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Title : Application Development Lead, #W5003
State Role Title : Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range : $115,000 - $134,105 per year (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band : 6
Agency : Department of Social Services
Location : DSS HOME OFFICE
Agency Website :
Recruitment Type : Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.
We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency - one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia - partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.
Application Development Lead develops and maintains the ITS application development catalogue offerings such as : MS Power Apps, JAVA, and ORACLE solutions requiring advanced analysis, research and design. Work on small to large complex projects that require advanced skill in multiple technical environments to produce integrated solutions to resolve highly complex technical and business issues to serve a diverse audience with varied proficiencies. The lead position provides technical guidance to Application Developers.
The Application Development Lead supports analysis and development of application design, performance monitoring, systems analysis, and quality assurance and integration methodologies. The Developer designs, writes, tests, debugs, troubleshoots, and leverages division approved open source / new / COTS / reused source code across the enterprise and guides other developers in these functions.
Application Development Lead plays a lead role in project management with analysis and research on technical efforts requiring development resources; communicating problems & project risks; designs technical requirements for the project managers / teams; guides and directs work on multiple projects and ensures proper usage as part of the design efforts in building a system to be put into production.
Application Development Lead works closely with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure & Operations teams and guides other developers to ensure the solutions developed conform to the prescribed architecture; follows VDSS approved standards and processes; ensures solutions are complaint with all security protocols and guidelines; and seeks / obtains input from Enterprise Architecture on items that are architecturally significant and thereby affect development design / approach / solution.
The Application Development Lead prepares system documents and constructs code to deliver quality, cost effective and timely deliverables according to the department's lifecycle development approach. This includes, but not limited to :
- Clarifying requests for solutions, enhancements or system changes.
- Performing estimate analysis on requests, tickets or proposals.
- Analyzing user requirements, documents and requests to develop effective automated solutions.
- Maintaining production code, programs and supporting test plans.
The Application Development Lead will provide direct support to ITS and other developers.
Minimum Qualifications
KSA's and / or Competencies required to successfully perform the work :
Additional Considerations
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current / previous supervisory employment reference checks.
VDSS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line "Virginia Jobs" (PageUp) employment site no later than 11 : 55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching - Employee Benefits.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
VDSS does not provide sponsorship.
This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth's Teleworking policy.
VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and / or interview process.
If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the "Virginia Jobs" (PageUp) employment site when you apply.
Contact Information
Name : VDSS - Division of Human Resources
Phone : dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov
Email : dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Salary : $115,000 - $134,105
