Remote Lead Web App Developer — Java & DevOps Leadership

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Holidays

Sick time rollover

Casual office atmosphere

Telework options

Pension plan with employer match

457 retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking a Lead Web Application Developer to provide advanced Java web development and technical leadership for DMV and DSP projects. This full-time role blends policy guidance with hands-on delivery and cross-functional collaboration.

Based in Madison with remote work up to five days per week, the position requires guiding development standards, performing code reviews, mentoring the team, and troubleshooting complex issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in application development using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, or similar methodologies.
• Significant technical consulting experience analyzing requirements to recommend solutions.
• Experience leading an application development team and providing leadership.
• Experience with automated testing tools and DevOps processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in formulating policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines for web application development.
• Facilitate code and design reviews to ensure quality and consistency.
• Provide development support, 4th level troubleshooting, and escalation as needed.
• Collaborate with division customers, IT managers, developers and vendors on cross-functional solutions.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Test-Driven Development

DevOps practices

Playwright

Microservices

Single-page applications (SPAs)

Job description

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking a Lead Web Application Developer to provide advanced Java web development and technical leadership for DMV and DSP projects. This full-time role blends policy guidance with hands-on delivery and cross-functional collaboration.

Based in Madison with remote work up to five days per week, the position requires guiding development standards, performing code reviews, mentoring the team, and troubleshooting complex issues.