IT Systems Developer IV

Overview

As part of the Agency of Digital Services' IT Team supporting the Department of Children & Families (DCF) within the Agency of Human Services, this IT System Developer IV will:

• Serve as a senior-level developer for Agency of Digital Service's applications that serve the Department of Children & Families (DCF).
• Mentor and train other developers.
• Provide advanced technical solutions based on the organization's direction, operations, processes, and principles. 

 
NOTE: This position is based out of Waterbury with some telework available (currently up to 2 days per week). 
 
We are seeking candidates with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Expert knowledge of software development platforms, computer programming languages, software frameworks, web server administration, and design patterns.
• Strong leadership skills and expertise in mentoring other developers and leading technical training sessions.
• Ability to act as a team technical lead.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to prepare system designs, workflow plans, status reports and test documents that adequately meet user needs.
• Ability to perform software and database design and to construct specifications for programmers and database administrators.
• Ability to convert user specifications into a successful data processing application.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate system performance and reverse engineer system functionality.
• Ability to evaluate and estimate system development costs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure from deadlines. 

Note: A fingerprint-supported background check may be required based on the assigned job duties and location.