Senior Software Engineer

Introduction

Looking for a rewarding career in the fast-paced technology industry? Look no further! The Department of Technology & Information (DTI) is Delaware’s central IT organization committed to providing technology services and collaborative solutions for Delaware while working to improve the lives of Delawareans through advanced technologies that innovate government services. Employment with DTI is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that offers opportunities for professional development.

DTI employees have the chance to work with 'best in class IT companies' offering our employees experience operating with some of the most talented in their field. In addition to recruiting and retaining the best and brightest, DTI acknowledges and values the diversity of our employees. DTI recognizes that fostering a diverse workforce provides remarkable benefits in terms of innovative thinking, increased collection of skills and experiences, greater teamwork, and higher morale.

To learn more visit DTI’s Website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). DTI offers a robust hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to working remotely.

Principal responsibilities include the planning, requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, system integration, and documenting of software components of complex, multi-tier government systems.

• Responsible for evaluating user requests for new programs, modifications to existing programs, and system integration of off the shelf products.
• Performs research and gathers relevant data to determine feasibility, appropriateness, and cost and time required.
• Prepares detailed estimates in order to obtain approval to proceed.
• Prepares detailed program specifications.
• Develops software according to approved specifications, tests and debug programs for the delivery of quality applications.
• Creates system and user documentation.
• Monitors ongoing program and system performance.
• Provides training and mentors less experienced team members.

The Sr. Software Engineer must be a fast learner with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and able to work with minimal supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. The Sr. Software Engineer must be able to work well with a diverse group of team members to deliver software solutions on time, on budget and within specifications.

The Sr. Software Engineer will report to the Application Development Manager responsible for the particular application area.

Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree is preferred, with emphasis in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Networks, Security, I/T Discipline or a related field.
• Possess professional certifications commensurate with advanced to expert technical capabilities.
• Minimum of two years of formal training in application-specific languages, databases, utilities preferred.

• Minimum four years of technical experience with medium to large software environment that includes, but not limited to, experience in producing reliable program code, integration of modules, writing conversion or interface programs, comprehensive unit, and system testing.
• Minimum two years of experience in any programming .NET or Java.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting tools.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory fingerprint based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police is required as a Condition of Hire.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DTI participates in the Federal E-Verify system where we will provide the federal government with each Executive Branch new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources web page.

DTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations…