Senior Application Programmer

Full Job Description

About DTMB:
The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.

About the position:
This position functions as a Senior Level Programmer / Analyst (ITPA12), within a team of technology professionals. The Senior Application Developer is responsible for the complete range of information system analyst assignments including, but not limited to the design, development, quality assurance testing, change management activities, and on-going enhancements and documentation of the technical architecture, application software, databases, interdependencies, and security solutions for all existing web, database, and mobile applications, as well as new development. They will support all Program Areas in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).

Acts as a Team Lead in directing the development team, providing advice and guidance to development staff and working closely with Project Managers to ensure project quality, milestones, and deadlines are met. Serve as a Technical Consultant to the client to develop solutions and streamline critical business processes. Supports and enhances the agencies’ data needs through the maintenance and modification of existing web, client server, or mobile applications, the development of new web, client server or mobile applications, as well as the rewrite of legacy applications and systems. Additional application development support to address the needs of the DNR, EGLE, and MDARD Application Development section may be assigned as needed.

View Position Description here: Information Technology Program Analyst


Position Location:
This position is located in Lansing, MI. This position may work a hybrid (remote/office) schedule which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week (subject to change). Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a new team member who understands the value of public service and wants to help us meet the needs of our citizens.

Above all, we are looking for someone that is passionate about IT application development.

This person needs to be an excellent communicator, meaning you can effectively make oral and written reports, presentations and prepare clear and concise documentation.

You need to be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and matrix support teams.

We need someone who can resolve complex problems in a timely manner and seeks optimum solutions.

What We Offer:

The State of Michigan offers competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, access to professional development training, excellent vacation and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life.

We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested.

Please consider sending in your application today

Requirements

Education

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
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.

Experience

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.

Qualifications

Additional Information

You must attach a detailed resume, cover letter and official transcript to your application (word or pdf). Failure to do so will result in your application packet being screened out as incomplete. If applicable, attach copies of official college transcripts to your application. (Internet version of transcripts will not be accepted) Failure to attach applicable transcripts may result in your application being screened out.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus 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.
Classifications for the $2,500 bonus are:
Information Technology Infrastructure Analyst
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst
Information Technology Project Coordinator
Information Technology Project Manager
Information Technology Specialist
Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologyProgrammerAnalyst.pdf

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