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State of South Dakota · 17 hours ago

Software Engineer

Pierre, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$67K/yr - $91K/yr

The State of South Dakota is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Bureau of Information and Technology. This role involves writing and testing code for business applications, creating user interface components, and building applications that assist state agencies in providing services to citizens.

Government

No H1B

Responsibilities

Building entire systems or their features and interfaces that are highly available, intuitive, scalable, and secure to meet current and future software and application requirements

Conducting design and code reviews to ensure highly reliable and performant code maintains scalability, performance, and alignment with standards and best practices

Designing, developing, coding, and testing programs, applications, and technical solutions following lifecycle software development (SDLC)

Following change and release management policies to ensure data integrity, compliance, and system stability

Identifying and managing risks that stem from business activities and the job role

Advocating, recommending, & championing process improvements

Participating in team and system demonstrations to accept completed stories and features

Working with product managers to create software that is optimized for business metrics

Qualification

Software Development Life CycleAgile/Scrum Methodology.NET FrameworkData AnalyticsC#SQLUI/UX DesignLeadershipProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

A degree in Information Systems, Computer science, or equivalent work experience

Experience in Agile/Scrum Methodology

Experience in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) implementations

Experience with Microsoft products (MS Visual Studio, Visio, .NET Framework, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, PowerApps, Office 365 Suite, Visual Basic, Access DB)

Demonstrated experience executing the SDLC against large systems implementations

Demonstrated experience in solution development and application architecture with JEE(J2EE) or .Net

Experience performing conceptual and technical designs, including the use of object-oriented analysis and design techniques

Ability to apply application design and coding standards

Ability to reason logically, analyze, and resolve business problems

Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with co-workers

Ability to communicate information concisely and accurately, both oral and written

Ability to communicate issues and suggest alternative, innovative, and creative solutions for technical problems

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to develop a strong customer service work ethic

Ability to manage time independently and remain self-motivated

Ability to pay close attention to detail in all aspects of work

Ability to adapt to evolving requirements and shifting priorities

Ability to demonstrate initiative and proactive problem-solving skills

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9

Preferred

Experience with leadership and project management

Knowledge of system software, hardware, work processes, regulations and management practices

Knowledge of data analytics concepts used to identify trends and deliver cost savings

Knowledge of business performance metrics and how they translate to value

Knowledge of standard development processes, procedures, systems, and architectures

Knowledge of programming languages and platforms including but not limited to C#, .NET, C, C++, Python, Java, and SQL

Knowledge of use of agile methodologies to support all aspects of product development

Knowledge of data management, including organization, storage, and retrieval systems

Knowledge of data standardization, standardization, cleansing, and integration techniques

Knowledge of user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design

Benefits

6% fully matched retirement plan. Includes long term disability and family survivor benefits.

$25,000 paid life insurance.

Flexible work schedule and generous leave policies.

Stable industry sector.

Ability to maintain great work/life balance with little to no travel or overtime.

$0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits.