Senior Web Applications Developer - Oklahoma City, United States - State of Oklahoma

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    Job Posting TitleSenior Web Applications Developer

    Agency290 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

    Supervisory OrganizationEmployment Security Commission-Executive Director

    Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

    May 13, 2024Note:
    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-TimeFull time

    Job TypeRegular

    CompensationCommensurate upon education and experience

    Job Description

    Job Type/Salary/Location/BenefitsFull-timeVacancies: OneSalary: Commensurate upon education and experience

    Primary Working Hours:
    M-F; 8-5; flexibility is allowed by Division / Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) approval

    FLSA Status:

    ExemptLocation:
    Will Rogers Memorial Office Building / OKC

    Telework Status:
    Telework allowed with CIO approval

    Supervisory:
    Not a supervisory position

    Travel:
    Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position. Typically, minimal travel is required.
    This position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate at their own expense to the Oklahoma City area.
    Benefits

    Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.

    A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

    Pathfinder 401(a) and 457(b)

    Retirement Plan:
    Benefit from a 4.5% mandatory contribution matched by your employer's 4.5%. Plus, receive an extra 1% employer match when contributing 2.5% or more to your 457(b) Plan.


    Join Our Innovative Team:
    Shape the Future of IT at OESC


    Join the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission as a Senior Web Developer and embark on a journey of innovation and impact.

    As part of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technologies and frameworks to build robust web applications that revolutionize how we serve Oklahoma's workforce.

    Take the next step in your career and be at the forefront of driving meaningful change.

    Position Essential Functions


    Review and analyze organization's business needs, confers with users to evaluate requirements, discuss solutions and develop plan of approach, including time estimates.

    Assist with the preparation of program documentation to support new or enhanced systems and applications.
    Conduct or coordinate user acceptance, regression and integration testing; make changes and corrections as needed.
    Participate in structured walk-through and other activities to review applications and provide training and support.
    Perform ongoing analysis and review of applications systems and programs.
    Develop process design alternatives for major portions of applications being analyzed.

    Design output formats and user formats as dictated by user specification and established procedure to ensure ease of use and functionality.

    Identify user interface problems and develop appropriate solutions.
    Evaluate interrelationships in immediate programming area to determine how changes in one program will affect other applications.

    Produce UX deliverables related to the assigned projects, perform analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of applications and procedures to solve complex business problems.

    Define navigation, interfaces and layouts that are focused on user needsProduce interfaces for different types of screens/user end experiences on different devices (e.g., tablet, mobile, multi-browsers).Perform usability testing and user research.

    Design page layouts, visual elements and patterns, and select appropriate typography to create an elegant web interface.
    Collaborate with visual artists.

    Work with developers to solve complex user interaction issuesWork with the web developers and accessibility specialists to ensure that tools, both internal and external, are Section 508 compliant and meet basic accessibility requirements.

    Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to discuss ideas for layout, organization and functionality of digital products.
    Document project design methodology.
    Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in integration development. Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance integration capabilities and efficiency.
    These job functions, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Valued Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities

    Knowledge of

    Prototyping methods to include user and application workflow.

    User interfacesTroubleshooting and problem solutionsEmerging technologies/ innovationsCoding processes and security measuresSpecific agency functions and business needsLaws, rules, and regulations affecting the business needs of the agency.

    Skill and Competencies

    Problem solving, critical thinking, and attention to detailWritten communication and application designVerbal communication and presentationAbility to


    Conduct usability testing, implement appropriate solutions, identify user Key Performance Indicator (KPI), implement pro-active application fixesDesign appropriate programs and systems while adhering to deadlines.

    Work independently

    Physical Demands/Work Environment


    Work is typically performed in the office 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 Qualifications

    Education and Experience Requirements


    Requirements include a bachelor's degree in computer science or management information systems from an accredited college or university; a vocational or technical education course resulting in certification in computer applications equivalent to a bachelor's degree; two years of web application development experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


    Special Skills/Requirements*Computer 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

    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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