Senior Developer - 61006027

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Under limited supervision the senior developer will act as a team lead managing direct reports to perform complex programming functions, assistance, and technical advice including design architecture, configuration, writing, testing, and documentation to complex programming of agency computer systems in the Public Health Deputy Area.

Ensure business continuity and alignment with agency initiatives. Emphasis will be placed on support of Public Health applications and system integrations.

Analyze, design, implement, maintain and provide technical support for Health applications and processes as assigned. Ensure maximum system uptime for critical components to ensure business continuity.

Adheres to Information Technology (IT) and security standards. Emphasis on supporting complex systems for Public Health.

Support, maintain, and/or modify web, mobile and client/server application modules, processes, and integration services for health program areas.

Provide technical backup to other health modules as assigned. Adheres to Information Technology (IT) application development standards and security requirements.

Serve as a technology lead within the team.

Define architectural design for projects, work with intra-agency technical and analytics teams, Project Management Office (PMO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and vendor(s) to set standards, define product configuration, and ensure security.

Mentor technical team on advanced topics. Assist with problem resolution.

Prepare and maintain system documentation for applications supported. Provide appropriate administrative documentation/project communication. Other duties as assigned.

Employee will work under limited supervision. Must be customer-oriented and respond to priority tasks as needed. Some after-hour and weekend work may be required.

Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software.

An associate degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software.

An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Knowledge of information systems design, testing, debugging, analysis, integration, maintenance and security techniques.

Ability to establish working relationships with management, committee / work team members, customers, and vendors. Employee must have excellent problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Minimal amount of travel will be required.

**Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.**

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree and at least five (5) years of applicable software development and modification experience. Related experience may be substituted for the associate’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Experience with .NET and/or C# (C-Sharp, a Microsoft programming language used for building applications) – at least two (2) years required. ANSI SQL (American National Standards Institute Structured Query Language, used for managing and querying databases) – two (2) years of experience required.

Experience with MVC (Model-View-Controller, a design pattern for organizing application structure), JavaScript (a programming language for web development), Rhapsody (a healthcare integration engine for data exchange), Java (a general-purpose programming language), and web service development.

Experience with HL7 (Health Level Seven, a standard for exchanging healthcare information), LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes, used for lab and clinical observations), and/or SNOMED (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine, a standardized clinical terminology).

Additional Information

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.