Information Technology Specialist - Application Developer

The Department of Management (DOM), Division of Information Technology (DoIT), is seeking a skilled and motivated Application Developer to help manage, enhance, and support a diverse portfolio of new and legacy computer systems. In this role, you will work closely with business partners and vendor teams to troubleshoot issues, improve system performance, and ensure data integrity across critical applications. This position offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, contribute to continuous system improvement, and provide mentorship to junior developers while supporting important organizational goals through meaningful data insights.

• Manage, maintain, and support new and legacy computer systems of moderate to high complexity as a junior or senior developer.
• Analyze, document, and resolve system defects identified by business unit partners or vendors.
• Develop, update, and optimize SQL queries, reports, and data export jobs to support business operations and system continuity.
• Maintain database integrity by creating and executing import jobs and data maintenance scripts using SQL and related development tools.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues by reviewing programming code and identifying alternative technical solutions.
• Plan and perform system testing, including automation testing, to ensure quality and functionality.
• Review business requirement specifications to understand system design, functionality, and user needs.
• Collaborate with vendor partners to clarify code ownership, recommend improvements, and support remediation of vendor-owned system components.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers, offering day‑to‑day support, reviewing code, assigning tasks, and serving as a technical lead.
• Support business units through data analysis, transforming raw data into clear, interactive dashboards, charts, and reports using BI and data visualization tools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

• Proven ability to support, troubleshoot, and enhance complex computer systems using strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with SQL, data maintenance, and report development to ensure database integrity and reliable business operations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with vendors, interpret business requirements, and mentor junior developers.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights through business intelligence tools, delivering clear and interactive visualizations.

• Flexible work environment
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options (RIC)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

At the Iowa Department of Management (DOM), we help government agencies across the state perform at their best by managing financial resources, technology, and information. Our mission is rooted in service—we provide efficient, innovative, and strategic solutions that empower agencies to fulfill their goals.

We’re guided by four core values:

• Integrity– We act with honesty and accountability.
• Teamwork– We collaborate to achieve shared success.
• Service– We are committed to excellence in public service.
• Partnership – We build strong relationships to drive results.

This position requires onsite work in Des Moines, IA each week. Employees meeting all expectations of their work responsibilities may request remote work and develop a hybrid/remote schedule collaboratively with their manager.

Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.

• After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate’s education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a…