Senior Application Developer

Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS’) is among the largest 100 pension systems in the United States. INPRS serves the needs of approximately 473,000 members and retirees representing approximately 1,244 employers, including public universities, school corporations, public safety, municipalities and state agencies. The Indiana Public Retirement System is a public pension fund who manages approximately over $40 billion in assets, making it one of the largest in the United States. We are located in the heart of the city, in downtown Indianapolis, near the circle & across the street from our monumental state house. This position will allow a flexible (hybrid) work arrangement, but will require Indiana state residency. This position is not eligible for H-1B or any other kind of temporary or permanent sponsorship for work authorization by the Indiana Public Retirement System. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship from us for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Why join?

INPRS’ believes that people are the foundation of our success. It takes people with different backgrounds, ideas, and strengths to be successful. Balance in life is important. We strive to have a flexible and supportive environment while not sacrificing service to our members. We pride ourselves by modeling a collaborative, diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. Our mission. “As fiduciaries, educate stakeholders, collect necessary contributions, and prudently manage member assets to deliver promised defined benefit and defined contribution benefits and services”.

Your Impact?

Incumbent works under limited supervision performing application systems analysis and programming duties. This encompasses performing application program design, development, unit testing, and defect correction. A strong working knowledge of one or more software development methodologies is expected along with familiarity with business problem analysis, system design and systems integration.

Essential Duties:

• Designs, codes and debugs new and existing application software programs
• Assists in preparing user requirements, functional design, physical design and other relevant system design components.
• Assists in research, fact-finding and analyzing user needs and problems required to develop and maintain information systems.
• Assists in the development of project cost and time estimates.
• Tests and debugs new and existing application software.
• Executes tasks in conformance of development techniques, standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides complete documentation for new or modified information systems and/or application software programs.
• Monitors completed application software systems to ensure proper execution and performance.
• Promotes the goals and objectives of the IT Department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of information systems design principles and new systems design techniques;
• Considerable knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used for application development;

• Technical aptitude and solid understanding of programming concepts.

• Ability to perform problem solving and analytical analysis;
• Considerable knowledge of application development software tools and application development software languages;
• Working knowledge of the most recent advancement of information technology equipment, operation, and capabilities;

• Broad understanding of IT infrastructure and application interfaces, database concepts, and general IT concepts (e.g. virtualization, cloud computing, platforms).

• Considerable knowledge of system integration concepts to include file creation and ingestion, Web service development, and Application Programming Interface (API) calls;
• Working knowledge of both system and business applications and competent to work at the highest technical level and/or specialized area;
• Ability to work independently under general direction;
• Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• A high degree of organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Flexibility to work as needed outside of traditional business hours when required.
• Experience working in a team environment under stringent time constraints.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• 7+ years experience developing and implementing IT solutions
• Specific Development Languages and Tools include:
  • Java
  • PL/SQL
  • Oracle db
  • Use of Integrated Development Environment (IDE) tools
  • Oracle Application Development Framework (ADF) or Oracle Forms (preferred)
  • Knowledge of source code management software
• Salesforce is a plus

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible Work Arrangement (3 days in-person & 2 days remote)
• Healthcare coverage (medical / dental / vision)
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Prescription coverage
• Employer funded retirement plan (pension plan)
• Deferred compensation plan (employer and/or employee contribution plan)
• Flexible spending account
• Work/life balance (37.5 hours weekly)
• 12 paid holidays; 14 during election year
• Paid leave (personal, sick, vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Employer-paid downtown parking

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application and resume for review. For more information about our organization, please visit our INPRS Careers Page: https://www.in.gov/inprs/about-us/inprs-careers/.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Indiana Public Retirements System (INPRS) Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.