Application Developer

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

Kansas Bureau of Investigation

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is the premier criminal investigative agency in the state of Kansas. The KBI is committed to its critical mission of preventing crime and enhancing public safety in Kansas. We employ individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, service, and dedication. Come feel like you're part of something bigger at the KBI.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . The KBI does not provide sponsorship for this position.

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Kansas Bureau of Investigation

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Topeka, KBI, App Developer, IT

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $40.42 - $53.89

Note: Salary will vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Day one comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

The KBI is accepting applications to fill an Application Developer. As an Application Developer you would be responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting a complex enterprise application environment that includes the integration of data from multiple sources through service endpoints and other interfaces in support of the KBI and the Kansas Criminal Justice Information System (KCJIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application development using Microsoft .NET and a passion for creating high-quality applications . KBI IT is committed to recruiting and retaining quality individuals, and there is a dedicated training budget.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements
• Participate and contribute in the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of applications and services
• Participate and contribute in code reviews
• Develop, debug, and document code that conforms to organizational standards
• Contribute to the support and maintenance of existing applications
• Configure application environments for the purposes of development, testing, or production use
• Provide support to users by responding to support requests by ticket, email, in person, and over the telephone
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Provide updates to Application Development Manager and Project Managers on work in progress, estimated time of completion of tasks, and issues that may impact completion of tasks
• Stay current with new technologies and development practices
• Perform other related duties as assigned by superviosr

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline that includes computer programming and systems analysis. Education may be substituted for work experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant experience and demonstrated proficiency with .NET and C# development
• Experience in ASP.NET
• Understanding of object oriented programming principles and practices
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle
• Familiarity with web development practices
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Motivated to learn new technologies and development practices
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct application issues
• Ability to work within a team, as well as work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in .NET
• Strong experience in ASP.NET
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio 2010-2026
• Experience with .NET Framework up to version 4.7, and .NET up to version 10
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, or Angular)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases, including queries, views, and stored procedures
• Experience with support, and working with users to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Experience with Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) and Git
• Experience with Azure DevOps Server
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
• Desire to research new technologies, development practices, and enterprise architectural strategies and the confidence to make recommendations for technological direction of team
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Clean Architecture principles
• Experience with Unit Testing
• Experience with AI-assisted software development

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

• As a condition of employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment process to include a polygraph examination, fingerprint based records check, and comprehensive background investigation, including reference check of past and present employers. The pre-employment process will be waived for current KBI personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Luci Zieman
• Email:
• Phone:
• Mailing Address: 1620 SW Tyler; Topeka, KS 66612

Required documents for this application to be complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed.
  • Transcripts
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)
• Inside your Job Application upload these documents:
  • Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
  • Cover Letter

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• Complete or review your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
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• Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

• Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to , or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.