SharePoint Developer

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Job description

Job Description:
As an application developer, the employee performs a complete range of information system programmer/analyst assignments including, but not limited to, designing, developing, testing, and implementing
computer systems and applications for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). This position serves as a SharePoint developer for the Data, Analytics, & Visualizations Division. The employee will participate in a variety of assignments that provide for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of the divisions SharePoint sites.

Individual tasks:

Participate in project review meetings and project workgroups.
Design and document IT solutions that are State of Michigan standard technology.
Design solutions for a specific application need.
Develop software code based on design.
Code to Standards and Best Practices
Create, update, and maintain systems and IT programs documentation, including system specs and flow diagrams.
Monitor status and progress of the teams work requests and help desk tickets.
Maintain consistent availability (excepting breaks and lunch) to the clients/customers (e.g. e-mail and TEAMS) during client working hours.
Test the system and associated design to ensure compliance with the business rules which govern the system.
Maintain and upgrade systems because of tool/environment upgrades.
Provide defect tracking log entry information.
Document identified problems and analyze to determine root cause and provide root cause analysis.
Produce Local Change Board documents.
Follow change management procedures and provide input to execute change management.
Work with vendors who provide IT solutions.
Represent DTMB as a technical resource at meetings.
Work with other DTMB team members when tasks call for a cross-team solution.
Perform assigned tasks for internal/external security and standards review and development.
Identify potential impacts of changes.
Research, test, and recommend new development tools, languages, upgrades, and equipment as directed by senior team members.
Apply State of Michigan systems development life cycle and Agile development methodologies to support SharePoint and application development and maintenance.
While meeting with staff and users, assist with requirements gathering and documentation for SharePoint sites.
Working with the business client/Business Analyst/tech leads creating test scenarios. Design and develop test plans.
Assist in documenting testing results for applications.
Provide SharePoint training and assistance to division staff as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Experience with SharePoint 4+ years.
Knowledge and/or experience in systems development life cycle and gathering business requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively using both verbal, non-verbal and written methods.
Ability to communicate technical terminology at a level appropriate to the audience.
Ability to effectively work independently or with a software development team, make decisions related to assigned tasks, analyze business requirements, create design specifications, and construct and test SharePoint sites.
Ability to apply time management skills to workload.
Ability to provide quality customer service, build trust through integrity of work, and build strategic relationships through teamwork are required.
Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and conduct correspondence related to the work.
Working knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite.
Knowledge and/or experience in Azure DevOps, Power BI, Business Objects, Tableau, SQL, or Linux is desirable, but not required.

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