Job Description

Job Posting Title
Applications Developer
Agency
290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION
Supervisory Organization
Employment Security Commission-Data Processing
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
If applicable, please upload a copy of your two most recent performance reviews along with your resume.

This position is based in Oklahoma City, OK. Candidates must reside in the State of Oklahoma and be willing to report to the Will Rogers Memorial Office Building in Oklahoma City.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer at the time of application. The agency is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Job Type/Salary/LocationFull-time Vacancies: One Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Primary Working Hours: M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Oklahoma City, OK Supervisory: Not applicable Travel: Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Typically, minimal travel is required.


BenefitsThe State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.


Join Our Innovative Team: Shape the Future of IT at OESC!
As an Application Developer, you'll play a pivotal role in our modernization journey, leveraging your expertise in C#, Python, Transcript / React, SQL, Cobol and other programming languages to seamlessly connect diverse systems and platforms. Join us in shaping the future of workforce solutions and make a real impact on the lives of Oklahomans. Don't miss out on this chance to make a lasting impact and advance your career with us.

Position Essential FunctionsReview and analyze organization's business needs, confer with users to evaluate requirements, discuss solutions, and develop plans of approach, including project completion time estimates. Design, develop, and maintain integrations between diverse systems and platforms, ensuring seamless communication and data exchange. Create and maintain robust and scalable APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to facilitate integration between internal and external systems. Develop scripts and automation routines to streamline integration processes and improve efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with integration objectives. Document integration processes, configurations, and best practices. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in integration development. Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance integration capabilities and efficiency. Evaluate existing Cobol-based systems to identify opportunities for modernization and improvement. Refactor Cobol code to modernize and optimize functionality, performance, and maintainability, using C#, Python or other modern programming languages. Assist with the implementation and ongoing support of scripting solutions with Laserfiche.

These job functions, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Valued Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities
Knowledge of -Programming languages - C#, Typescript / React, Python, SQL and/or Cobol Software development life cycles User interfaces Laserfiche Troubleshooting and problem solutions Emerging technologies/ innovations Coding processes and security measures Specific agency functions and business needs Laws, rules, and regulations affecting the business needs of the agency.


Skill and Competencies -Problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail Written communication and application design Verbal communication and presentation


Ability to -Review and analyze user requests and other information. Design appropriate programs and systems while adhering to deadlines. Work independently


Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentWork is typically performed in a professional setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to noise levels determined by the office environment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms requiring periods of sitting or standing and daily use of computer and phone. It also requires the occasional use of the office machinery in accordance with safety and security protocols.


Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience requirements at this level consist of the completion of twelve semester hours of computer science or management information systems course work at an accredited college or university plus one additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work; or completion of a minimum of 156 hours of vocational or technical education courses resulting in certification in applications development plus one additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in applications development for the required education plus one additional year of experience in applications development and analysis work. Preference will be given to candidates with experience using Laserfiche.


Special Skills/RequirementsComputer Skills - Employee must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products, programming languages, logic, and flow and be capable of proficiently using the OESC's standard software (Microsoft Office - Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Teams), and the Internet, as well as proficiency to learn other software as needed. Employee must be capable of lifting, carrying, and moving objects of up to 25 pounds.

Accommodation StatementOESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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