Java Software Developer Lead - TechArch

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska DHHS is seeking an experienced hands-on Lead Java Developer to support and maintain critical processes and integrations that complement both in-house and external systems for Health and Human Services. This role leads a small team, oversees and coordinates project execution, sets standards, and provides technical guidance – while contributing directly to code architecture and troubleshooting. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with 5+ years of experience with JAVA development and project oversight as well as technical mentoring. This is a full-time/permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. This position is not eligible to be a contracted position. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions or accept STEM OPT (form i-983).

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Computer Science/IT and four years related experience or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and three years of experience
• Experience may include application programming, software installation and software maintenance, including systems programming, online programming, database design, analysis and programming using IFS and/or SQL/DS and database administration
• At least 5 years of recent experience in Java back-end and web application development
• 2 – 4 years of experience in a technical lead capacity
• IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE): 2+ years designing and deploying integration flows
• Strong proficiency in database integration including IBM DB2 and MS SQL Server
• JAVA programming
• Backend API and Web application development
• Experience with Cloud Technologies (Azure)
• Experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise(ACE)

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field of study and five years related experience
• Experience may include application design, programming, implementation, software installation and software maintenance, including systems programming, online programming

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of back-end services and front-end web interface projects from discovery and design to deployment and support
• Design and build services using Java 17+ (or current LTS), Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• Host and consume RESTful and SOAP APIs; define contracts and documentation using OpenAPI/ Swagger
• Design, develop and deploy Java-based web applications in Microsoft Azure using services such as Azure Ap Service, Azure Functions, Azure Key Vault and Azure SQL
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and implementations plans, manage scope, risks, and dependencies
• Provide day-to-day support of processes as well as technical guidance including code reviews and mentoring to improve quality, security, and performance

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Immediate earning of vacation and sick leave
• State-matched (156%) retirement plan
• Health (79% employer contribution) insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance options
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree