Senior Software Engineer Data Management

Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further!

The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services. 

DTI employees have the opportunity to work with “best in class IT companies” offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field.

In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale.

To learn more visit DTI’s Website at https://dti.delaware.gov/

DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.

Principal responsibilities include the planning, requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, system integration, and documenting of software components of complex, multi-tier government systems.

Responsible for evaluating user requests for new programs, modifications to existing programs, and system integration of off the shelf Products. Performs research and gathers relevant data to determine feasibility, appropriateness, and cost and time required. Prepares detailed estimates in order to obtain approval to proceed. Prepares detailed program specifications. Develops software according to approved specifications, tests and debug programs for the delivery of quality applications. Creates system and user documentation. Monitors ongoing program and system performance. Provides training and mentors less experienced team members. Manages external vendor relationships for various COTS applications. Coordinates implementation of software releases, patches and application enhancements. Ensures vendor compliance with statewide technology standards and policies.

The Sr. Software Engineer must be a fast learner with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and able to work with minimal supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Sr. Software Engineer must be able to work well with a diverse group of team members to deliver software solutions on time, on budget and within specifications.

The Sr. Software Engineer will report to the Service Delivery Manager responsible for the particular application area.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met. 

• Experience working with a high volume financial based system with specific experience in taxation and revenue systems.
• Possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience developing and testing custom code using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), or C#, or .Net, or SQL, and/or Team Foundation Server (TFS).
• Possess a minimum of 2 years’ experience with rules-based application development using rules software, i.e. Blaze Rules Engine Development.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Senior Software Engineer

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 

• Possess a bachelors degree in an IT discipline OR equivalent experience.
• Possess a minimum of 10 years’ experience of data management concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Possess a minimum of 4 years’ experience in data technologies with at least 2 years in data modeling, data integration and reporting.
• Possess a minimum of 4 years’ experience with Cognos and/or Microsoft Power BI.
• Possess a minimum of 4 years’ experience working directly with business users to solicit, document, and translate business reporting requests/requirements into a backend database design that clearly identifies database object. 
• Posses a minimum of 4 years’ experience as a strong developer in all aspects of database development, either SQL Server or Oracle including the ability to investigate and identify query performance related issues.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in the Federal E-Verify system where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branch new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources web page.

DTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

DTI’s Benefits to include:

• Group Health Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Prescription, Flexible Spending, Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance, Health Management Programs.
• 21 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, 13 paid holidays, Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually.
• State funded learning opportunities, mentor programs and professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services such as Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services.
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan as well as an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan available.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/ 

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.