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Job Title: Lead Developer

Job Requisition ID: 48100

Closing Date: 7/9/25

Salary: $7,787 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Union Position: Yes

Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a highly skilled and organized individual to serve as Lead Developer providing a full range of complex professional and advisory functions in information technology (IT) web applications services supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR), by developing and managing public-facing browser-based websites using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), SharePoint, and Dreamweaver, demonstrating an in-depth understanding of web programming languages including HTML, CSS, FormCalc, JavaScript, and JSON. 

In this role, you will serve as a project coordinator for full range of major/complex projects. 

In addition, you will analyze and recommend new procedures and techniques to improve supported websites and web applications., serving as the primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to assigned websites. 

If you possess these skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this position with DoIT!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per year
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
  

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

  • Under administrative direction, serves as a Lead Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDoR) providing a full range of complex professional and advisory functions in information technology (IT) web applications services.
  • Serves as project/team leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
  • Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve supported websites and web applications.
  • Serves as the primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to assigned websites and web applications.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
     

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Web Services or a related Information Technology field.
     

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years professional experience as a SharePoint site administrator, managing websites using Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), or other web content management system, including end-to-end site configuration, maintenance, and publishing.
  • Three (3) years professional experience designing and developing web applications using HTML, CSS, FormCalc, JavaScript, and JSON.
  • Three (3) years professional experience creating business process automation functions using tool such as LiveCycle/AEM Forms Designer and Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).
  • One (1) year professional experience supporting website development using systems analysis methodologies, including the preparation technical specifications, process documentation, procedures, and end-user instructional materials.
  • One (1) year professional experience applying accessibility standards (e.g., Section 508) and using tools such as Site Improve or comparable accessibility compliance platforms to ensure accessible public-facing websites.
  • One (1) year professional experience leveraging Adobe Analytics or similar tools to monitor user behavior, generate dashboards, and inform content strategy through data analysis.
  • One (1) year professional experience performing scheduled and remedial maintenance for websites and web applications, including incident response and performance tuning.
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex web development issues and implement optimized, scalable solutions.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, end users, and team members to gather requirements and deliver user-centered web solutions.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to clearly present technical information and training to both technical staff and non-technical end users.

 

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position. 

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background and a tax compliance check.
  • Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
  • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description