IT Application Developer/Senior

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Chief Information Officer is hiring an IT Application Developer/Senior in Lincoln, Nebraska. Under limited supervision, this role handles all phases of modifying mainframe programs, including coding and maintaining JCL and COBOL programs. The developer communicates with users to determine system needs, researches requested enhancements, performs computer-system design and analysis, and supports new and existing programs for various State agencies. The position is not remote, and the agency does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this role.

The developer works with other developers and agency personnel to maintain complex mainframe systems and support agency solutions and development projects. The work spans requirements gathering, analysis and definition, functional and technical design, coding, testing, implementation, and production support. The position also mentors and trains less experienced developers on the team’s tools and techniques. The developer will handle multiple projects, prioritize work to meet project goals, and provide on-call support outside normal business hours, including 8–5 hours, when issues arise. Understanding how data moves between web and mainframe applications and diagnosing communication issues are important aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering, or another related field, and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot errors.
• Ability to mentor teammates.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to provide on-call support outside 8–5 business hours.
• Cooperative and collaborative behavior with teammates.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using COBOL.
• Experience using JCL.
• Experience using DB2.
• Experience using Compuware Topaz Workbench.
• Experience with governmental billing systems.

Responsibilities

• Modify mainframe programs through all phases, including coding and maintaining JCL and COBOL programs.
• Communicate with users to determine system needs and research requested enhancements.
• Perform computer-system design and analysis for new and existing programs across State agencies.
• Work with developers and personnel from other agencies to maintain complex mainframe systems and support agency solutions.
• Participate in requirements gathering, analysis and definition, functional and technical design, coding, testing, implementation, and production support.
• Answer questions, address issues, and make timely modifications to complex systems.
• Train and mentor less experienced developers on team tools and techniques.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize them to meet project goals.
• Understand and address issues involving data communications between web applications and mainframe applications.
• Provide on-call support outside normal business hours when issues arise.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• 156% match on the first 4.8% contribution to the retirement plan.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave accruals and benefits.
• Stable employment opportunity.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization.
• Comprehensive pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior