Senior Programmer Analyst
About The Position
We are offering the opportunity to join our growing application development team, where you will work in a dynamic environment, embracing new challenges and technologies. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. As we redefine our group identity, check out our current job openings and apply today to become part of our team! You will be supporting dynamic public health systems supporting the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This work involves key systems that extend far beyond state government. This position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 a variety of applications for clients. OIT oversees large-scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. OIT is seeking a highly talented individual who can lead technical teams and who maintains and supports a variety of applications for our business partners. We are seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we: Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met. Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders. Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner. Strive to provide Empathy-driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.
Requirements
- Four (4) years of computer programming experience utilizing higher level languages including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent.
- Microsoft Stack: Strong experience with .NET (preferably .NET Core / .NET 6+)
- Proficiency in MS SQL Server, including database design and performance tuning
- Experience with JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks
- Working knowledge of Python for scripting or data-related tasks
- Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS)
- Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Technical & Architecture Skills: Design and build scalable, high-performance applications
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Strong understanding of design patterns and clean architecture
- Experience handling large datasets and data integrations
- Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Microsoft Azure
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
- Leadership & Ownership: Ability to lead technical design discussions
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Take ownership of production systems and deployments
Nice To Haves
- Engine integration is preferred
- Experience with healthcare data systems is preferred
- Experience with Docker or containerization (preferred)
- A Masters Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.
Responsibilities
- Support, maintain, and upgrade existing complex applications
- Use scripting languages to maintain and update user interfaces
- Manage, report, and maintain complex data in Microsoft SQL databases
- Develop and maintain highly complex data integrations using ETL tools
- Respond to and resolve system problems to ensure systems are continuously available and function properly
- Develop expertise in health care technologies such as Rhapsody Interoperability Engine and Starlims LIMS
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
- Parental leave – forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
