Senior Programmer Analyst

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

2d•$71,994 - $101,162•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. 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 support a variety of applications for our business partners. MaineIT is 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 Power Platform GCC (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Platform CLI)
Microsoft Dataverse management
HTML 5 & CSS
JavaScript
Power FX
Azure Pipelines
Integration of applications with RESTful and SOAP APIs
Identity and access management implementation (eg, Entra ID)
System design techniques
Operating systems and related software components
Systems development and documentation standards
Structured systems methodologies
Productivity tools, computerized problem-solving tools, and work management techniques
Diagnosing and correcting system malfunctions
Adapting and enhancing application software
Researching and evaluating suitability of computer software and hardware products
Designing, conducting, and evaluating system testing
Writing clearly and effectively
Leading, coordinating, and providing technical support to development teams
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Leading engineering teams and providing mentorship
Translating logical designs into effective technical solutions
Correcting highly complex programming problems

Nice To Haves

A Masters Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure applications comply with MaineIT governance frameworks (architecture, security, data classification, change management, SDLC)
Approve architectural decisions, integration patterns, frameworks, and technology stacks
Establish environment structures for development, testing, staging, and production
Maintain documentation for governance reviews (architecture diagrams, data classification ratings, CIA analysis, requirements documentation, system/integration design specs)
Ensure secure coding practices, dependency management, and code quality standards
Translate complex business and logical requirements into secure, maintainable, scalable system architectures
Prepare detailed design specifications aligned with MaineIT standards
Identify system dependencies, integration requirements, shared components, and reusable frameworks
Define development standards, coding conventions, and patterns for engineering teams
Perform architectural reviews and ensure alignment with solution roadmaps and MaineIT enterprise architecture
Ensure solutions comply with State of Maine policies (Data Classification, Application Deployment Certification, Configuration Management, Architecture Compliance, Information Security, SDLC, Digital Accessibility, Security Assessment Authorization)
Verify data classification for all data used, transmitted, or stored
Ensure proper role-based access control and least-privilege principles
Manage application deployment certification processes for production releases
Coordinate with Security, Enterprise Architecture, and Infrastructure teams for risk assessments, compliance reviews, and audits
Ensure integrations with vendor-managed, SaaS, or third-party systems are secure, reliable, and compliant
Evaluate vendor APIs, integration mechanisms, authentication models, and security controls
Review vendor documentation and coordinate technical walkthroughs to validate architectural compatibility
Design integration patterns consistent with MaineIT standards
Monitor integration health, error handling, and performance impacts on enterprise systems
Coordinate with vendors to resolve escalated issues
Develop or oversee test plans to validate functionality, performance, security, and data compliance
Promote continuous improvement through automation, improved engineering practices, and modernization efforts
Identify opportunities to enhance maintainability, observability, and lifecycle maturity
Clearly communicate technical decisions, risks, and policy impacts to stakeholders
Collaborate with MaineIT Enterprise Architecture, Information Security, Infrastructure/Cloud Operations, Agency business leadership, and vendor partners
Provide guidance on selecting technologies, integration methods, and architectural approaches
Ensure technical decisions are transparent, well-documented, and communicated across teams