ITPA11 - Application Developer

Summary

The State of Michigan is looking for an Application Developer to join the Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer systems and applications to support various state agencies, ensuring compliance with IT best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete range of information system analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing computer systems and applications for DTMB Agency Services supporting DHHS Children’s Services & State Hospitals division
• Ensure DTMB activities are compliant and up to date with IT best practices and recommended practices
• Direct and check the work of team members, including state employees and contractors
• Assist other developers and analysts

Skills

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics
• Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement
• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement
• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on 'Apply' in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week
• Attach a cover letter
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature
• In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States
• Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics
• Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement
• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement
• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on 'Apply' in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week
• Attach a cover letter
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature
• In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States
• Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs

Benefits

• This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.
• The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.
• DTMB is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.