Applications Systems Specialist I - EHRA

The Web Development Team is seeking an Applications Systems Specialist to serve as a senior technical leader delivering modern, cloud driven web solutions for NCDOT. This role blends deep .NET engineering expertise with hands on leadership in design, architecture, and full stack development. You’ll partner closely with business groups, IT leadership, and cross functional teams to build user focused applications that support mission critical transportation services relied on statewide. Our team is rapidly expanding its use of intelligent automation and AI supported development, and this position plays a key role in shaping how AI capabilities are integrated into both new and existing systems. Ideal candidates thrive in collaborative engineering environments, mentor developers, champion best practices, and leverage Azure technologies to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative digital experiences that make a measurable impact across North Carolina.

Areas of responsibility include:

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot modern cloud powered apps and web components using Azure services, DevOps pipelines, and emerging AI assisted development tools - while supporting and leveling up junior developers along the way
• Manage and optimize application hosting environments across on premises systems and the Azure cloud, always keeping an eye out for clever opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance reliability through intelligent tooling
• Partner closely with IT leadership, the Communications Office, and business teams to turn ideas and user needs into polished, intuitive digital solutions that support mission critical statewide transportation services
• Lead the charge on technical direction and architecture, helping shape modern, user centered experiences that align with organizational standards - and steering the team toward new AI driven approaches that elevate how we build software
• Champion modern engineering practices, better tools, and intelligent automation techniques that improve code quality, boost system stability, and make the development team faster, smarter, and more productive

About the Division: The Web Systems unit directs all Internet/Intranet based application development, reports, server/system architecture, and web system maintenance for the NCDOT infrastructure. The Web Systems unit employs management, architects, application developers, web designers and subject matter experts to meet the growing business and technological needs of NCDOT departments and external users. The Web Systems unit also creates and maintains the internal (intranet) and external (Internet, WWW extranet) Web systems and services enterprise wide, meeting with NCDOT departments to gather requirements and establish departmental web sites and other services.

• Extensive experience designing, developing, and delivering enterprise web applications using C# .NET Core, SQL Server, Blazor, and/or Vue/React Javascript Frameworks across both on-premises and Azure environments

• Proven ability to lead development teams through the full SDLC, including requirements analysis, solution architecture, code reviews, mentoring, and driving modern engineering best practices

• Deep understanding of .NET as a web and API platform, with expertise in building scalable, performant, secure applications and strong proficiency with development tools such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Azure DevOps, and Git workflows, Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development

OR

Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development

OR

High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary Range: $87,617 - $131,426

The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act

This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. Any telework will be under the conditions of the state Teleworking Program Policy and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time in the employer’s sole discretion.

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants Must Reapply to be considered

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.