Java Developer

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial leave time

Telework options

Pension plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking an IS Systems Development Services Specialist to provide leadership to IT professionals in Java development, working with DOT business areas to build solutions and modernize applications.

The role offers a full-time position headquartered at Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI, with the option to telework up to five days per week and a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, pension, and telework flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience translating business requirements into technical requirements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving customer-reported issues with Java applications.
• Developing web applications using Java 8+ and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Using development tools such as IntelliJ, GitHub.com, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to IT professionals on the adaptation and use of Java development tools and methods.
• Collaborate with a wide range of DOT business areas to develop solutions with many complex variables and modernize existing applications.
• Assist in developing and modernizing departmental Enterprise and Modal Support systems.
• Work with IT staff and third-party vendors to support initiatives across multiple environments.
• Be adaptable with changing work priorities and be part of a professional IT team.

Skills

Java

Spring/Spring Boot

IntelliJ

GitHub

Tools

IntelliJ

GitHub

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced Java Developer who is looking to join a supportive and collaborative team?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply today to become an IS Systems Development Services Specialist at WisDOT!

This full-time permanent position is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building on the nearwest side of Madison, WI and allows the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week . All employees are generally expected to be headquartered and work within the State of Wisconsin. This position will be required to come into the office for training, meetings and/or operational needs. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview .

Why work with us in DOT IT? Check out this link for all the benefits of joining our team, or read more below:

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitivebenefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rollover each year.
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clickinghere .

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Clickhere to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Position Summary

This position will provide leadership to IT professionals on the adaptation and use of Java development tools and methods. Assignments made by the Area Supervisor or Project Leader involve working with various DOT business areas to develop solutions with many complex variablesand alsohelp in modernizing the framework of our existing applications.

Who are we looking for?

• Support our diverse application portfolio (vendor cloud applications as well as in-house Java applications)
• Provide consulting to various development teams within our organization on their application support, development and modernization efforts
• Take part in the development of highly complex departmental Enterprise and Modal Support systems
• Collaborate with a wide range of business areas, IT staff, and third-party software vendors to support initiatives and increase efficiencies crossing multiple technical environments
• Be adaptable with ever-changing work priorities
• Be ready to be part of a professional, diverse, and technically savvy IT team!

What can we offer you?

• An environment where professional development is supported and encouraged
• A workplace where employee efforts are appreciated and recognized
• The ability to make a significant impact on the agency which serves the citizens of Wisconsin
• A culture of innovation and excellence
• A superb work/life balance

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-33) with an annual salary of $79,040 - $112,320 (or $38 - $54 per hour), plus excellent benefits . A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas.This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension.Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

A minimally qualified candidate must detail having experience in allof the following in order to be considered:

• Reviewing business requirements and translating them into technical requirements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving customer-reported issues with Java applications.
• Developing web applications using Java 8+ andSpring/Spring Boot.
• Using development tools such as IntelliJ, GitHub.com, etc.

In addition to having experience in all of the above, a well-qualified candidate will have also detail having experience in one or more of the following:

• Upgrading Java and/or SpringBoot versions for web applications.
• Testing Java applications using industry-standard best practices.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on August 26th, 2026.