Applications Developer - IT Programmer Analyst 9 (POSITION OFFERS SIGN-ON BONUS FOR NEW HIRES)

About the position Responsibilities • Design, develop, maintain, and implement Lottery IT systems and applications. • Execute project assignments within the framework of the State of Michigan System Engineering Methodology (SEM). • Develop, test, implement, and deploy IT application releases, updates, and modifications. • Prepare clear and concise documentation for IT applications and systems. • Communicate effectively with clients and team members to establish and maintain relationships. • Resolve problems in a timely manner and seek effective solutions. Requirements • Possession of an Associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management, or mathematics. • No specific amount or type of experience is required for this position. • Alternate education and experience may include completion of high school and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, IT Technician, or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant. Nice-to-haves • Experience developing web applications using C#.NET programming language. • Experience with Model View Controller (MVC) and/or Entity Framework. • Experience using Azure DevOps. • Experience testing software for errors or defects. • Experience performing code reviews. • Experience using Git or other version control systems. Benefits • Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and their families. • Life insurance benefit of two times the employee's annual salary (up to $200,000). • Long-term disability insurance. • 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions and matching. • Vacation and sick leave policies allowing for 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year. • Paid parental leave of 12 weeks after birth or adoption. • Paid holidays including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and others. • Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service. • Supplemental pay benefits for military employees. • Tax-advantaged programs including flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts. • Tuition reduction programs at select colleges and universities for employees and family members. • Professional development reimbursement of up to $2,000 per year for education and training. • Flexible work schedules and remote work options. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job