Full-Stack Developer

Our mission at the State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.                           

The DMHAS, Office of the Commissioner (OOC) seeks a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Information Technology Analyst 3 (PCN 124820).   This position is within our Information Systems Division.  We are located at 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT.  This is a full-time, 35 hour per week position with work schedule of Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm.

Are you a hardworking, motivated IT professional looking to make a difference while working with a collaborative IT team in the public sector?  If so, we want you to join us!

You will discover the opportunity to:

• Engage in a rewarding career in Information Technology;
• Participate in Application analysis;
• Perform the following software development lifecycle tasks; gather business requirements, project estimation, coding, unit and integration testing, and deployment of new and/or enhancements to mission critical agency Applications; 
• Upgrade existing Applications using the latest agency approved software development technologies and be tasked with finding ways to streamline data flows between Applications and database servers;
• Provide guidance on future Application development strategies for the agency.

We participate in a generous, competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan as well as paid time off!

Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your resume in the “Resume Tab” of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.  Individuals considered for interview will be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, attendance, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc.  You do not have to attach these documents to your application.    

Questions about this recruitment should be directed to Julie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov. or (860) 262-6745.

In a state agency Information Technology (IT) environment, this class is accountable for performing the most complex and technical support work and/or acting as a working supervisor of Information Technology Analysts engaged in information systems development or technical support.

This position will be responsible for:

• Assist in the development of software application standards for the agency;
• Rewrite existing applications using the latest industry standards;
• Perform maintenance and updates to web applications based on current business needs;
• Develop new web based applications for agency as required;
• Work with software partners to develop and maintain web service interfaces;
• Additional information can be found here.

Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, development, and computer programming; considerable knowledge of principles of information systems; considerable knowledge of principles and theories of business and planning functions; considerable knowledge of programming languages; considerable knowledge of project management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of principles, problems and techniques of data processing and data communication operations; considerable knowledge of data processing and data communications equipment and diagnostic tools; considerable knowledge of methods and procedures used to conduct detailed analysis and design of computer systems; considerable knowledge of principles of complex computer operating systems; knowledge of principles and techniques of business information systems re-engineering; knowledge of network protocols and architecture; knowledge of practices and issues of systems security and disaster recovery; knowledge of applications systems development principles and techniques; knowledge of principles and practices of data base management; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable problem solving skills; considerable technical problem solving skills; considerable analytical skills; considerable ability to prepare correspondence, manuals, reports and documentation; considerable ability to analyze and resolve operational and communications problems; considerable ability to analyze and debug complex software programs; considerable ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex business and technical problems; some supervisory ability.

Seven (7) years of experience in information technology (IT) operations, programming, systems/software development or another IT related field.

1. College training in management information systems, computer science or information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling six (6) months of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess:

• Experience in JavaScript and Angular to develop the User Interface tier of web applications;
• Experience of web-based and Service-Oriented Architecture applications using C#;
• Experienced in developing web services using the SOAP protocol based on XML;
• Experience in integrating application security authentication into web based applications;
• Experience in creating logical and physical database design, including typical normalization practices (e.g., 3NF); 
• Experience in creating and maintaining SQL Server Integration Service (SSIS) packages; 
• Experience in creating and maintaining SQL Stored procedure for database centric applications;
• Experience with software development lifecycle methodologies;
• Familiar with SSRS to create end-user reports.

 

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.