Senior Application Developer - DNR Forestry

Date Posted: May 21, 2024

Requisition ID: 443698

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's 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.

About the Indiana Department of Natural Resources:

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $70,122.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Experience with SQL Server or other major Database systems, ASP, NET Web Forms and/or MVC(Model View Controller), and C# and/or VB is required.

• Experience with principles, theories, or precedents – knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

• Act as a high-level technical expert in the design and development of new application software or significant enhancements to existing application software;

• Assist in analysis to develop project cost and time estimates;

• Assist in developing system test plans for complex applications;

• Develop comprehensive system test plan on less complex applications;

• Monitor completed application software system to ensure proper execution and performance;

• May provide assistance and training to lower-level staff;

• Design, develop, code, and debug new application software or make significant enhancements to existing application software according to general direction;

• Test and debug new and existing application software with general direction, generating comprehensive unit and system test data, and validating test results;

• Write all levels of application software programs according to general directions;

• Use case tools and/or application development software tools;

• Provide complete documentation for new or enhanced application software;

• Develop problem solutions or application software enhancements within a defined scope;

• Resolve customer complaints with software and respond to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.

  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:

• Extensive knowledge of business application within scope of the work assigned;

• Considerable knowledge of application software flow;

• Considerable knowledge of information technology equipment, operation, and capabilities;

• Advanced knowledge of application software tools;

• Advanced knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used for application development;

• Advanced knowledge of application development software languages;

• Working knowledge of new system design techniques;

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing;

• Ability to understand and resolve problems with application software.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Difficulty of Work:

Work is broad in scope requiring extensive judgment in adopting techniques to meet the information technology requirements, specifications, standards, and procedures of a complex enterprise-wide system.

Responsibility:

Work has a direct influence and impact on the agency’s ability to successfully administer the business operation to achieve agency mission, policy, or practice. Technical instruction is generally not needed; however, the Application Developer – Senior may seek guidance when unique problems arise. Work is reviewed for adherence to deadlines and attainment of objectives.

Personal Work Relationships:

This individual will be expected to partner with agency personnel and related stakeholders working towards completion of assigned functions. Exceptional customer service is provided to agency partners and/or the general public.

Working Conditions:

This role performs work in a standard office environment.

Competencies

• Driving for Results

• Testing and Troubleshooting

• Thinking Broadly

• Displaying Technical Expertise

  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 recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting 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 accommodations to complete 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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