Senior Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)
Springfield, IL, US, 62703
Job Requisition ID: 54863
Opening Date: 04/06/2026
Closing Date: 04/20/2026
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $8,060/month. Full Range $8,060 - $11,851/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: n/a
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
PROOF OF EDUCATIONAL COURSEWORK IS REQUIRED. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF COURSEWORK INCLUDES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, COPIES OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS, ACCOUNT RECORDS (INCLUDING SCREENSHOTS) OF ACADEMIC COURSEWORK, AND ANY SIMILAR DOCUMENTS CREATED BY AN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Senior Developer supporting the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). In this role you will provide a full range of complex professional and advisory functions in IT applications services and coordinate and/or conduct complex application development on-site and at user provided facilities using designated software/programming language for database design, program design, and the supplied support tools for testing the new processes while implementing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes. In addition, you will serve as a project lead on complex projects determining and coordinating project components such as project scheduling and assignments. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction, serves as a Senior Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), supporting the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) providing a full range of complex, professional, and advisory functions in Information Technology (IT) application services.
- Serves as project leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
- Analyzes issues/problems and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems.
- Serves as a primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualificaitons
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.
Specialized Skills
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Development utilizing C#, Visual Studio, .Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps, including building, enhancing, and maintain enterprise applications that adhere to established design and security standards.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience conducting highly complex research, system installations, configurations, testing, and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational architecture and operational objectives.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience analyzing system specifications and design logic to develop, test, debug, and deploy C# code with .net and Visual Studio to Azure DevOps, ensuring accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with SDLC requirements.
Preferred Qualfications (In Order of Significance)
- Three (3) years of professional experience in Application Development utilizing C#, Visual Studio, .Net, Entity Framework, SQL Server, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps, including building, enhancing, and maintain enterprise applications that adhere to established design and security standards.
- Three (3) years of professional experience conducting highly complex research, system installations, configurations, testing, and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational architecture and operational objectives.
- Three (3) years of professional experience analyzing system specifications and design logic to develop, test, debug, and deploy C# code with .net and Visual Studio to Azure DevOps, ensuring accuracy, maintainability, and compliance with SDLC requirements.
- Three (3) years of professional experience in programming and database application development including designing database structures, optimizing queries, and integrating applications with SQL server and related technologies.
- Two (2) years of professional experience leading application development projects, providing technical direction, coordinating resources, monitoring quality assurance activities, and ensuring successful delivery of complex system components or solutions.
- One (1) year of professional experience performing business and systems analysis within a full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including process flow documentation, requirements gathering, specification writing, and participation in testing and implementation activities.
- Extensive knowledge of feasibility study methodologies, system conversion strategies, and analytical techniques used to evaluate system enhancements and recommend innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions.
- Ability to analyze data logically, apply sound professional judgement, and resolve complex operational or procedural issues through effective evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making techniques.
- Ability to develop and deliver clear, concise, and engaging presentations to diverse audiences, including technical staff, leadership, stakeholders, and end users.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts, prepare high‑quality technical documentation, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (work hours may vary)
Headquarter Location: 1035 Stevenson Dr, Springfield, Illinois, 62703
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Lois Green
Email: lois.d.green@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield