GenTax Software Developer II (Information Systems Analyst II Opt. A)

Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology

$96K — $142K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
  • Three years of professional experience in Application Services or IT.
  • Three years of experience in object-oriented programming with GenTax or similar tax processing systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft SQL, C#, and VB.NET, with substantial database management experience.
  • Experience with Federal Tax Information (FTI) compliance and security standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain GenTax software with a focus on application services.
  • Mentor and provide subject matter expertise to team members.
  • Lead technical projects, supervising large hardware/software deployments.
  • Perform maintenance and ensure the efficiency of application processes.
  • Stay updated on IT trends through continuous education and training.
  • Analyze systems to recommend and implement improvements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible work schedules where allowed.
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave policies.
  • Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks.
  • Robust pension plan along with a deferred compensation program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 58862 Opening Date: 09/21/2026Closing Date: 10/05/2026Agency: Department of Innovation and TechnologyClass Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary: $8,060 monthly; Full range: $8,060-$11,851 monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCMEMerit Comp Code: None
Work Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45-4:15 (work hours may vary)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 101 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Work County: SangamonAgency Contact:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a GenTax Software Developer II, supporting Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). In the Tax Data Warehouse Analyst role, you will coordinate and conduct complex application development using GenTax and Microsoft SQL programming language for the database design, program design, and the supplied GenTax tools for testing new processes. In addition, you will serve as a project technical lead for a full-range projects including large hardware/software deployments and installation while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)

  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)

  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year

  • 3 paid personal business days per year

  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years

  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave

  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System

  • Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan

  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility


For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

  • Under administrative direction, serves as a GenTax Software Developer II for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) in performing complex professional and advisory functions in Application Services.
  • Serves as a mentor and subject matter expert (SME) to GenTax Data Warehouse and Research team members providing expertise, guidance, and direction to team members.
  • Serves as a project technical lead for a full-range major/complex projects including large hardware/software deployments and installation while independently planning, developing and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
  • Serves as a primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance to the assigned applications scheduling processes, reviewing history of processed jobs and responding appropriately to any abnormal completion status.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
  • Analyzes and recommends new procedures and techniques to improve the supported application systems.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.


Specialized Skills

  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in object-oriented application development within GenTax Integrated Tax System or a similar integrated tax processing system, utilizing system-specific tools for complex program design, testing, implementation, and maintenance, and data warehouse components.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining applications using Microsoft SQL, C#, VB.NET, including advanced database management, application programming, system analysis and business process analysis to deliver efficient, secure and scalable solutions.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience working with electronic transfer utilities and Federal Tax Information (FTI) ensuring compliance with security standards, performing security reviews, implementing data protection controls, and supporting secure data storage and access within a data warehouse environment.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of professional experience in object-oriented application development within GenTax Integrated Tax System or a similar integrated tax processing system, utilizing system-specific tools for complex program design, testing, implementation, and maintenance, and data warehouse components.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing and maintaining applications using Microsoft SQL, C#, VB.NET, including advanced database management, application programming, system analysis and business process analysis to deliver efficient, secure and scalable solutions.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with electronic transfer utilities and Federal Tax Information (FTI) ensuring compliance with security standards, performing security reviews, implementing data protection controls, and supporting secure data storage and access within a data warehouse environment.
  • One (1) year of professional experience serving as a mentor or subject matter expert (SME), providing training, guidance, and knowledge transfer to team members, and contributing to complex system modification design and integrated work plans.
  • Working knowledge of Audit, Collections, Interfaces and Discovery modules within the GenTax System or a similar integrated tax administration platform, with demonstrated ability to analyze and optimize integrated processes.
  • Ability to coordinate and lead complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results through effective planning, prioritization, and collaboration.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of presenting technical concepts clearly and precisely to diverse audiences, including end-users and technical teams.
  • Extensive knowledge in the design and implementation of Object-Oriented Application Design using advanced methodologies and best practices.


Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
  • Requires the ability to pass a specific position, agency required background check.
  • Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
  • Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
  • Requires ability to pass a tax compliance check.
  • The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your "junk mail", "spam", or "other" folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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