BizTalk Integration Developer - 00078

Are you an IT professional with extensive experience in Microsoft Biztalk or Azure Integration Services?

Are you looking for work/life balance and a new challenge?

Come join DGS as an BizTalk Integration Developer!

Title: BizTalk Integration Developer - 00078

State Role Title: Information Tech Spec III

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $110,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services (DGS)

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: https://dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

ISS is looking for an Integration Developer to analyze, design, program, test, and support web-based applications in order to provide technical support to the Division of Purchases & Supply. This development will primarily use BizTalk for the secure exchange of electronic data with agencies and local governments and for internet applications, including data exchanges with the Commonwealth Procurement application eVA and its procurement modules. This includes the administration and operation of a data message broker as well as the design of highly efficient interfaces using service-oriented architecture concepts.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical guidance on eVA interface and integration and on Biztalk projects, and maintaining necessary systems documentation for projects and maintenance activities on systems.
  
• Developing recommendations and plans to support the existing and upcoming eVA interface and integration infrastructures, BizTalk Integration/Interface modules, and external electronic data exchanges.
  
• Coordinating with business stakeholders to define project requirements and schedules, and monitoring project schedules and task completion.
  
• Monitoring the day-to-day operations for eVA integration, eVA interfacing, and message broker activities including acknowledgement receipts, error tracking, and exception handling processes.
  
• Testing, validating, and applying software upgrades, bug fixes, and patches.
  
• Developing interface file specifications transmitted in XML, JSON, CSV, or other acceptable electronic file formats.
  
• Identifying and customizing message definition files, including triggered events and dynamic requirements.
  
• Using mapping tools to develop inbound and outbound message formats.
  
• Preparing schemas for the inbound and outbound messages, maps, and orchestration.
  
• Creating and maintaining certificates for secure messaging.
  
• Analyzing, designing, coding, and testing DPS-related web applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience using Microsoft Biztalk or Azure Integration Services.
  
• Extensive experience developing files for inbound/outbound communication in JSON, XML, or CSV.
  
• Experience with IIS, digital certificate management, client authentication techniques, PKI, and SSL for use with file encryption.
  
• Experience with using Oracle tools to parse, load, and/or extract data from core systems.
  
• Experience with data mapping and orchestration.
  
• Knowledge of relational database design.
  
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and test electronic exchange of data.
  
• Knowledge of various communication protocols for electronic data exchange.
  
• Very good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop technical user documentation.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to develop, query, and utilize web services.
  
• Experience with API development.
  
• Highly proficient in PL/SQL and T/SQL.
  
• Knowledge of various secure data transfers and file encryption techniques.
  
• Experience with entity relationship diagrams and data flow diagrams.
  
• Knowledge of e-procurement systems.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. Please be sure that all of your relevant qualifications and considerations are specifically addressed in your submitted application.

Online applications should be submitted via jobs.virginia.gov.

Fax, e-mail, or mail applications will not be accepted. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office jobs@dgs.virginia.gov or 804-786-3910.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application has been successfully submitted. Applications will continue to be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received, but this position may be closed at any time after five (5) business days. Please refer to the “Your Application” page in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire. DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer and a proud Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified employer. Individuals from minoritized groups, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: jobs@dgs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.