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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Change and Release Specialist - **Company:** State of Indiana - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $79,118.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Computer-Aided Software Engineering, Information Systems, Software Debugging, Release Management, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Computer Equipment, Information Technology - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dcd821362d6af005 ## About the Role * Thorough knowledge of information systems design principles and new systems design techniques. * Thorough knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used for application development. * Thorough knowledge of application development software tools and application development software languages. * Thorough knowledge of the most recent advancement of information technology equipment, operation, and capabilities. * Ability to perform problem solving and analytical analysis. * Ability to work independently under general direction. * Ability to manage multiple application development software projects or existing systems and related priorities. * Ability to read and understand complicated technical manuals. * Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others. * Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. * Effectively communicate both orally and in writing. A degree is not required. However, at least 3 years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. ## Description Application change and release management is a critical role in the Information Technology field. This role makes sure changes to IT applications are made in an organized manner and application releases are deployed with minimum adverse impact to business operations. Lack of proper change and release management can result in major disruptions to IT application development projects and business operations, which can translate into the loss of significant dollar amounts, * Provide technical leadership on complex projects and act as a SME in business or functional areas. * Project software and hardware requirements for application software. * Devise or modify procedures to solve highly complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results to obtain maximum computer utilization. * Confer with department management to assist in planning, organizing, and controlling activities for highly specialized technical areas. * Confer with the user community to conduct, through research, fact-finding, and analysis to formulate and define system requirements, scope, and objectives, establish priorities, and monitor the progress of complex information systems for highly specialized technical areas. * Prepare detailed project feasibility studies, formulates complete system scope, project cost, time estimates, and human resource and IT infrastructure requirements for new and existing computer information systems. * Prepare detailed specifications from which application software will be written. * Prepare and conduct system test planning for complex systems. * Design, code, test, debug, and documents new application software programs and/or makes enhancements to existing application software programs of all levels. * Execute and monitor that task conforms to shop techniques, standards, policies, and procedures. * May use case tools and/or application development software tools. * Provide complete documentation for new or modified information systems and/or application software programs, including operational procedures and manuals. * Assist, direct, train, monitor and coordinate the work of less experienced application software developers and/or application systems analyst staff and assists with the development of difficult and highly complex programs. * May function as Team and/or Project lead responsible for completion of project phase. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. 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