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Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Job Requisition ID: 48902 

Closing Date: 08/13/2025

Salary: $7,787 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? 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 Senior Software Developer for the DoIT, supporting IDHS, performing complex professional advisory Application Service functions for the Bureau of Application Management (BAM), and leading the technical analysis, design, and development of Java EE-based enterprise applications.  

In this role, you will develop code utilizing Object Oriented methodologies, Java in a J2EE environment, and SQL, based on the standards of the agency and the Unit. 

Additionally, you will serve as a lead analyst meeting and interviewing users to determine needs and collaborating with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and validate functional and non-functional requirements. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
•    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 carryover 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.
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

  

Why Work for Illinois?

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 employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Essential Functions

•    Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Software Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), performing complex professional advisory Application Service functions for the Bureau of Application Management (BAM) and leading the technical analysis, design, and development of Java EE-based enterprise applications.
•    Serves as a lead analyst meeting and interviewing users to determine needs and to collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and validate functional and non-functional requirements.
•    Investigates reports of problems by checking log files, reviewing code, and communicating with end users.  
•    Coordinates production application deployments by preparing agency required documentation as well as supporting the development environment by monitoring the build server and version control software.
•    Assists programming staff by reviewing code, mentoring on best practices, and creating documentation for Unit standards.  
•    Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology 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.
•    Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

•    Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with coursework in computer science or directly related fields.
•    Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.

 

Preferred Qualifications

•    Three (3) years of professional experience developing enterprise applications using Object-Oriented technologies, including Java, J2EE, UML, Use Cases, SQL, DB2 or similar databases, web development, and accessibility testing tools.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience in writing and maintaining technical documentation, including class diagrams, sequence diagrams, data models, use case scenarios, and system architecture diagrams.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience debugging, testing, and troubleshooting complex application issues in a multi-tiered J2EE environment.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience gathering, analyzing, and documenting business, functional, and non-functional requirements in collaboration with business analysts, end users, and other stakeholders.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience developing or supporting applications that comply with Section 508 Accessibility Standards or similar accessibility guidelines.
•    Three (3) years of professional experience coordinating production application deployments, version control, and development environment management, including preparation of deployment documentation and configuration of build servers.
•    Ability to mentor junior developers, conducting code reviews and enforcing software development best practices in a collaborative team environment.
•    Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgement to define, evaluate, and resolve operational or procedural problems in application development and support.
•    Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders and agency leadership.

 

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

•    Requires the ability to verify identity.
•    Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
•    Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history. 
•    Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel.
•    Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines. 
•    Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc. 
•    Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evening, weekends, and holidays. 
•    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. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing. 

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.