Development Tools & Application Specialist (Information Technology Specialist II)

Job Description and Duties Who We're Looking For… The Department of Child Support Services, Technology Services Division is seeking a motivated and highly skilled Information Technology Specialist II to join the Child Support Enforcement Development Section. This role serves as a development tools and application specialist responsible for providing technical oversight and management of the development workspace environment, including frameworks, tools, configurations, processes, and documentation to support high quality, high performance, faster software delivery, and modernization efforts. In addition, this role will also provide guidance and technical leadership to developers on technical solutions, coding standards, best practices, and processes. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates initiative, independent judgment, a positive attitude, and originality. The ideal candidate will bring strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment while consistently demonstrating tact, integrity, ownership, and accountability. This position requires someone who can build effective, cooperative working relationships and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the technical stability of the development environment by ensuring coding standards, best practices, and guidelines are properly established and maintained. If this opportunity sounds exciting and well-aligned with your skills, we encourage you to review the application instructions below and apply. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Expert in developing large scale Enterprise Java applications using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), preferably with IntelliJ and MyEclipse. • Expert in OLTP Databases, like DB2, SQL Server with ability to analyze complex SQL queries and stored procedures. • Expertise in writing SQL, (Object Relation Mapping) ORM tools including Spring and Hibernate, and ETL technologies and tools. • Expertise in developing and testing web services (REST and SOAP) and Application Programming Interfaces (APls). • Proficiency in web development framework with User Interface (UI) development and other web-based technologies such as Angular, JS, Bootstrap, HTML5, XML, JSP, and Struts framework. • Experience with and/or knowledge of Web Application Servers, like Apache Tomcat, IBM WebSphere Application Server. • Experience with various workflow tools such as Rally, Service Now, and GitHub for Continuous Integration/Delivery. • Experience with project build and CI/CD automation tools such as Maven, Ant, and Jenkins. • Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Azure services for application development, including designing, developing, deploying, and securing applications, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and understanding infrastructure-as-code, configuration automation, and image-building frameworks. • Knowledge of document development using tools such as Adobe ES3, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and Open Service Gateway Initiative (OSGI) framework. • Experience with source code quality and consistency using automated analysis and linting tools across various programming languages. • Experience in Unit Test methodologies focusing on structural coverage of code and modular approach for unit testing, including detecting security vulnerabilities. • Experience creating process workflow and architecture model diagrams using Visio. • Extensive familiarity with current IT technologies, tools, best practices, and methodologies. Statement of Qualifications Instructions: The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The hiring manager will review the Statement of Qualifications and is considered the first interview for this position. PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as the Statement of Qualifications. DISCLAIMER: Applicants who fail to follow the format instructions or fail to submit a Statement of Qualifications as required will be disqualified from the selection process. FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS: • Must be typed. • 1” Margins. • Font must be Arial 12-point (not higher or lower). • Not to exceed two pages. • Single-sided, Single-spaced. • Include your first and last name at the top of the page. • Indicate the corresponding criteria number for each response. CRITERIA: • Describe a time when you proactively improved a development workspace, toolset, process, or coding practice. What issue did you identify, what motivated you to act, and how did you communicate your proposal, including navigating any resistance? Explain how your actions ultimately improved team efficiency, collaboration, or code quality. • Describe a time when you had to explain technical impacts, constraints, or recommendations to different audiences such as developers, architects, managers, executives, or vendors. How did you tailor your message for each group, set expectations or timelines, and navigate difficult personalities or challenging dynamics? Explain how your communication supported better planning, decision-making, or delivery outcomes.