Application Developer

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At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
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Agency Statement:
About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):
The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $61,022 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Role Overview:
This position exists to perform analysis, design and software development assignments within the Indiana State Department of Health. Working within the Office of Technology and Cybersecurity the individual selected will develop new applications and provide application development/support for legacy Microsoft Net based applications within the Vital Records program utilizing a Agile based team environment.
Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET/VB.NET (.NET frameworks 2.0/3.5/4), Entity Framework, MVC, Visual Studio and SQL/Oracle databases are needed in the role. Knowledge of database design including effective use of keys and views is desired. Position is responsible for ensuring that business requirements are met in a timely manner and incumbent is expected to submit ongoing technical recommendations for the improvement of current processes.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Assist in system testing;
• Resolve customer complaints with application software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements;
• Work with technical staff to understand and resolve problems with application software;
• Demonstrate software functionality;
• Develop, code, and debug new application software or make enhancements to existing application software according to general specifications from higher-level staff;
• Tests and debugs new and existing application software with general instruction, generating comprehensive unit test data, and validating test results;
• Writes intermediate and difficult application software programs according to specifications from higher-level staff;
• Uses case tools and/or application development software tools;
• Provides complete documentation for new or modified application software programs;
• Develops problem solutions or application software enhancements within defined components.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Good understanding of business application within scope of work assigned;
• Considerable knowledge of application development software language;
• Considerable knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used for application development;
• Considerable knowledge of application software tools used to maintain application;
• Specialized knowledge of information technology equipment, operation, and capabilities;
• Specialized knowledge of application software flow within defined component;
• Specialized knowledge and ability to apply problem solving techniques;
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid new parent leave
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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