About The Role

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State (NC SOS) is the heartbeat of the business community promoting economic growth and protecting the public from financial harm. The Department works with business, banking and legal communities to strengthen our state's economy with a state-of-the-art system of reliable business and governmental records. Plus, we stand as a vigilant guardian against fraud for individuals and businesses alike. Join us in building a secure and prosperous future!

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

POSITION NUMBER: 65044657

SALARY GRADE: DT10

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $87,617-$109,522

WORK LOCATION: SECRETARY OF STATE/DOWNTOWN RALEIGH LOCATION

THE POSTING WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE NIGHT BEFORE THE END DATE

North Carolina Secretary of State is seeking an experienced Application Systems Specialist to perform advanced-level application systems analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and technical support for enterprise applications and related systems. This position serves as a developer lead for the development and support of client/server and web-based applications using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery.

The Application Systems Specialist will lead or coordinate application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, integrations, and system enhancements. Analyzes complex application issues, identifies root causes and system dependencies, and develops or recommends effective technical solutions. Works with APIs, interfaces, data flows, databases, operating systems, and integrated enterprise applications to ensure reliable communication and functionality across systems.

Provides technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to application development and support staff. Reviews technical solutions and development work, establishes and promotes development and support standards, and assists with prioritizing application-related work and resolving complex issues. Collaborate with business users, IT staff, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate solutions, troubleshoot issues, and implement system improvements.

Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining applications using C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, design and define relational databases, reengineer and automate processes to make them more efficient and streamlined, optimizing applications and database performance, define business rules, develop program specifications, help employees and customers with system problems, develop complete system documentation, and may supervise lower-level programmers and consultants.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/AND ABILITIES

Advanced work experience with client/server applications development software including; C#, Asp.Net Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5 JavaScript, jQuery, developing and optimizing SQL queries.
Lead or coordinate application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, and system enhancements.
Strong understanding of databases, APIs, interfaces, data flows, operating systems, and application integrations.
Advanced level of experience with SQL Server, database relational database design, stored procedures.
Expert knowledge of enterprise applications, integrations, interfaces, and system dependencies.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: Management prefers applicants with at least 10 years work history showing a dvanced professional experience developing, supporting, and maintaining client/server applications using technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery. Advanced proficiency in developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex SQL queries, as well as strong experience with relational database design and stored procedures. Extensive knowledge of enterprise application integrations, APIs, interfaces, data flows, system dependencies, and operating systems. Experience leading or coordinating application implementations, upgrades, testing, migrations, system enhancements, and other technical initiatives is highly desirable. Evaluate complex technical issues, identify system impacts and dependencies, recommend effective solutions, and provide technical leadership throughout the application development and support lifecycle.

Applications that include "see attached" or rely solely on resumes instead of completing the formal application's education and work experience sections will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration for the vacancy. Unless explicitly requested in the vacancy announcement (e.g., transcripts, proof of licensure or certification), all attachments are considered optional and will not be reviewed during the initial screening to assess the applicant's eligibility for the vacancy.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with their application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge, please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and employs the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified candidates. The actual salary will be determined based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as considerations for internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

State Employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than their current position.

The State of North Carolina offers health insurance, twelve paid holidays, one personal observance leave day, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental and vision coverage, and additional insurance options, along with retirement benefits. Detailed information about our benefits can be found at NC OSHR: Benefits .

If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NC Office of State Human Resources at 984-236-0800.

For further information, please contact

Tameka M. Gentry, ASSISTANT HR DIRECTOR

North Carolina Secretary of State

Human Resources | Old Revenue Building
2 S. Salisbury Street | Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: (919) 814-5331 | Fax: (919) 814-5395
Email: tgentry@sosnc.gov

Minimum Education and Experience

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

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.