Applications Development Analyst Information Technology Analyst 3 (40 Hour) | Hybrid Recruitment # 250205-7605FR-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/12/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $114,262 - $143,552/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/25/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services (DAS) (https://portal.ct.gov/das) , Bureau of Information Technology Solutions (BITS), is seeking to hire an Applications Development Analyst (Information Technology Analyst 3 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7605FR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) ) to lead the maintenance of legacy applications and development efforts in Salesforce on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS (https://portal.ct.gov/dsshome/home?language=en\_US) ) (Micro Apps Team). WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU + Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + Professional growth and development opportunities + A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees POSITION HIGHLIGHTS + Monday - Friday + Full-time (40 hours per week) + First shift + Location: Hartford, CT + Hybrid position (telework and in office) View the video below to learn what it's like to be part of this innovative BITS team! Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! 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 + Performs hands-on development work; + Supervises application development work done by state staff and consultants; + Owns the responsibility of organizing and delegating project work done by the development team; + Conducts evaluations and appraisals of staff and consultants on performance; + Ensures professional development of staff is kept up according to agency guidelines; + Participates in the hiring process and onboarding of new team members; + Identifies and resolves impediments to success and reports issues, progress, and successes to management regularly; + Sets and enforces application development standards and practices for the team; + Establishes and defines goals for the application development team for new initiatives; + Provides expertise and guidance to all application development designs and architecture and acts as the Technical Lead; + Works with other agencies and guides statewide initiatives such as, but not limited to: + Salesforce standards and governance; + New application development/maintenance and operations of solutions; + Mobile platform development; + Software product evaluations; + Vendor-developed solutions; + Guides the creation of APIs, web services, microservices, and applications to meet the needs of the Agency; + Reviews application development work and architecture in various technologies, platforms, and languages to include, but not limited to: + Salesforce (Apex & Lightning); + .Net frameworks (C#, F#, VB, ASP, J# etc.); + Power Platform; + Java; + Select Query Language (SQL); + Performs related duties as required. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=7605FR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of + principles and techniques of systems analysis, design, development, and computer programming; + principles of information systems; + principles and theories of business and planning functions; + programming languages; + project management principles and techniques; + principles, problems and techniques of data processing and data communication operations; + data processing and data communications equipment and diagnostic tools; + methods and procedures used to conduct detailed analysis and design of computer systems; + principles of complex computer operating systems; + Knowledge of + principles and techniques of business information systems re-engineering; + network protocols and architecture; + practices and issues of systems security and disaster recovery; + applications systems development principles and techniques; + principles and practices of data base management; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + skill in problem solving; + skill in technical problem solving; + skill in analysis; + Considerable ability to + prepare correspondence, manuals, reports and documentation; + analyze and resolve operational and communications problems; + analyze and debug complex software programs; + identify, analyze and resolve complex business and technical problems; + 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 experience is interpreted at the level of an Information Technology Analyst 2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + 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 equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + 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 + Experience as a technical leader for an Application Development team + Experience with more than one application development platform + Experience establishing standards and procedures + Experience communicating Information Technology (IT) concepts to a non-Information Technology (IT) audience + Experience leading application development architectural designs 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. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 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