Software Development Specialist 3 (

Schedule: Full-time

Job Duties: Location TBD

Requires a thorough technical knowledge of software development and receives general direction to assure requirements are defined and approved, perform code reviews and ensure agency application development standards are met

Reads, writes, extracts, and reports data from individual files

Coordinates software implementation using Azure DevOps (VSTS) and the Azure cloud platform

Creates and/or modifies existing program modules using technologies such as JSON and YAML (Note: The creation of static content or graphics related to web design is not considered software development.)

Documents system development life cycle (SDLC) activities and adheres to software reusability guidelines

Utilizes report generators, data manipulation tools, data query tools, debugging tools, and software development tools and languages including React, Redux, Angular, .NET, .NET Core, C#, Azure cloud computing tools, Microsoft SQL (newer versions), Azure SQL, and SQL stored procedures and views

Updates and acquires new skills through training, seminars, self-directed study, and research

Applies development processes and implements core Azure services and concepts such as virtual machines, virtual networks, storage accounts/blobs, subscriptions, Azure Active Directory, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

Gathers and analyzes facts, defines problems, and assists in developing potential solutions

Identifies and develops software solutions to business problems and provides postproduction support for business applications, including routine maintenance, enhancements, and troubleshooting of software production errors

Performs both manual and automated testing of products

Creates detailed test designs and test plans, and reviews test data for executing test scenarios

Coordinates the execution of unit and system test scripts, debugging efforts, and defect tracking

Participates in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards

Assists senior software developers in creating application-related training materials and user guides

Creates and/or modifies program and application source code documentation (e.g., use cases, inline code comments) in accordance with agency standards

Supports the documentation of development lifecycle activities and learns to develop and document appropriate standards and criteria for acceptable programming, documentation, and SDLC practices

Stays current with technologies relevant to the assigned IT area

Attends Inservice training, workshops, and conferences

Participates in special projects and committees as assigned

Attends meetings and may give presentations or conduct training sessions

60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: assuring requirements are defined and approved, performing code reviews and ensuring application development standards are met including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation