Information Technology Applications Developer/Senior - WebTeam Java

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Retirement plan (156% match)

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance (employer paid)

Dental & vision

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking an Information Technology Applications Developer/Senior for the WebTeam Java on-site in Lincoln, NE. You will work daily with team members supporting java web development projects for the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems, mentoring others, and delivering full lifecycle development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and Java development experience; knowledge of Azure DevOps, Java EE, and modern web technologies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and two years of related coding experience.
• Experience in Java web development projects including design, coding, testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases of new development or maintenance of web development projects.
• Mentor other developers and collaborate with business analysts and clients.
• Design, code, debug, test, and document Java programs daily.
• Participate in requirements gathering, analysis, design and production support.

Skills

Java

Web development

Mentoring

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Eclipse

Rational Application Developer (RAD)

Java 8+

Servlets

XML

CSS

HTML/HTML5

JSP

JavaScript

jQuery

SVN

SQL Server

Tomcat 8+

WebSphere

Struts

Ajax

Maven

Ant

SharePoint

Office (MS)

Job description

Job Posting: JR2026-00029215 Information Technology Applications Developer/Senior - WebTeam Java (Open)

Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $36.060

The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

This position is 100% onsite near downtown Lincoln, Nebraska.

Are you seeking a challenge? Do you want to make a difference? Are you a team player and customer-service oriented? Consider joining the OCIO Web Team! The Office of the Chief Information Officer has a Senior Java development job that might be right for you. The person in this Senior IT Application Developer Position on the OCIO Web Team will be working daily with team members supporting the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems on Java web development projects.

Look at what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority.

Job Duties

Responsible for all phases of new development or maintenance of web development projects, and daily consulting with business analysts and clients within the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems, while mentoring other developers. Use web application development tools and utilities as appropriate. The person in this Senior Position will be responsible for designing, coding, debugging, testing, and documenting programs in Java daily. Perform the functional and technical design and implementation in a large-scale IT environment including consideration of existing automated systems with limited supervision. Participate in the full range of software product development activities, including requirements gathering, analysis and definition, coding and testing, and production support with limited supervision. Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with all aspects of the software development lifecycle and workflow, estimating and target date planning, work plan development and monitoring, quality assurance, production support, development methods/techniques and testing methods and techniques, solution development, evaluation of alternatives and mentoring. Experience using Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies, GIT, Eclipse 4.12+, Rational Application Developer (RAD 9.5+), Java 8+, Servlets, XML, CSS, HTML, HTML5, XHTML, JSP, JavaScript, JQuery, SVN, Microsoft SQL Server Databases, SSMS, Apache Tomcat 8+, Websphere Application Server, Struts, Ajax, Generics, SonarQube and or SonarLint, Apache Maven and or Ant, as well as basic office tools such as Microsoft Office, Clarity, and SharePoint.

Other

Regular and reliable attendance required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Candidates must be service oriented, have strong interpersonal and analytical skills that include working directly with various levels of business and technical staff to determine sound technical solutions for business requirements. Candidate must have strong technical, organization and planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.