Applications Systems Specialist I - EHRA

The Applications Systems Specialist plays a critical role in directly supporting the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) as part of the Application Development (AD) section. The AD team is responsible for managing and supporting applications that facilitate the care, custody, and supervision of adult individuals sentenced for violations of North Carolina law. These applications are integral to the operations of the Division of Institutions and the Division of Community Supervision, providing custodial care, educational opportunities, and health services to incarcerated individuals, as well as supporting community-based supervision for those on probation, parole, or post-release supervision., * Manage the entire software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, technical and functional design documentation, development, testing, and deployment.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex Java-based applications, ensuring they meet technical and business requirements.
• Create detailed technical specifications, functional design documents, and comprehensive test plans to support development efforts.
• Provide support and maintenance for legacy applications, including independently troubleshooting and resolving errors efficiently.
• Work autonomously to manage project deliverables and timelines while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Lead and mentor development teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate effectively with other technical departments, such as infrastructure, database, and QA teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Communicate directly with non-technical stakeholders and clients, translating technical concepts into clear, actionable language to meet business needs.

About the Division: Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) provides the technological resources and infrastructure necessary to support the Department of Adult Correction’s (DAC) mission. NCDIT is responsible for the management and support of all aspects of computing and telecommunications throughout DAC. NCDIT manages the data, voice, and video network, wide area and Internet connections, and central servers providing application, database, file, and web services. NCDIT is also responsible for the security of the department’s information assets and the protection of these assets against vulnerabilities. NCDIT maintains and supports business analysis and participates in the collection and reporting of data to internal and external entities.

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience with Spring related technologies
• Development experience using AWS services, 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.

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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.