Development Analyst 3

Introduction The State of Connecticut/ Department of Administrative Services-Bureau of Enterprise Systems and Technology/Application Services Division is looking to hire a Developmental Analyst ( IT Analyst 3) to join our team in designing, building, implementing and maintaining custom and COTS (commercial, off-the-shelf) applications. The application portfolio supports statewide business capabilities for Procurement, Collections, Licensing and Permitting, Learning Management, Fleet Management and others. Tools for success in this position include expert development and software engineering skills, solid team building and personal skills, skills with C#, Python, PowerShell, ASP.NET MVC Framework and SQL (Structured Query Language). This individual will be tasked with ensuring that the development and ongoing evolution of application architecture meets current and future business needs of our customers. This position will also entail the development of design, coding, and

documentation standards for the Application Development team. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a diversified workload will be the order of the day. Selection Plan All applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. (Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. State employees currently holding the above title or those who have previously attained permanent status in this class may apply for a lateral transfer. Questions about these required documents or any other phase of this recruitment should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office: Elena Vazquez, elena.vazquez@ct.gov. PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency Information Technology (IT) environment, this class is accountable for performing the most complex and technical support work and/or acting as a working supervisor of Information Technology Analysts engaged in information systems development or technical support. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES This position will be responsible for: • Developing and implementing strong standards of design, development, and documentation practices for the Application Development team; • Working face-to-face with customers to fully understand their needs and address them using current and emerging technologies; • Working with the Applications Development team to design and deploy effective solutions to customer needs; • Working in an operations role with an emphasis on application programming and maintenance in a production environment; • Problem-solving and troubleshooting, including performing root cause analysis to design preventative activities; • Proven project coordination skills and experience in planning, development, and implementation of projects with multiple objectives; performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, development, and computer programming; considerable knowledge of principles of information systems; considerable knowledge of principles and theories of business and planning functions; considerable knowledge of programming languages; considerable knowledge of project management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of principles, problems and techniques of data processing and data communication operations; considerable knowledge of data processing and data communications equipment and diagnostic tools; considerable knowledge of methods and procedures used to conduct detailed analysis and design of computer systems; considerable knowledge of principles of complex computer operating systems; knowledge of principles and techniques of business information systems re-engineering; knowledge of network protocols and architecture; knowledge of practices and issues of systems security and disaster recovery; knowledge of applications systems development principles and techniques; knowledge of principles and practices of data base management; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable problem solving skills; considerable technical problem solving skills; considerable analytical skills; considerable ability to prepare correspondence, manuals, reports and documentation; considerable ability to analyze and resolve operational and communications problems; considerable ability to analyze and debug complex software programs; considerable ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex business and technical problems; some supervisory ability. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Seven (7) years of experience in information technology (IT) operations, programming, systems/software development or another IT related field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the full professional working level with responsibility for performing a full range of complex technical support functions in such areas as: assisting in the design, implementation and management of a major communications network; providing technical and administrative support for a wide area network (WAN) or mini-computer system; assisting in the installation and maintenance of major sub-systems or installing and maintaining other host and/or network software; participating in the design and development of system applications; serving as a project coordinator responsible for coordinating the design, development, programming and implementation of moderately complex information systems projects; performing any closely related complex technical support function. NOTE:For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Information Technology Analyst 2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED 1. College training in management information systems, computer science or information technology related area may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling six (6) months of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. 2. A Master's degree in management information systems, computer science or electrical engineering may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will possess: • Five (5) years’ experience in application development; • Five (5) years’ experience in web-based applications and third-party Application Programming Interfaces; • Five (5) years’ experience with C#; • Experience with ASP.NET, PowerShell and Python; • Experience with database design, logic and Structured Query Language (SQL); • Technical experience in Restful Application Programming Interfaces. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.