Web Architect (IT Systems Technical Specialist)

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) seeks an experienced web developer to build and maintain the MLDS website, creating interfaces for customized data inquiries and forms that integrate with reporting tools. The role designs page layouts and ensures accessibility compliance while supporting staff on dashboards and online tools.

The candidate will map database elements, integrate with Power BI, Oracle Web Center and Jira, and provide technical guidance, security audits, and

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining websites.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the MLDS website and its interfaces for customized data inquiries.
• Designs mapping structures and layouts for web pages and integrates with agency reporting tools and dashboards.
• Performs security-related audits, policy updates and system monitoring to support agency goals.

Skills

Web development

Web design

Documentation

Cloud administration

Security auditing

Tools

Power BI

Oracle Web Center

JIRA

Webflow

Job description

This position provides custom web development and design for the MLDS website.

Duties Include

• Provides all aspects of the development and ongoing maintenance of the MLDS website, including design of interfaces that allow users the ability to create customized data inquiries. Create designs and online forms to integrate with agency reporting tools. Supports staff who are developing dashboards and online tools to improve technical functionality.
• Develops the mapping structure of database elements which will be used on Web Portal. Designs placement and layout design of website pages given priorities established by management. Performs website integration with Power BI, Oracle Web Center, JIRA, Web flow. Update Website to be compliant with Digital Accessibility.
• Analyzes, designs and implement the Information Technology projects related to MLDS center. Provides technical expert advice and best techniques to guide new changes which will help achieve agency goals. Performs all security related audits for MLDSC Environment and implements the security monitoring system for MLDSC. Evaluates the efficiency of operations, and develops, revises, and recommends new policies, standards, and workflow procedures, using new technology where appropriate.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports to supervisor on various aspects of website usage on regular basis.
• Installs and manages user access and controls agency applications. Serve as cloud software admin for products such as JIRA, GovDelivery, Google etc.
• Creates and maintains documentation on all aspects of the design and functioning of the website. Supports the development of source to target mapping documentation.

Experience

Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining websites. Also experience in web application, communication, database or operating systems software.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology for four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application, communication, database or operating systems software technology and three years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all MSDE employees.

All application materials must be received in our office by the Closing Date.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Individuals with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.