Software Engineer

South Dakota State Government; South Dakota; On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays

Health insurance options

Job summary

The Bureau of Information and Technology of the State of South Dakota seeks a talented software development professional for a statewide full-time role. You will work with agency staff to build, maintain, and enhance business applications, using modern tooling and data visualization techniques to support public services.

Expect collaboration in a team setting, adherence to SDLC and Agile/Scrum practices, and opportunities to contribute across a range of systems, with mentorship and a stable,

Qualifications

• A degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and test code to develop and maintain business applications.
• Develop interactive UI components for user interfaces.
• Create data visualizations to support tools and systems for citizens and staff.
• Collaborate with agency staff and mentors to deliver applications aligned with SDLC principles.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

SDLC

OO design

UI development

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

MS Visual Studio

Visio

.NET Framework

Microsoft SQL Server

Power BI

PowerApps

Office 365

Visual Basic

Job description

Statewide, SD | Information and Technology | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

68,256 - 85,315 US per year

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Job ID: 38445
Agency: Bureau ofInformation and Technology
Location:Statewide within the state of South DakotaSalary:$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);
• 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;
• UI frameworks such as Bootstrap, AJAX, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS;
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

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.