IT Systems Developer IV

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

As part of the Agency of Digital Services' IT Team supporting the Department of Children & Families (DCF) within the Agency of Human Services, this IT System Developer IV will:

• Serve as a senior-level developer for Agency of Digital Service's applications that serve the Department of Children & Families (DCF).
• Mentor and train other developers.
• Provide advanced technical solutions based on the organization's direction, operations, processes, and principles. 

 
NOTE: This position is based out of Waterbury with some telework available (currently up to 2 days per week). 
 
We are seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Expert knowledge of software development platforms, computer programming languages, software frameworks, web server administration, and design patterns.
• Strong leadership skills and expertise in mentoring other developers and leading technical training sessions.
• Ability to act as a team technical lead.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to prepare system designs, workflow plans, status reports and test documents that adequately meet user needs.
• Ability to perform software and database design and to construct specifications for programmers and database administrators.
• Ability to convert user specifications into a successful data processing application.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate system performance and reverse engineer system functionality.
• Ability to evaluate and estimate system development costs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure from deadlines. 

Note: A fingerprint-supported background check may be required based on the assigned job duties and location.

Work is performed in a standard office setting and there is considerable interaction with users and members of project teams requiring tact and diplomacy to balance competing views. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Work outside of regular work schedule may be anticipated.