Application Developer

Maine Turnpike; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Health reimbursement account

Paid vacation and sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Maine Turnpike Authority seeks an Application Developer to design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software across client/server, mobile, and web environments. This role collaborates with the Information Services team to translate business requirements into effective application solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a track record in relational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of programming and application development experience in a complex environment.
• Experience implementing client/server software systems and strong analytical/problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Experience with relational databases, developing workflow diagrams, testing applications, and documenting technical work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software applications in client/server, mobile, and web environments.
• Collaborate with the Information Services team to translate business requirements into effective application solutions.
• Identify needs, develop and implement applications, troubleshoot issues, improve workflows, and maintain software post-implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SQL databases

Workflow diagrams

Testing applications

Technical documentation tools

Job description

Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA), Maine’s Gold Star Memorial Highway, is seeking an Application Developer. The Application Developer supports MTA’s technology operations by designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software applications in client/server, mobile, and web environments. This position works closely with the Information Services team to translate business and user requirements into effective application solutions.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, with 3+ years of recent relevant programming and application development experience in a highly complex business environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in the implementation of client/server software systems, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills. Experience working with relational databases, developing workflow diagrams, testing applications, and preparing technical documentation is highly valued.

The Application Developer will work closely with the Systems Architect, other Application Developers, and MTA departments to identify needs, develop and implement applications, troubleshoot system issues, improve workflows, and maintain software after implementation. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and explain information to managers, employees, and business partners. The position requires extended computer work, occasional travel to MTA sites, and flexibility to work non-routine hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends when needed.

The position is classified at a Range 18, $88,525 to $145,808 commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement plan, health reimbursement account; paid vacation and sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

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