Senior Programmer Analyst

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Information Technology at Maine state government seeks a senior software professional to lead technical teams and maintain a broad portfolio of applications for our business partners in Augusta.

The role emphasizes governance, secure coding, and SDLC compliance, with hybrid work up to 90% remote within Maine. Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science and experience as Programmer Analyst or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Four years of computer programming experience using higher level languages.
• Two years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science; Masters Degree may substitute for one year.
• Required background checks may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, document, and maintain complex application programs.
• Prepare detailed design specifications for large-scale systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system problems to ensure continuous availability.
• Review code for efficiency and deliver fully tested deployments.
• Participate in governance discussions and ensure security and SDLC compliance.

Skills

Java

SQL

PL/SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Masters Degree may substitute for one year

Tools

Oracle APEX

SQL Developer

WebLogic Server

GitHub

Subversion

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

We are offering the opportunity to be part of our growing application development team, where you will work in a dynamic environment, embracing new challenges and technologies. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. As we redefine our group identity, check out our current job openings and apply today to become part of our team!

Office of Information Technology

MaineIT DHHS Support Team

Opening Date: August 06, 2026

Closing Date: August 20, 2026

Grade/ Admin Unit: 27 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 0866

Salary: $71,993.86 - $101,161.81* /Annually (includes a 23.66% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for a 5% training bonus)

Position Number: 200024882

Location: Augusta

Telework: Available

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. OIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. OIT is seeking a highly talented individual who can lead technical teams and who maintains and support a variety of applications for our business partners.

MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy-driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

Hybrid Work Opportunity

— This position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time. There is a requirement that the employee be in the office at least once every two weeks and the remote work location must be in the State of Maine.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, debug, document, and maintain complex application programs and systems.

• Prepare detailed design specifications for highly complex and large-scale systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve system problems to ensure continuous availability and proper functioning of applications.

• Diagnose and isolate complex application software problems; implement effective solutions considering system capacity, limitations, and desired results.

• Review code for efficiency, organization, and quality; deliver fully tested deployments.

• Manage code repository/versioning systems (e.g., GitHub, Subversion) and apply test-driven development practices.

• Maintain assigned systems, responding to and resolving issues promptly.

Governance

• Ensure applications comply with MaineIT governance frameworks (architecture, security, data classification, change management, SDLC).

• Approve architectural decisions, integration patterns, frameworks, and technology stacks.

• Establish environment structures for development, testing, staging, and production.

• Maintain documentation for governance reviews (architecture diagrams, data classification ratings, CIA analysis, requirements documentation, system/integration design specs).

• Ensure secure coding practices, dependency management, and code quality standards.

• Participate in governance committee discussions, readiness reviews, and compliance assessments as required.

Technical Expertise

• Work as a senior member of developer teams that are building policy-compliant, sustainable, extensible, and maintainable solutions.

• Manage solution lifecycle stages (development → test → staging → production) consistent with MaineIT governance requirements.

• Develop test plans that validate functionality, data classification compliance, and governance adherence.

• Communicate policy impacts, technical requirements, and project status to stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Platform and Policy Compliance

• Ensure solutions comply with State of Maine policies (Data Classification, Application Deployment Certification, Configuration Management, Architecture Compliance, Information Security, SDLC, Digital Accessibility, Security Assessment Authorization).

• Verify data classification for all data used, transmitted, or stored.

• Ensure proper role-based access control and least-privilege principles.

• Manage application deployment certification processes for production releases.

• Coordinate with Security, Enterprise Architecture, and Infrastructure teams for risk assessments, compliance reviews, and audits.

Proposal Assessments and Solution Identification

• Participate in RFP review committees and serve on technical assessment teams.

• Evaluate proposed solutions by third party vendors and internal teams for validity and technical viability.

• Work with disparate stakeholders to identify and document business requirements, outline potential solutions, create architectural and system design documents.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Higher-level programming languages (Java, SQL, PL/SQL).

• Oracle development ecosystem (Oracle APEX, SQL Developer, WebLogic Server).

• Oracle Analytics Publisher (BI Publisher).

• Integration of applications with RESTful and SOAP APIs.

• Managing code repository/versioning systems (GitHub, Subversion).

• Ability to identify and document potential solutions to business needs, objectively compare differing solutions, and recommend the best path forward even if it is outside of your core competencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• System design techniques.

• Operating systems and related software components.

• Systems development and documentation standards.

• Structured systems methodologies.

• Enterprise-class application development tools.

• Productivity tools, computerized problem-solving tools, and work management techniques.

• Computerized file organization and access techniques.

• SDLC management in an iterative hybrid environment.

• Agile/Kanban project management.

Skills:

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining application code.

• Diagnosing and correcting system malfunctions.

• Adapting and enhancing application software.

• Researching and evaluating suitability of computer software and hardware products.

• Defining and resolving complex technical problems independently.

• Reviewing code for efficiency and organization.

• Delivering fully tested deployments.

• Test-driven development.

• Conducting and evaluating system testing.

Abilities:

• Preparing detailed design specifications for complex systems.

• Troubleshooting and resolving system problems to ensure continuous availability.

• Enhancing and optimizing applications for maintainability, compliance, and sustainability.

Additional Competencies

• Strong teamwork, communication, customer service, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.

• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and compliance with MaineIT policies.

• Experience with .NET, C#, C++, ETL, data pipelines, OCI Data Integration, Oracle SOA Suite, or Oracle Integration Cloud is a plus but not required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four (4) years of computer programming experience utilizing higher level languages including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent. A Masters Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF MAINE:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of