Illinois State Board of Education is hiring : Senior Web Developer in Springfield

Overview

Location : Springfield

Union : Exempt

Department : Software Solutions

Anticipated Starting Salary Range : $64,996 - $86,119

Full Salary Range : $64,996 - $107,243

Office Hours : Monday Friday 8 : 00 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m.

Posted Date : July 25, 2025

Reporting to a Supervisor, this position is for a senior level developer responsible for the maintenance and development of multiple complex ISBE applications; mentors junior staff; ensures development standards and procedures are followed; and leads in efforts to retire system technical debt.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains enterprise-wide applications leveraging latest technologies.
• Drives change from within IT through communication with teams regarding processes, standards, and culture.
• Mentors junior staff and provides technical guidance to project teams.
• Evaluates and recommends tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform, and ease of use for the end user.
• Collaborates with peer organizations, quality assurance and end users to produce cutting-edge software solutions.
• Assists with the analyzing of existing applications for consolidation and improvement.
• Supports a vendor selection and analysis process by evaluating vendor architecture fit within the ISBE ecosystem.
• Provides actionable ideas for innovation and business capability development using independent research and analysis of industry and technology trends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

ISBE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We actively foster a culture of inclusion and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Illinois has an urgent and collective responsibility to achieve educational equity by ensuring that all policies, programs, and practices affirm the strengths that each and every child brings within their diverse backgrounds and life experiences, and by delivering the comprehensive supports, programs, and educational opportunities they need to succeed.

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