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Job Title: Application Architect

Job Requisition ID: 44493

Closing Date: 2/18/25

Salary: $8,486.00 a month

Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Work Location: (Hybrid) 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Union Position: Yes

Work Authorization: US work authorization required. No Sponsorship Available. W2 only, no C2C. Not eligible for OPT/CPT. 

Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov

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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. 

This position serves as the Application Architect supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) performing highly technical and analytical functions for Eligibility Systems.  

In this position, you will provide leadership for the development and maintenance of applications supported by the IES application system and batch interface/online inquiry teams.  

The Application Architect will develop and maintain all complex data processing assignments.  

In addition, you will directly interact with analysts and users to provide assistance and training.  

This position serves as team leader, providing advice and guidance to lower level staff requiring advanced technical research and analysis. 

If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

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 the Application Architect for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) performing highly complex professional advisory functions in application development and providing architectural leadership and guidance to highly technical professional staff working as JAVA developers including Elixir, Corticon and other server based applications.
  • Reviews and analyzes the functional requirements of applications and compares them to user needs and requests for modifications.
  • Serves as team leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
  • Reviews and participates in the system testing, pilot runs, and production parallel system operations.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through 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 the duties enumerated above.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires five (5) years of professional experience in Application services or a related Information Technology field. 

     

Preferred Qualifications (In Order if Significance)

  • Five (5) years of professional providing Architectual leadership and guidance to highly technical professional staff working as JAVA developers including Elixir, Corticon and other server based applications.
  • Five (5) years of experience with business process analysis, design, modeling, reengineering and process visualization or similar experience.
  • Five (5) years professional experience leading teams or projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience preparing testing plans, test scripts, and test data for new or modified programs and systems.
  • One (1) year of experience with requirement gathering and/ or requirement management Ability to facilitate a shared understanding of the problem, possible solutions, and determine the scope of a project.
  • Ability to translate business use cases, into functional and technical requirements.
  • Ability to create IT technical documents such as user stories, use cases, and/or program specifications.
     

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 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 appropriate, valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • Requires the ability to serve in an on-call capacity.
  • Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.