Senior Software Developer

Agency Information

Agency:
Board of Elections

Closing Date/Time:
August 3rd, 2026

Anticipated Starting Salary: $7,500 - $10,000 per month (Full Range: $7,500-$11,667 per month)

County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The SBE is a non-code agency.

Work Hours:

8:00 - 4:30 PM Monday – Friday

Work Location:

2329 S. Mac Arthur Blvd, Springfield IL 62704

Agency Contact: dmartinez.gov

Posting Group:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics

Under the general supervision of the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer and the day‑to‑day supervision of the Information Services Team Leads, independently develops, maintains, and enhances the State Board of Elections’ Information Systems.

Establishes application development task schedules, testing plans and implementation schedules; performs technical analysis, design, and programming according to SBE standards; coordinates development, testing and implementation with end‑users, technical consultants and IT staff according to SBE standards; consults with end‑users to determine application goals, requirements, cost, architecture, and impact to existing systems. Performs standard database administration tasks including database creation, schema definition, modification, and permission management.

Provides level 3 (highest level) of technical support for Agency end‑users as well as end‑users of other agency‑developed systems. Develops and coordinates data exchanges with election jurisdictions, State agencies, Federal and State courts, political committees and technical consultants; provides technical support as needed to facilitate exchanges; for systems of any level of complexity, consults with end‑users to determine application goals, requirements, cost, architecture, and impact to existing systems.

Compiles materials, plans, and conducts training sessions for data input staff and agency end‑users; mentors journeyman and entry‑level developers on SBE programming techniques and compliance with programming standards; performs code reviews of peers, journeymen, and entry‑level developers to ensure compliance with State Board of Elections development standards.

Through continuing self‑study and/or formal coursework, acquires knowledge of advanced information systems concepts and techniques, productivity tools, election law, and Board policy as they affect Board Information Systems. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college supplemented by seven years of professional experience in a related Information Technology field.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, associates, vendors, clients, and election authorities.
• Requires ability to coordinate the activities of lower‑level technical staff to achieve desired results.
• Requires knowledge and experience in the use of ASP.NET, C#.NET, SQL Server, and Power BI.

• Desirable qualifications include experience with , Crystal Reports, Microsoft Reporting Services, and providing customer service or user support.

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Applicants must provide a certification of disability. For questions, contact Central Management Services Disability Resource Center.

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. Please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other application materials.

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