Application Developer

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Revenue, Tax Division is recruiting for an Application Developer 1/2/3 in Anchorage or Juneau!

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our

residency definition

to determine if you qualify.

Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual.

Supporting the Tax Division’s IT applications by maintaining, updating, and enhancing complex, inter-related systems that support statewide revenue programs.

Designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting software applications using technologies such as C#, SQL, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, and Power Apps.

Working closely with senior developers, business analysts, and division staff to gather requirements, understand business workflows, participate in design discussions, and ensure successful implementation of solutions.

Assisting in daily system maintenance, monitoring system performance, responding to outages, and ensuring the reliability, security, and integrity of Tax Division applications.

Participating in pair-programming, code reviews, project development, application testing, and documentation efforts that support continuous improvement of mission-critical systems.

We have a strong preference for candidates who already possess working knowledge of our core Microsoft development ecosystem, including C#, SQL, SQL Server, Visual Studio, Azure, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and SharePoint Online.

The Department of Revenue’s mission is to collect and invest funds for public purposes, and the Tax Division supports this by administering state taxes, regulating charitable gaming, and providing reliable revenue information. The Information Technology Unit is responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions; upholding integrity, data security, and compliance as core values; and fostering a collaborative environment where technical excellence and continuous improvement ensure the protection and effective use of sensitive public-service data.

The State of Alaska provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes strong retirement options, generous PTO, and medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your overall well-being.

This position will be based in the State Office Building in Juneau, or in the Atwood Building in Anchorage. After your initial training, the option of hybrid telework may be explored to further support productivity and a strong work-life balance.

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Software Development
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for designing, developing, and testing software in a given environment.

Requirements Analysis
- Identifies, analyzes, and translates business needs into technical requirements that guide system design, development, and implementation.

Technical Problem Solving
- Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.

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Competency Based Minimum Qualifications

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge,…