Software Developer

State of Montana•Helena, MT

7d•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 a Software Developer Section Supervisor.

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 2.1 - $39.27/hr: 2 years of experience in Standard Query Language (SQL), Oracle forms and databases, Java, .NET, JavaScript, HTML, XML, or a related field.
Level 2.2 - $40.88/hr: 3 years of experience in Standard Query Language (SQL), Oracle forms and databases, Java, .NET, JavaScript, HTML, XML, or a related field.
Level 2.3 - $42.60/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 - $46.11/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 - $48.30/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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Java programming language, including its syntax, libraries and best practices.
Knowledge of front-end technologies, like HTML, CSS or JavaScript.
Understanding of software development methodologies like Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Skill in or ability to learn writing unit tests, integration tests, automated testing, and debugging code to ensure quality software delivery.

Responsibilities

Perform systems analysis and design tasks.
Perform programming tasks.
Use or adapt current systems analysis and design methodologies.
Determine requirements for new systems or changes to existing systems.
Translate requirements into computer code.
Write and test necessary programs.
Train users.
Assess user satisfaction with completed projects.

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