Lead Application Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Option W)

Department of Innovation and TechnologyClass Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 Skill Option: Web Developer Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/26) $8,060 a month; Full Range $8,060-$11,851 a monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:

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The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Lead Application Developer supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) by coordinating and conducting complex web application development for the Web Application Development unit. In this role, you will analyze and recommend innovative procedures and technologies to enhance website and application performance. You’ll also provide critical support for both scheduled and emergency maintenance, while serving as a team lead on highly complex, high-impact initiatives.Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position) • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carry over year to year• 3 paid personal business days per year • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years• 12 weeks of paid parental leave• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System • Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.Under administrative direction, serves as a Lead Application Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) by coordinating and conducting complex tax web application development for the Web Application Development unit.• Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve supported tax websites and tax web applications, and tax processing platforms.• Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve supported tax websites and tax web applications, and tax processing platforms.• Serves as a primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to assigned tax websites and tax web applications.• Represents the web development team by attending meetings and conferences as the subject matter expert for their supported systems.• Serves as a team leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.• Keeps abreast of new developments in the Web Development field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques and procedures.• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Web Applications or a related Information Technology field.Requires three (3) years of professional experience designing and developing public-facing browser-based tax websites and tax web applications using Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and technologies including ASP.net and C#, MVC, SQL, SQL Reporting Services, and Stored Procedures, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and performance.• Requires three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical evaluations and usability analysis of large-scale web applications, including conducting feasibility studies, validating logic paths through structures testing, assessing maintainability, and recommending improvements that enhance user experience.• Requires three (3) years of professional experience supporting scheduled and remedial maintenance for enterprise-level websites and web applications, including diagnosing errors, optimizing system performance, and ensuring continues operational integrity.Three (3) years of professional experience designing and developing public-facing browser-based tax websites and tax web applications using Microsoft Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and technologies including ASP.net and C#, MVC, SQL, SQL Reporting Services, and Stored Procedures, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and performance.• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting technical evaluations and usability analysis of large-scale web applications, including conducting feasibility studies, validating logic paths through structures testing, assessing maintainability, and recommending improvements that enhance user experience.• Three (3) years of professional experience supporting scheduled and remedial maintenance for enterprise-level websites and web applications, including diagnosing errors, optimizing system performance, and ensuring continues operational integrity.• Three (3) years of professional experience leading complex projects in an Information Technology environment, including defining scope, coordinating cross functional technical teams, establishing project timelines, managing competing priorities, and ensuring all deliverables meet stakeholder requirements and agency standards.• Ability to coordinate and guide the work of technical staff or project teams, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with established coding standards, quality assurance practices, and agency policies.• Ability to conduct logical data analysis, identify root causes of operational or procedural problems, and recommend and implement effective technical solutions.• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal teams, vendors, stakeholders, and client agencies to support project success and system continuity.• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.• Requires the ability to pass a tax compliance and position specific, agency required background check.• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties.• Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity. Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (work hours may vary)Headquarter Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Work County: govPosting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

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