Senior SharePoint Developer (Information Systems Analyst II, Option A)

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 a Senior SharePoint Developer, supporting the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) with advanced web and application solutions. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of SharePoint Online sites and Microsoft Power Platform applications, ensuring accessibility compliance and delivering innovative tools that streamline operations. As a subject matter expert, you’ll collaborate with business and IT teams, solve complex technical challenges, and drive the adoption of modern technologies to enhance agency systems. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining Microsoft SharePoint Online sites, including lists, libraries, and related components to support enterprise-level operations.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, Dataverse and Microsoft 365 services.
Requires two (2) year of professional experience managing Power Platform environments, applying Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) principles, and solution deployment processes.
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, 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.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining Microsoft SharePoint Online sites, including lists, libraries, and related components to support enterprise-level operations.
Three (3) years of professional experience developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, Dataverse and Microsoft 365 services.
Two (2) year of professional experience managing Power Platform environments, applying Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) principles, and solution deployment processes.
One (1) year of professional experience using Azure DevOps or similar tools for version control and deployment.
Ability to analyze data logically, exercise sound judgment, and apply advanced problem-solving techniques to define and resolve operational and procedural challenges.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and stakeholders to achieve collaborative outcomes.
Ability to coordinate and direct the activities of technical teams to achieve organizational objectives.
Developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences, including management and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Under administrative direction, serves as a/the Senior SharePoint Developer for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Department of Human Services(IDHS) performing complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services.
Reviews and analyzes functional system requirements and compares end user needs and requests for Sharepoint Online and the Microsoft Power Platform.
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SharePoint and Power Platform to ensure an advanced level of support to all IDHS staff, major focus on the IDHS Websites.
Evaluates technical advancement in the SharePoint Online and Power Platform to enhance agency systems and operations.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the SharePoint/Microsoft Power Platform 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 the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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 carry over 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