IT Software Engineer III - ITS

Description

Information Technology Services - ITS

State of Idaho Opportunity

Summary:

Information Technology Services is a team of dedicated professionals providing core technology and cybersecurity services to agencies statewide, enabling state employees to better serve Idaho's citizens. We sincerely hope you will consider being a part of Information Technology Services success!

Information Technology Services (ITS) currently has an opening for an IT Software Engineer III position at our Chinden Office in Boise. This position will provide software development services within the ITS software development team, developing a wide range of applications in support of state agency missions.

The selected individual must possess an in-depth knowledge of mainstream software development methods within a variety of development environments to produce quality software applications and tools. This position will require the incumbent to be an expert in software development, deployment, and management, including the ability to create and maintain extensive software documentation and interpret user and system requirements to produce professional level software.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to pass multiple, comprehensive fingerprint-based background checks specific to the agencies ITS supports. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Office of Information Technology Services is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa or participate in Optional Practice Training (OPT).

 Example of Duties

• Develops and delivers software applications from complex requirements documentation to meet agency and business needs;
• Manages software deployments, upgrades, and troubleshoots software applications;
• Develops, produces, and maintains source code, development documentation, software requirement documents and works within the software development process;
• Develops software requirements;
• Develops software tools and a variety of scripts to create efficiencies and automate processes;
• Undertakes code reviews.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considerable knowledge of data architecture, software architecture, common software design patterns, development, and testing practices.
  Typically gained by at least a bachelor's degree in an information technology discipline or equivalent from an accredited college AND at least two years of work experience using data architecture, software architecture, common software design patterns, development, and testing practices OR a master's degree in an information technology discipline or equivalent from an accredited college OR at least five years of work experience using data architecture, software architecture, common software design patterns, development, and testing practices.
• Considerable knowledge of programming languages and software development tool suites.
  Typically gained by at least one course of classroom instruction at an accredited college or vocational-tech level directly related to least one programming language and software development tool suites and at least 18 months of work experience using programming languages and software development tools OR at least two years of work experience using programming languages and software development tools.
• Experience creating, interpreting, and documenting user requirements.
  Typically gained by at least two years of work experience on more than one development project.
• Analyzing development solutions to show costs and benefits.
  Typically gained by at least two years of work experience analyzing development solutions to show costs and benefits.
• Coding, testing, and deploying production systems.
  Typically gained by at least two years of work experience testing and deploying production systems.
• Establishing and defining architecture and development standards.
  Typically gained by at least two years of work experience establishing and defining architecture and development standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong knowledge and experience in software development languages and frameworks such as: C#, .NET Core, .NET MVC, Java, HTML5, SQL, or JavaScript;
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs;
• Experience working with Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks, such as Entity Framework Core;
• Experience developing in Power Platform, ServiceNow, Salesforce, or other low code platforms is desirable.
• Experience leveraging AI-powered tools to streamline and accelerate software development process.

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.