Senior Application Developer (Senior Programmer Analyst)

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Senior Application Developer with the DuPage County Information Technology Department.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

Responsibilities include:

• Participates in a project team, support and enhance existing systems and implements new applications.
• Collaborates with application teams, technical teams and vendors on technical solutions and alternatives to solve business needs. 
• Analyzes business environment, processes, systems, and organizational structure. 
• Receives and understands deliverables and requirements.
• Writes required programming code necessary for new or existing systems.
• Ensures system test and stability before delivery.
• Documents system and operational and maintenance procedures. 
• Works with end users to gather business requirements, document and gain approval for the scope of a project, develop project plans and participate in implementation. 
• Provides input on the specifications and evaluation of new off-the-shelf applications.
  

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology-related field 
• Seven (7) years of programming experience

The Preferred Candidate will have:

• Microsoft Client/Server environment knowledge.
• Knowledge of computer systems which include – Network Enabled Technology (.NET) and Microsoft suite of products including Structured Query Language (SQL) server, Visual Studio, Visual Basic/ C Sharp (VB/C#)
• Understanding of AI concepts, familiarity with AI/ML tools in Microsoft environments, and the ability to collaborate with teams to leverage AI for innovative solutions.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring, to accelerate software delivery and enhance application reliability.
• Experience with Oracle Database and PL/SQL Developer for writing and optimizing database queries and procedures.

A pre-employment background check is required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Salary : $88,000 - $95,000