GS IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER II, 21746 Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/18 Posting End Date: 2025/07/27 Category: IT And Computers Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 29.72 Maximum Salary: 29.72 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description State of Idaho Tax Commission Career Opportunity I.T. Software Engineer 2 Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. Summary: Are you a Software Engineer looking for work-life balance with an established organization? Apply your skills to support the processing of revenue for the State of Idaho. The Idaho State Tax Commission Technology and Innovation Team is seeking an IT Software Engineer II. The selected candidate will collaborate with project stakeholders, team members, external partners and vendors on sophisticated tax revenue administration software issues and development. The successful candidate will have experience with object-oriented programming, good communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple assigned tasks in the same time period while meeting specified timelines in a group setting. This position is an in-office position at the Boise Office on the Chinden Campus, 11321 West Chinden Blvd, Building 2. A compensation analysis will be completed for the selected candidate. Responsibilities: + Developing, testing and implementing new enhancements, troubleshooting system problems, offering solutions, and assisting with user support. This is accomplished through changes to our State Tax software by making updates to the System Configuration, SQL queries, and VB.net business objects (in process of moving to C#) + Working with Business Units to get clarification on requirements + Research business processes and work with users to analyze and develop system solutions + Manage multiple work assignments + Communicate status updates with managers and stakeholders Minimum Qualifications: + Good knowledge of software architecture, development, and testing practices (Typically gained by the completion of a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent from and accredited collegeORat least four years of work experience that included using software architecture, development, and testing practices) + Good knowledge of programming languages, software development tool suites and managing source code (Typically gained by the completion of at least one college or vocational tech level course directly related to at least one programming language and software development tool suitesANDat least one year of work experience using programming languages and software development tools and managing source code; OR at least 18 months of work experience that included using programming languages and software development tools) + Experience creating, interpreting and documenting user requirements (Typically gained by a t least 18 months of work experience creating, interpreting and documenting user requirements) + Experience coding new systems and making code changes to existing production systems (Typically gained by a t least 18 months of work experience coding new systems and making code changes to existing production systems ) + Experience testing and deploying production systems (Typically gained by a t least 18 months of work experience testing and deploying production systems ) What's In It for You? + Affordable benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance + PERSI defined benefit retirement plan + Paid sick and vacation leaves start accruing your first day + 11 paid holidays per year + Paid Parental Leave covering the birth or adoption of a child for up to 8 weeks + Permanent, full-time classified employment status after successful completion of an entrance probation + Working in an office environment with other talented and highly motivated individuals + Beautiful state campus with lots of free parking, walking paths, and centrally located in the valley on Chinden Blvd. in Boise + The State of Idaho is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Why Join Us? + OUR VISION: Great people. Helping you. Serving Idaho. + OUR MISSION: Benefit Idaho through courteous customer service, education, and fair tax administration. + OUR VALUES: Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, Respect. What Do Our Employees Say About Us? + "I love the work-life balance at the Tax Commission because our managers and supervisors are awesome with flexibility." + "We work a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week. So this schedule has allowed me to do other things in my life." Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/idahotax/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/idahotax) to learn more about us! EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.