Applications Systems Analyst/Programmer - Specialist
Date Posted: Jan 28, 2026
Requisition ID: 471607
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
The Applications Systems Analyst/Programmer - Specialist works in an agency information technology division as a top-level technical expert in one or more highly specialized areas of applications systems analysis and programming. The incumbent will provide technical leadership during solutioning, development and implementation of applications in technologies such as Microsoft.NET C#, ASP.NET Core web development, Salesforce, MuleSoft API Management, InRule , connected databases, and cloud services. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and support of existing applications as well as Salesforce and MuleSoft development.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT's Central Office.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $79,118.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:?
Provide?technical leadership on complex projects and act as a SME in business or functional areas.
Project?software and hardware requirements for application software.
Devise?or modify?procedures to solve highly complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results to obtain maximum computer utilization.
Confer?with department management to assist in planning, organizing, and controlling activities for highly specialized technical areas.
Confer?with the user community to conduct, through research, fact-finding, and analysis to formulate and define system requirements, scope, and objectives, establish priorities, and monitor the progress of complex information systems for highly specialized technical areas.
Prepare?detailed project feasibility studies, formulates complete system scope, project cost, time estimates, and human resource and IT infrastructure requirements for new and existing computer information systems.
Prepare?detailed specifications from which application software will be written.
Prepare?and conduct?system test planning for complex systems.
Design, code, test, debug, and documents new application software programs and/or makes enhancements to existing application software programs of all levels.
Execute?and monitor?that task conforms to shop techniques, standards, policies, and procedures.
May use case tools and/or application development software tools.
Provide?complete documentation for new or modified information systems and/or application software programs, including operational procedures and manuals.
Assist, direct, train, monitor?and coordinate?the work of less experienced application software developers and/or application systems analyst staff and assists with the development of difficult and highly complex programs.
May function as Team and/or Project lead responsible for completion of project phase.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering or information technology or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of information systems design principles and new systems design techniques.
Thorough knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used for application development.
Thorough knowledge of application development software tools and application development software languages.
Thorough knowledge of the most recent advancement of information technology equipment, operation, and capabilities.
Ability to perform problem solving and analytical analysis.
Ability to work independently under general direction.
Ability to manage multiple application development software projects or existing systems and related priorities.
Ability to read and understand complicated technical manuals.
Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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