IT Solution and Application Developer State of North Carolina - 2.0 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $84,353 - $126,529 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance 401(k) Pension plan Parental leave 403(b) Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Qualifications Microsoft Windows Server Power BI Oracle Computer Science Relational databases Microsoft SQL Server Mid-level Windows High school diploma or

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Bachelor's degree PostgreSQL Usability Apache 4 years Associate's degree Python NGINX MySQL GIS MariaDB Information Technology Full Job Description Description of Work Discover why NCDIT is the ideal destination for your professional growth - Why Work for NCDIT. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency's remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. The position is designated Statutory Exempt and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act. Make an Impact Where It Matters Are you passionate about creating and supporting digital tools that help protect North Carolina's water resources? The Division of Water Resources is looking for a tech-savvy and mission-driven IT Solution and Application Developer to manage and evolve a portfolio of critical applications and services used statewide. You'll take ownership of the NCWATER server, which supports a range of internal and public-facing applications and websites—tools essential to water use reporting, permitting, groundwater monitoring, drought management, and more. What You'll Be Doing As the technical lead for the NCWATER server, you'll be responsible for both ongoing maintenance and forward-looking development. Your work directly supports the Water Planning Section and other vital DEQ services. You're not just a developer or admin—you're someone who can bridge technical expertise with public service. You understand the importance of uptime, usability, and thoughtful design in tools that hundreds rely on daily.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining web services and data-driven applications used by internal staff and external stakeholders Supporting and enhancing PHP-based applications connected to SQL databases Building tools for data collection, reporting, and analysis—particularly for the Water Use Data Collection (WUDC) platform Maintaining and updating multiple websites, such as the NC Drought Management Advisory Council and DEQ's Vehicle Reservation System Identifying opportunities for system integration to streamline data and reduce duplication Managing user accounts and access controls Acting as the go-to person for any website or server-related issues Why Join Us? At DIT-EQ, your work supports environmental stewardship and public wellbeing across the state. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, autonomy, and meaningful contribution. If you're looking to do purpose-driven work with real-world impact , we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the digital backbone of North Carolina's water planning efforts. About the Division The Division of Water Resources' mission is to protect the state's water supplies and foster stewardship of this natural resource for use by current and future generations of citizens. The Division is comprised of five

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Water Quality Regional Operations, Water Sciences, Public Water Supply, Water Quality Permitting, and Water Planning. This goal is achieved through providing technical assistance, consultative services, permitting of regulated entities, certification of water treatment plant operators and wastewater operators, inspection and compliance activities, laboratory analysis and testing, and educational outreach and training. The Information Technology Branch provides application and database development and support for the Division. About the Organization The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet. In 2015, the N.C. General Assembly passed legislation requiring the N.C. Department of Information Technology to manage most of the "enterprise information technology functions" in the executive branch. Unless otherwise exempt in legislation, most IT professionals currently working in state government agencies will work in service of their original agencies as employees of NCDIT. This includes IT professionals in service of the Department of Environmental Quality (DIT-EQ). As NCDIT's services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that our workforce should reflect the demographics of the state. The workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across North Carolina. Our agency's culture is derived through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace (Executive Order 92). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women (Executive Order 93), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care (Executive Order 95), and implement fair chance policies (Executive Order 158). NCDIT also has several initiatives designed to help past and current military personnel and their spouses find rewarding careers with us. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Experience with application programming using PHP Experience with relational database systems such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MariaDB, preferably including the use of Python scripting for inserting, querying, updating, etc. Experience with configuring and/or maintaining web servers such as Apache or Nginx Experience with configuration, maintenance, and/or security of Windows Server The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred: Experience with the Power Platform, specifically Power Apps, Power Automate and/or Power BI Experience with GIS specifically

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Applications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development or High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. NCDIT uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill posted positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Department of Information Technology will not accept "See Resume" or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application. Employment at NCDIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application. Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members

HYBRID/FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES

At NCDIT, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and flexible work environment, offering a hybrid remote work option for positions that are conducive to remote flexibility. If you do not currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned duty station, new hires are granted up to 120 days from their start date to relocate. This relocation ensures the ability to work onsite multiple days per week. If you're eager to contribute to a dynamic workplace, we encourage you to apply!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Some highlights include:

The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service Twelve (12) holidays/year Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans Learn more about employee perks/benefits: Why Work For NC?

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For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

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Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.