Senior Programmer Analyst

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Hybrid Work Opportunity – The employee in 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

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)
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
Experience with Microsoft Azure
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
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
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.
A Masters Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.

Nice To Haves

Engine integration is preferred
Experience with healthcare data systems is preferred
Experience with Docker or containerization (preferred)

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

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.