Information Technology Specialist 5 - Senior Application Developer

Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

The Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT), is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Senior Application Developers to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise applications that support critical services across the State of Iowa. The role plays a key part in advancing secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and modern development practices. The ideal candidates thrive in a dynamic environment, drive continuous improvement, and are committed to delivering reliable, high-quality systems that meet statewide business and operational needs.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, optimize, and support software solutions managed by DOM DoIT to ensure effective statewide service delivery.
• Ensure all software solutions follow enterprise standards, architectural guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Build secure, scalable, and maintainable systems that align with business processes and technical objectives.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices to improve security and operational efficiency.
• Lead adherence to enterprise testing standards, ensuring reliable systems with comprehensive test coverage across all environments.
• Conduct risk assessments and apply risk-mitigation strategies to support operational stability.
• Analyze system specifications to confirm alignment with technical requirements and enterprise goals.
• Optimize development efforts and contribute to cost-efficient purchasing and resource decisions.
• Lead, mentor, coach, and train team members to support their technical growth and performance.
• Oversee performance monitoring, root cause analysis, issue resolution, and after-action reporting to maintain stable system operations.
• Manage technical documentation, including system architecture, enhancements, SOPs, policies, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to communicate technical needs, estimate work, and ensure successful project alignment.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to promote innovation and continuous professional development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Application Development Team Supervisor in alignment with team and enterprise objectives.

What We Are Seeking

• Strong experience designing, developing, and supporting secure, scalable enterprise applications.
• A candidate skilled in CI/CD, DevSecOps, and enterprise testing standards, committed to delivering high-quality, reliable systems.
• An effective collaborator and communicator who works well with Product Owners, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders.
• A proactive leader who can mentor team members, manage system performance, resolve issues, and uphold architectural and policy standards.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options (RIC)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Why Work with Us?

At the Iowa Department of Management (DOM), we help government agencies across the state perform at their best by managing financial resources, technology, and information. Our mission is rooted in service—we provide efficient, innovative, and strategic solutions that empower agencies to fulfill their goals.

We’re Guided By Four Core Values

• Integrity – We act with honesty and accountability.
• Teamwork – We collaborate to achieve shared success.
• Service – We are committed to excellence in public service.
• Partnership – We build strong relationships to drive results.

Working Arrangement

This position occasionally requires onsite work in Des Moines, IA. Employees meeting all expectations of their work responsibilities may request fully remote work and develop a hybrid/remote schedule collaboratively with their manager.

Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.

Background Check Requirements

• After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
• Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the Federal Right to Worklaws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

Selectives

022 Microsoft C#.Net:

6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the following:

• Developing code written in C#
• Developing Windows forms based on applications using Microsoft C#.Net.
• Developing web based applications using Microsoft ASP.Net.
• Using ADO.Net to interact with Microsoft SQL Server and other data bases.

AND

103 Computer Science

6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the study of computing, programming, and computation in correspondence with computer systems.

AND

122 PC Business Applications

6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in:

• Developing, designing and implementing computer programs for business applications
• Performing technical analytical assignments in the development of computer systems
• Completing design of computer systems applications
• Working closely with users to analyze and prototype automated systems
• Performing programming systems maintenance and enhancements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in computer science, computer applications, software engineering, computer engineering, management information systems, business analytics, or cyber security, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security.
• All of the following (a and b):
• Three years of full-time work experience in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security; and
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• All of the following (a and b):
• Five years of full-time work experience in application development and database management, business analysis, systems and network administration, technical training and reporting, IT vendor and purchasing management, IT project management, IT product management, system testing and quality assurance, mainframe and platform administration, and/or information technology security; and
• Either of the following:
• Certification from an authorized educational institution/major computer or software producer in one or more of the specialty areas listed in part a; or

ii. Eighteen semester hours from an accredited college or university in one or more of the specialty areas listed in part a.

• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-ime work as an Information Technology Specialist 4.

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