Software Developer

State of Montana•Helena, MT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Software Developer. This position will perform both systems analysis and design, and programming tasks in support of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations. During the systems analysis phase of a project, this position will use or adapt the most current systems analysis and design methodologies from computer science including methods of business process analysis to effectively determine the requirements for a new system or the changes to be made to an existing system. Once the requirements have been documented, this position will translate the requirements into computer code, and will write and test the necessary programs. Responsible for training users and assessing user satisfaction with the completed project. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position will report to the Project Development & Delivery Systems Supervisor. For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at [email protected]. Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: · Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance · Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available · Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families · State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) · Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek · Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays · Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness · Benefits apply on first day of employment · Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Design and Development, or a related field. An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in place of a related degree.
Level 2.3 - $41.56/hr: 4 years of experience in Standard Query Language (SQL), Oracle forms and databases, Java, .NET, JavaScript, HTML, XML, or a related field.
Level 3.1 - $44.98/hr: 6 years of experience in Standard Query Language (SQL), Oracle forms and databases, Java, .NET, JavaScript, HTML, XML, or a related field. The experience must include 2 years of project leadership and 2 years of system architecture.
Level 3.2 - $47.12/hr: 7 years of experience in Standard Query Language (SQL), Oracle forms and databases, Java, .NET, JavaScript, HTML, XML, or a related field. The experience must include 3 years of project leadership and 3 years of system architecture.
Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered.
Knowledge of principles of Systems Analysis and Design including logical and physical database design and design documentation, principles of computer science, programming methods, quality assurance methods, and business process analysis.
Ability to lead projects by creating project plans, project tracking, using change management, and promoting team building.
The successful candidate must pass a fingerprint background investigation as a condition of employment.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

Perform systems analysis and design
Programming tasks in support of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations
Use or adapt the most current systems analysis and design methodologies from computer science including methods of business process analysis to effectively determine the requirements for a new system or the changes to be made to an existing system
Translate the requirements into computer code
Write and test the necessary programs
Training users
Assessing user satisfaction with the completed project

Benefits

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer