Information Technology Applications Developer/Senior- Web Team Java

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking a Senior Java development professional for its Web Team. This position is 100% onsite near downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. The role involves working daily with team members to support the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems on Java web development projects. The OCIO values treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically, and prioritizing customer service. The State of Nebraska is the largest and most diverse employer in the State, offering opportunities for meaningful work and public service.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis
Service oriented
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills that include working directly with various levels of business and technical staff to determine sound technical solutions for business requirements
Strong technical, organization and planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Regular and reliable attendance required

Nice To Haves

Experience with all aspects of the software development lifecycle and workflow, estimating and target date planning, work plan development and monitoring, quality assurance, production support, development methods/techniques and testing methods and techniques, solution development, evaluation of alternatives and mentoring
Experience using Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies, GIT, Eclipse 4.12+, Rational Application Developer (RAD 9.5+), Java 8+, Servlets, XML, CSS, HTML, HTML5, XHTML, JSP, JavaScript, JQuery, SVN, Microsoft SQL 2012 and 2016 Databases, SSMS, Apache Tomcat 8+, Websphere Application Server, Struts, Ajax, Generics, SonarQube and or SonarLint, Apache Maven and or Ant, as well as basic office tools such as Microsoft Office, Clarity, and SharePoint
Experience working with and supporting the following agencies and areas: Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems

Responsibilities

Responsible for all phases of new development or maintenance of web development projects
Daily consulting with business analysts and clients within the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems
Mentoring other developers
Use web application development tools and utilities as appropriate
Designing, coding, debugging, testing, and documenting programs in Java daily
Perform the functional and technical design and implementation in a large-scale IT environment including consideration of existing automated systems with limited supervision
Participate in the full range of software product development activities, including requirements gathering, analysis and definition, coding and testing, and production support with limited supervision
Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities