Application Developer

Are you a team-oriented Application Developer or IT Analyst who's ready to join state service?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS), is currently accepting applications for an Application Developer position (Information Technology Analyst 2) to join the team in service of the Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC).

This is a multi-faceted and highly collaborative IT role where no two days are the same. If you're up for the challenge, we invite you to apply!

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

The State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 by 'Forbes'. This national recognition comes from offering job growth, competitive benefits and flexible scheduling for our employees!

What we can offer you:

• Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
• Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;
• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and
• A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance to all employees!

State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• WORK SHIFT: First (40 hours per week)
• WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
• LOCATION: Hybrid/Hartford, CT
• BARGAINING UNIT: P-4 (Engineering and Scientific)

YOUR ROLE

This position is assigned to support our Workers' Compensation Commission.

The Application Developer in this Information Technology Analyst 2 role at the WCC will:

• Be an integral part of a tight-knit team with members focused on application development and production support, database administration, and workforce enablement;
• Perform application design, development, maintenance and support;
• Partner with both technical and non-technical staff at all levels;
• Understand application needs, produce functional requirements documentation, develop and test applications and integrations, and report statuses and time estimates;
• Prepare development, testing and production application environments, and promote code from one environment to the next;
• Investigate and resolve production support issues;
• Create and maintain training documentation for users;
• Learn and cross-train with other application developers;
• Perform related duties as required.

We have a diverse shop of technologies, including Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, Sybase, SQL Server, and soon MS Power Platform. This position will be focused on the agency's technology modernization efforts with a special focus on implementations to enable the agency to be more digital and to create public-facing applications.

The successful candidate for this position will be expected to cross train with other Applications Developers and eventually be able to competently support the applications for which we have the source code. Initial projects will address the need to make more agency processes available online and will leverage newer low-code cloud-based solutions such as Microsoft Power Platform or Salesforce. Know that your efforts working in this team will indirectly or directly impact the lives of Connecticut residents in a positive way.

More details can be found in the class specification.

ABOUT US

The State of Connecticut is undergoing a strategic optimization of our Information Technology (IT) resources, to deliver enterprise-wide services, in more efficient and innovative ways. We are setting trends, not following them. As part of these efforts, the Department of Administrative Services Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology (DAS BEST) is joining forces with the majority of Executive Branch, Agency IT organizations, to form a new, centralized team under the Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS).

The Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) administers the workers' compensation laws of the State of Connecticut with the ultimate goal of ensuring that workers injured on the job receive prompt payment of wage loss benefits and appropriate medical treatment. To this end, the Commission approves voluntary agreements, adjudicates disputes, issues findings and awards, hears and rules on appeals, and closes out pending cases through full and final stipulated agreements.

Learn more about working for DAS BITS here: 

State of CT - Bureau of Information Technology Solutions from DAS BITS on Vimeo.

This is a non-competitive recruitment, open to the public.

TO APPLY

• Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
• In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
• Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Other Notes:

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Samantha Rivera, Human Resources Specialist – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

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In a state agency Information Technology (IT) environment, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of information technology tasks and project coordination work involving infrastructure systems support, security and application development in an IT environment.

For All Functional Areas: Acts as liaison to hardware and/or software vendors, system developers, programmers and user community; evaluates and recommends products; participates in Request for Proposal (RFP) process; assists in estimating cost for annual budget; identifies and implements opportunities for cost savings; conducts system performance analysis, tuning and storage management; assists staff and customers in use of computer systems and software packages; trains operators, IT staff and end users on new procedures; participates in recovery activities; participates in the evaluation of new, related technologies; analyzes requirements and designs systems; participates in or coordinates project planning sessions with customers, analysts and team members to analyze requirements and provide design recommendations for moderately complex systems; provides technical consultation on moderately complex issues regarding the usage of the infrastructure, integration of applications systems into the infrastructure, etc.; participates in system integration testing of operating system, system utilities, hardware upgrades as well as new software and hardware technologies; works with project team to define and design scope for each project; plans, coordinates and schedules assigned projects; coordinates resources for project; ensures timely completion of all phases of project; evaluates and recommends vendors; performs related duties as required.

