Senior Developer (C#, C++, VB, SQL) Remote From Anywhere In Colorado

Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.

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We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative Senior Developer to be a team member in the operations of an applications delivery work unit.  In this role, you will help us to code, monitor, and maintain workflows.  You will use your expertise in applications delivery to consult and contribute with your team, and may be involved in mentoring junior developers.

In this role, you will:

• Consult with Solution Architects, Solution Engineers, Business Analysts, Customers, and Project Managers.

• Manage the Scrum process, identify and recommend changes/improvements to development policy and process.

• Problem-solve development issues leading to the most efficient implementation possible.

• Participate in application management; streamline development processes. 

• Conduct code reviews with team developers.

• Handle simultaneous requests of varying complexity from within OIT. 

Why Join Us?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on employee growth and development

Apply today and join us in shaping the future of our organization.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. 

This is a skills-based job announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a software developer in Java, Python, and Angular technologies in progressively more complex assignments with experience managing requirements for software application development, service delivery, and customer satisfaction.

• Experience applying digital accessibility regulations and standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) to business processes, content, tools, and/or documents, with the ability to provide specific examples of accessibility improvements made.

Substitutions:

• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications. 

• Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications. 

• If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Languages: C#, C++, Visual Basic, TypeScript, JavaScript, jQuery, XML, XSLT, JSON, HTML, CSS.

•  Frameworks: .NET Framework, .NET Core, .NET, ASP.NET.

• Software: Visual Studio.

• Project Management tools: Azure Boards.

• Web Systems: IIS Concepts: REST, OOP.

• Cloud Services: Azure, AWS.  

• Database: MSSQL Server, MySQL, Azure Cosmos DB.

• ODBC.

• OS Platforms: Windows, Linux.

• Source Code: Git, SVN testing.

• DevOps: Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitLab CI/CD.

Conditions of Employment:

OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state agency locations where they might perform work. 

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Post-employment background checks will be required for specific agencies as business needs dictate, which may include a polygraph exam, fingerprint-based criminal history search, reference checks, and a drug test.

This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed. 

If this posting indicates “remote from anywhere in CO” in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado. 

While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position.  A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.

We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time. Visit our benefits to learn more about some of our great offerings that allow us all to have fulfilling lives. 

Visit our How to Apply webpage to learn more about our application process and what to expect after you apply.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.  The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or call (303) 764-7900.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need. 

The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.