Associate Applications Developer

Job Description:

Associate Applications Developer

Description

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at 3315 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Enterprise Architect team at OA-ITSD-DSS is a team comprised of members with varying skills. We support all applications for IT-DSS and some across multiple agencies. Team members are self-motivated to provide knowledge on current and new technologies. Members keep up with what’s going on in the IT world and look for new tech that can be used to better our business customers' applications. If you enjoy taking on new challenges, learning new technologies, and exploring new languages, then becoming a member of this team is where you want to be. We are looking for a Highly Motivated Associate Application Developer who can adapt to new technologies and be self-motivated to learn and grow on a team that works across multiple platforms.

This is a temporary, full-time, benefit-eligible position based upon federal ARPA funding. Position funding will end no later than December 31, 2026.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Department of Social Services (DSS).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

This position will report to the Enterprise Architect Supervisor. Successful candidates will:

• Be involved with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle(Planning, Analysis, Design & Development, Implementation).
• Learn and develop new skills through various training opportunities and be self-motivated to learn new skills.
• Become familiar with ITSD business processes that meet the needs of our business customers.
• Mentor and document new technologies.
• Must be Self-Motivated and able to work independently on assignments.

As an associate, be prepared to build on the languages and skills you have.

• Knowledge of computer logic and its applications.
• Knowledge of core programming languages and ability to adapt and learn new ones.
• Knowledge of hardware, networks, and Operating Systems.
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts.
• Ability to provide logical and innovative ideas and think critically to resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate with staff, management, and agency personnel.
• Ability to multitask on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in and a desire to learn:

• C#, Java, HTML, CSS, COBOL, JCL, PowerShell, and SQL.
• Experience with Visual Studio, VSCode, and other development tools.
• Experience or ability to learn ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, Veracode security scanning tools.
• Experience or ability to explore and learn new tech in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Experience with various Relational Database Management Systems (DB2, SQL Server).

• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Minimum Qualifications: (if specified in Job Requisition)

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

Salary:

$41,000.16-$54,881.91 per Year