Application Developer (Information Systems Specialist 5) Hybrid work options

Application Developer (Information Systems Specialist 5) Hybrid work options

REQ- 110948

Close Date: (open until filled)

Salary: $4,968.00 – $7,513.00

Location: Salem, OR / Hybrid Work Optional

Please apply at the following link -

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Fairview-Industrial-Drive-3991/Application-Developer--Information-Systems-Specialist-5--Hybrid-work-options_REQ-110948

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be pulled in two-week intervals from the posting date.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field.

The job application and resume are required for this posting and should address the skills in this section clearly. Applications without the required documentation will not move forward in the selection process.

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for an Application Developer to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT career. 

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for anyone to apply. This is a classified position and is represented by a union.

What you will do!

As an Application Developer, you will develop, integrate, implement, and coordinate projects and activities that support operations, maintenance, installation, and construction of information systems. This position will serve as a specialist dealing essentially with software. This position will work on a wide verity of technology to include .NET Core, Angular, IIS, Microsoft Power Apps, Azure, Azure DevOps, Dynamics, and SQL Server.  Most of the job duties involve application development, business analysis and research, problem solving, or system administration.

The Application Developer provides technical expertise for staff on new system development, system modifications and system updates. This role makes technical recommendations to assist management decisions and is responsible for system development lifecycle planning and scheduling.

The Application Developer is assigned work in terms of program and project objectives, priorities, and timelines. This position consults with supervisors and team leads to resolve policy questions and problems in coordinating activities with other programs. Typically, work is subject to technical and administrative control in which review is made of program or project accomplishments and adherence to policies, directives, and desired results. This role is part of a team that supports mostly Child Welfare applications.      

What's in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 8 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Pension and retirement programs
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well

What we are looking for:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Please outline in your application and resume how you meet the Minimum Qualifications - failure to do so might disqualify you from consideration)

• Four (4) years of information systems experience in supporting application development and production for software applications

OR
 An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND two (2) years of information systems experience in supporting application development and production for software applications

OR

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Desired Attributes:

• Willingness to assist with the development of business cases, user stories or other agile software development requirements gathering and documentation methodologies which are recorded and tracked in ADOS DevOps Server for work completion, tracking and reporting.
• Ability to work with some guidance when performing development functions, establishing personal work priorities, resolving issues in alignment with business priorities, technical standards, organization practices, enterprise frameworks and paradigms.
• Support cross-functional project teams consisting of Application Development, IT operations, and Business staff
• General knowledge and willingness to learn current Information Technology frameworks such as ITIL, PMBOK, Agile, DevOps etc.
• Ability to develop new applications with support, maintain existing applications, address bugs and implement enhancements in more than one modern programming language with help from an Architect or Sr. Developer.
• Participate in the process of taking high level, customer driven ideas and turn them into actionable work objectives.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability and desire to work in a team environment in alignment with OIS practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Business Intelligence and reporting tools such as SSRS, Power BI and Tableau.
• Good understanding and willingness to learn and use both Agile and Waterfall OIS Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC).
• Experience with one or more of the following common Software Development technologies such as: .NET, Angular, IIS, Microsoft Power Apps, Azure, Azure DevOps, Microsoft OS and SQL Server, and an expectation to gain skills the remaining skillsets.
• Some experience using modern DevOps tools including source control systems, testing practices, code and design review tools and processes such as ADOS, Git, SonarQube and Burp
• Good problem-solving skills and experience.
• Work with Architect to satisfy requirements, meet agreed completion dates, and perform unit & integration testing
• Multi-task effectively between a couple projects, usually in one or two business areas.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL and the T-SQL query language and SSIS.
• Help identify, address, and remediate security vulnerability findings.
• Address identified and assigned enhancements, bug fixes and system changes.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and share knowledge in agency Stack Overflow system.
• Working knowledge of modern relational database design, modeling, manipulation and ETL.
• Ability to install, support, monitor and maintain Custom and COTS based systems in production use by business partners.
• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable and underrepresented populations.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, you will be in an open landscape environment and may be exposed to the sounds and activity of those working around you. These conditions may be in high traffic areas with moderate to loud noises and frequent interruptions. This position requires the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes within short time frames.

How to Apply

• Complete the online application
• Complete questionnaire
• Attach a resume

Help Your Application Rise to the Top!

Your candidate profile and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. If you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and are the successful candidate, you may qualify for work out of class. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Kyle Phillips at Kyle.Phillips@dhsoha.state.or.us  

TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.