IT Application Developer/Senior

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

13 Paid Holidays

Generous retirement plan match

Job summary

State of Nebraska's Office of the CIO seeks an IT Application Developer/Senior to support and enhance major mainframe applications. You will work on COBOL programs, JCL, and DB2, coordinating with agencies and users to gather requirements and deliver robust solutions.

Role requires mentoring less experienced developers, strong problem-solving, and availability for on-call duties beyond standard hours. Lincoln-based, full-time, non-remote position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering, or related field.
• Two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; education can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modify mainframe programs, including coding and managing JCL and COBOL.
• Gather requirements, perform design and analysis, and implement solutions for multiple state agencies.
• Collaborate with other developers and agencies, mentor less experienced staff, and provide on-call support outside regular hours.
• Communicate with users to determine system needs and address issues in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Cobol

JCL

DB2

Compuware Topaz Workbench

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Administrative Services - Agency 65Location:Lincoln, NEHiring Rate:$36.060Job Posting:JR2026-00030103 IT Application Developer/Senior (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):11-11-2026Job Description:The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position.Under limited supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for all phases of modification for mainframe programs, including coding and maintaining JCL and COBOL programs. The selected candidate will communicate with users to determine system needs, research requested enhancements, perform design and analysis of computer systems, and perform related work as assigned. This individual will perform these duties for new and existing programs from various agencies within the State.The candidate will work with personnel from other agencies to help support their solutions. Knowledge of these complex systems will be needed to answer questions, address issues as they arise, and make modifications on a timely basis.This is not a remote work position.Why join us:• Stable Employment Opportunity• Career Development and Learning• Tuition Reimbursement• 156% match on the first 4.8% contribution to the Retirement Plan• 13 Paid Holidays• Generous Leave Accruals and Benefits• Opportunity to be a part of a caring organizationJob Duties: This person will work with other developers to maintain complex mainframe systems while consulting with agencies on development projects. They will participate in the full range of software product development activities, including requirements gathering; analysis and definition; functional and technical design; coding and testing; implementation, and production support. This person will also be working with less experienced developers to train them on tools and techniques that are used by the team. This person will be required to be on call off-hours to assist with issues that may arise outside of normal work hours.This person will need an understanding of how data is passed between web applications and mainframe applications, and issues that could arise in those communications. This person will be working on multiple projects at once and will need to have the ability to prioritize projects to meet project goals.Requirements / QualificationsMinimum 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 using Cobol, JCL, DB2, Compuware Topaz Workbench. Preference for experience in governmental billing systems.Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication skills; written and verbal. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot errors. Ability to mentor teammates. Candidate will possess regular and reliable attendance as well as excellent time management skills. Be able to provide on call support outside of 8-5 business hours. Exhibits cooperative and collaborative behavior with teammates.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.