IT Systems Integration Analyst, Senior (Application Software Developer)

The Department of Fish and Game is seeking an Application Software Developer (IT Systems Integration Analyst, Senior) to join the Information Systems Bureau at our Headquarters in Boise.

The Department is looking for an Application Software Developer, with current working experience at all levels of the Software Engineering life cycle to join one of the premier natural resource agencies in the country. Our approach is unique as our Developers are given the option to visit many locations within the State of Idaho where they can collaborate with biologists, enforcement officers, financial analysts, and more to gain a thorough understanding of our business challenges and technology needs and build professional relationships along the way.

The successful candidate will also work with state of the art technology, while meeting the needs of an increasingly mobile work force, who expect applications to behave well on mobile devices including tablets and smart phones. The ideal candidate will be experienced with .NET MVC technology and should have a strong understanding of relational database design concepts and SQL, with preference given to Microsoft SQL Server experience.

Please Note: This announcement will be used to fill the current opening at the Department of Fish and Game for Application Software Developer (IT Systems Integration Analyst, Senior). If you have recently applied for Application Software Developer (IT Systems Integration Analyst, Senior) and wish to be considered for the current opening you will need to reapply as previous exam scores will not be used/merged.

This announcement will remain open until the position has been filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Hiring lists will be pulled periodically. Applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their applications as soon as possible to ensure they will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Work with end users to identify software solutions.
  
• Analyze, design, develop, test and implement new software applications.
  
• Analyze and aggregate data sets from multiple sources into a single business solution.
  
• Troubleshoot problems with applications, find and implement fixes or new solutions.
  
• Create and modify relational databases to provide the data required by software solutions.
  
• Work with and support other Development Team members in a collaborative effort.
  
• Create documentation for agency applications.
  
• Provide application support to agency employees, in person and over the phone, in a professional, polite and respectful manner.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferably within the last five (5) years, candidates have at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the information technology (IT) field including at least two (2) years at the IT Systems Integration Analyst level or equivalent.

• Experience researching, designing and installing a new or enhanced complex integrated system which included multiple technologies and platforms and the resolution of conflicting goals.
  
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and resolving complex multi-architecture and applications software problems.
  
• Experience writing in current versions of .NET using C#.
  
• Experience with business intelligence projects, data mining using complex queries and programming data visualization components.
  
• Experience working with customers to develop requirements specifications, performing systems design and analysis, writing specifications and developing applications appropriate for multi-user/multi-tasking environments.
  
• Experience with designing relational databases, Microsoft’s SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and working with Structured Query Language (SQL).
  
• Experience working with JavaScript, JQuery, Ajax, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
  
• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining application development environments.
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience developing applications for tablets or smart phones.
  
• Experience working with Web Services (REST).
  
• Experience with Microsoft’s SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
  

Examination:

There is an exam (resume review) to determine an applicant’s eligibility. It is essential that your customized resume emphasize education, experience and positions held that are directly related to the minimum qualifications for this position. It should include detailed information, including dates, regarding education and experience. You must have the minimum level of experience or education described to qualify for this position. Scoring will be based on the information that you provide. A minimum rating of 59 is required to pass. Notification of your test results will be available online when the review process is complete.

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