating with agency staff to understand processes and deliver citizen services.

Candidates should have knowledge of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, and Microsoft technologies (Visual Studio, .NET, SQL Server, Power BI). Leadership and project management are beneficial, with opportunities for growth and a

Qualifications

• A degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum Methodology, SDLC implementations, and Microsoft products (MS Visual Studio, Visio, .NET Framework, MS SQL Server, Power BI, PowerApps, Office 365, Visual Basic) is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience executing the SDLC against large systems implementations and architecture design.
• Leadership and project management skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Write and test code, develop UI components, and create data visualizations to support high-quality tools and systems.
• Collaborate with agency staff to understand business processes and design solutions that deliver services to citizens.
• Work with mentors to perform application development tasks aligned with skill level.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

SDLC

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

MS Visual Studio

Visio

.NET Framework

Microsoft SQL Server

Power BI

PowerApps

Office 365 Suite

Visual Basic

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job ID: 38445

Agency: Bureau of Information and Technology

Location: Statewide within the state of South Dakota

Salary: $68,256.72-$85,315.68 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: 06

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Information and Technology. For more information on the Bureau of Information and Technology, please visit https://www.sd.gov/bit .

Are you a talented, creative software development professional, interested in working in a team atmosphere to help solve our clients' most complex issues? Are you interested in working in one of the hottest areas of the market today, creating new solutions for our clients?

Software Engineers work closely with South Dakota state agency staff to create, maintain, and enhance business applications. They partner with clients to understand agency business processes, then identify and build solutions that help deliver services to citizens. Work includes writing and testing code, developing interactive user interface components, and creating data visualizations to support high-quality tools and systems. Incumbents collaborate with a Bureau of Information and Telecommunications mentor and perform application development tasks aligned with their skill level.

Benefits of working for the State of South Dakota include:

• 6% fully matched retirement plan. Includes long term disability and family survivor benefits.
• $25,000 paid life insurance.
• Flexible work schedule and generous leave policies.
• Stable industry sector.
• Ability to maintain great work/life balance with little to no travel or overtime.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A degree in Information Systems, Computer science, or equivalent work experience is preferred. Experience in Agile/Scrum Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) implementations, and Microsoft products (MS Visual Studio, Visio, .NET Framework, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, PowerApps, Office 365 Suite, Visual Basic) is also preferred. Demonstrated experience executing the SDLC against large systems implementations, solution development and application architecture with JEE(J2EE) or .Net, and performing conceptual and technical designs, including the use of object-oriented analysis and design techniques will serve beneficial. Leadership and project management are beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• project management;
• principles, theories, and concepts of computer science;
• business process analysis;
• application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and functional requirements definition;
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC);
• Azure DevOps for ALM;
• process modeling;
• relational database modeling and Microsoft SQL;
• database management systems;
• reporting systems such as SQL Server Reporting Services or Crystal Reports;
• application development using Microsoft Visual Studio and/or the ServiceNow platform;
• Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework;
• UI frameworks such as Bootstrap, AJAX, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS;
• programming languages such as VB, C#, JavaScript, .NET, and Microsoft SQL;
• Single Sign-On (SSO) fundamentals;
• APIs and system to system communication.

Skills to:

• apply application design and coding standards;
• use logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem solving to address business needs;
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• build and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers and agency staff;
• deliver high quality customer service;
• maintain strong attention to detail; and,
• adapt to evolving technology needs and agency requirements.

Ability to:

• work effectively in a team environment;
• show initiative in completing tasks and improving processes; and,
• support vendor applications and internally developed systems.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'

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