Systems Programming: Provides second or third level support for network connectivity, or related network issues for the user community; diagnoses and resolves moderate network problems utilizing traces, hardware diagnostic tools, software aids, network management systems and utilities; coordinates the installation and maintenance of network components; analyzes network activity; analyzes capacity planning and facilities bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies; manage, maintains and contributes to network system documentation; develops back-up procedures for LAN servers; analyzes the recovery and reliability capability of systems and network services and makes recommendations for improvement; recommends hardware and software purchases in support of remote access; configures and certifies wiring; participates in projects which calls for troubleshooting, installing, implementing, administering, and maintaining network systems; assigns file access controls, encryption keys and other security attributes; maintains host and/or front end processor communications software; provides support to customers experiencing problems with hardware, operating systems and related utilities in servers; assists in installation and maintenance of performance monitors, schedulers, program management systems and utilities, report generators and compilers; configures and installs application packages; coordinates and/or performs installation and configures operating systems, new software releases, system upgrades and patches in support of hardware products; coordinates backups and file management with operations staff; proactively tunes operating systems and system components to avoid performance problems; writes utilities for system management, reporting, file clean up and auditing; provides and maintains documentation and manuals necessary at operational level; responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration; performs functions associated with vulnerability and security risk assessments; perform functions in support of investigative and forensics activity; performs related duties as required.

Software Development: Recommends and creates action plans for system development and/or integration; responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration; writes utilities for system management, reporting, file clean up and auditing; configures and installs application packages; develops and maintains documentation and manuals necessary at customer level; prepares time and cost estimates and initiates purchase requests for multiple projects; creates test files and performs system testing across multiple packages and systems; writes and programs system specifications; defines work and/or data flow; designs screens, forms and reports; defines data elements; prepares source code; designs and develops tables and relationships; arranges necessary hardware and software availability for assigned projects; may be responsible for design, development and implementation of new system interfaces for applications on multiple platforms from mid-range computers to client server and Internet based environments; analyzes assigned specifications, codes, tests and implements software solution, utilizing appropriate software engineering processes; debugs and/or corrects errors; maintains integrity of software; maintains and enhances existing programs; writes utilities for system management, reporting, file clean up and auditing; designs and develops routine to moderately complex applications; responsible for all phases of systems development life cycle; develops strategies for data acquisitions, archive recovery, security and implementation of routine to moderately complex applications; defines and develops the project scope of multiple projects; constructs operational Database Management System (DBMS) and data stores that enable informational, analytical management inquiry; performs backup and recovery on database management systems; configures database parameters, and prototypes designs; provides basic database support and troubleshooting; responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of IT equipment and diagnostic tools; considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, development and 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 capabilities of computer technology; knowledge of methods and procedures used to conduct detailed analysis and design of computer systems; knowledge of principles and techniques of software generation and programming; knowledge of practices and issues of systems’ security and disaster recovery; knowledge of computer operating systems; knowledge of project management principles and techniques; knowledge of principles and techniques of business information systems re-engineering; considerable technical problem solving skills; considerable logic and analytical skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable problem solving skills; interpersonal skills; project coordination skills; considerable ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve data communications problems; considerable ability to write, test and debug computer programs; considerable ability to use programming development tools; considerable ability to prepare manuals, reports, documentation and other written materials; considerable ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex business and technical problems; ability to analyze and debug complex software programs.

Six (6) years of experience in information technology (IT) operations, programming, systems/software development or another IT related support area.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been performing professional information technology work in such areas as: installation and support of microcomputer hardware, software and operating systems; analysis, design and development of information systems; network hardware and software installation and support; network hardware and/or software problem diagnosis and resolution; performing any closely related professional IT function. NOTE: For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Information Technology Analyst 1.

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 equalling 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.

• Experience developing web-accessible applications in Microsoft Power Platform;
• Experience developing in object-oriented programming (OOP) Languages;
• Experience developing applications integrating data from several (more than two) data sets;
• Experience partnering with non-Information Technology audiences for Information Technology projects;
• Experience writing Business Requirements documentation;
• Experience with unassisted learning and utilizing new technologies, concepts and procedures to meet project requirements.

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.