Associate Applications Developer #1999005

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Labor and Industrial Relations Building, 3315 W Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO. 65109.  

Why you’ll love this position:

Do you enjoy working with collaborative teams on a variety of projects? This position will be responsible for maintenance and operations of existing systems, designing and developing new software solutions. The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-motivated person with strong organizational and technical skills that can multitask in a fast-paced environment. 

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  
  
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate.  If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck.  A pay differential does not raise your base pay. 

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). 

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Communicate with business users and ITSD team members.
• Develop, test, debug, deploy, and maintain code for applications within DESE's portfolio.
• Coordinate and work with agency staff on open tickets and requests.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications - All you need for success

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of C#, VB ASP.Net, MVC, JavaScript, CSS, Bootstrap, and Visual Studio.
• Familiar with Azure DevOps (ADO) and Microsoft SQL Server.
• A strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience with SSRS.
• Familiar with ServiceNow.
• Hands on experience with Web Accessibility and Responsive Web Design is desirable.
• Be self-motivated and have the desire to continually develop new skills and improve existing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge of the core programming language used in the assigned area. Knowledge of computer logic statements and their applications. Ability to learn and apply concepts. Ability to perform basic mathematics. Ability to provide logical and innovative ideas, and think critically to resolve issues. Ability to communicate with staff, management, and agency personnel.

This position is multi-allocated and may be filled at either the Associate Applications Developer or Applications Developer classification; click for more information.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions please contact:  [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.