M&B-2025-5 Software Development Specialist 1
Trenton, NJ
Full Time
Management & Budget
Experienced
Open to: General Public
Work Week: 3E (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P21) $64,340.11 – $94,061.71
Opening Date: 9/17/2025
Closing Date: 10/1/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management & Budget
Information Technology
Bureau of Business Systems Development
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under close supervision and monitoring in a state or local government agency, performs analysis, maintenance, programming and support work on modules of existing systems; may develop web applications or websites; does other related work.
Specific to the Position
Assist with Center of Excellence (COE) for low-code/no-code development. Enable tools/standards that allow staff to develop apps that follow industry best practices and data/security standards. Codify these standards; manage the application lifecycle; conduct application reviews; provide guidance and mentor program level staff developers, build division and department-wide applications in the environment. Mitigate inconsistent patterns, data integrity risk, scope creep. Foster accelerated development and code reuse. Collaborate to identify requirements/specifications. Conduct design sessions, design flowcharts to create new software programs/systems. Produce efficient code based on requirements. Test and deploy services/applications. Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, improve software, services, and solutions. Access feedback to optimize products/services. Aid/support the training of other team members to ensure confidence in use of applications. Develop technical documentation as necessary.
Preferred Skill Set:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience with low-code/no-code development, SimpliGov, Pega, other BPM/CRM systems, Microsoft SQL server, MySQL/MariaDB, Structured Query Language (SQL), other RDBMS solutions, HTTP, Python, Java, C++, Javascript, PHP, Business Objects, Tableau, ESRI GIS products, Windows OS, Linux a plus. Experience with full SDLC. Experience with implementing AI, GenAI, and machine learning a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite. Ambition, strong work ethic, sound planning, and communication.
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Five (5) years of professional experience in programming, systems programming or computer analysis.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a Master's degree in an information technology field.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
Work Week: 3E (35-hour) Work Week
Salary: (P21) $64,340.11 – $94,061.71
Opening Date: 9/17/2025
Closing Date: 10/1/2025
Existing Vacancies: 1
Program/Location
Department of Environmental Protection
Management & Budget
Information Technology
Bureau of Business Systems Development
401 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
Scope of Eligibility
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description
Under close supervision and monitoring in a state or local government agency, performs analysis, maintenance, programming and support work on modules of existing systems; may develop web applications or websites; does other related work.
Specific to the Position
Assist with Center of Excellence (COE) for low-code/no-code development. Enable tools/standards that allow staff to develop apps that follow industry best practices and data/security standards. Codify these standards; manage the application lifecycle; conduct application reviews; provide guidance and mentor program level staff developers, build division and department-wide applications in the environment. Mitigate inconsistent patterns, data integrity risk, scope creep. Foster accelerated development and code reuse. Collaborate to identify requirements/specifications. Conduct design sessions, design flowcharts to create new software programs/systems. Produce efficient code based on requirements. Test and deploy services/applications. Troubleshoot, debug, maintain, improve software, services, and solutions. Access feedback to optimize products/services. Aid/support the training of other team members to ensure confidence in use of applications. Develop technical documentation as necessary.
Preferred Skill Set:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience with low-code/no-code development, SimpliGov, Pega, other BPM/CRM systems, Microsoft SQL server, MySQL/MariaDB, Structured Query Language (SQL), other RDBMS solutions, HTTP, Python, Java, C++, Javascript, PHP, Business Objects, Tableau, ESRI GIS products, Windows OS, Linux a plus. Experience with full SDLC. Experience with implementing AI, GenAI, and machine learning a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite. Ambition, strong work ethic, sound planning, and communication.
Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
Five (5) years of professional experience in programming, systems programming or computer analysis.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience.
OR
Possession of a Master's degree in an information technology field.
NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.
NOTE: All U.S. degrees and transcripts must be from an accredited college or university. All foreign degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
SAME Applicants
If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit SAME Program, email [email protected], or call CSC at (609) 292-4144 and select Option #3.
Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated. For more information, please visit https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service-preference/
Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
Authorization to Work
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services regulations. NOTE: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government. To evaluate the effectiveness of our efforts to attract and employ a diverse workforce, applicants are asked to voluntarily answer a few brief questions on the NJ Affirmative Action Information Form. All information is considered confidential and will be filed separately with the agency's affirmative action officer. This information will not be part of your application for employment and will not be considered in any hiring decision.
DEP Notices of Vacancy have a 4:00 p.m. deadline on the closing date. When filing for these opportunities, please be sure to have your letter of interest and credentials sent electronically before 4 p.m. on the closing date.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.
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