IT Applications Developer/Lead - Web Team Java at State of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

41.102

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Web Development, Agile Workflow, Code Review, Functional Design, Technical Design, Requirements Gathering, Testing, Mentoring, Azure DevOps, HTML5, JavaScript, SQL, Database Design, Web Services, Junit

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $41.102 Job Posting: JR2026-00022820 IT Applications Developer/Lead - Web Team Java (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: **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? Do you love knowing your work makes a difference in your community and state? Consider joining the OCIO Web Team! The Office of the Chief Information Officer has a Lead Java development job that might be right for you. The person in this IT Application Developer Lead position on the Web Development Team will be working daily at the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems using agency and team determined tools and platforms on cross-platform web development projects in support of critical line-of-business systems, serving the citizens of the State of Nebraska. 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. Apply to join our team today! Job Duties: • Use web application development tools and utilities as appropriate. • Design, develop, code, debug, test, implement, document, update and maintain the software development projects. • Use appropriate code standards (a set of rules, and best practices to create cleaner, more efficient code) including an agile workflow based upon the project type and the associated coding needs. • Review code of teammates, identifying and enforcing code standards. • Perform the functional and technical design and implementation in a large-scale IT environment including consideration of existing processes. • Lead the efforts 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. • Mentor junior developers. • Daily consulting with business analysts and clients within the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems. • Conducts application and database testing at multiple levels including Development and UAT (User Acceptance Testing), including executing complex data-driven testing. • Coordinate testing efforts with clients as well as other team functions such as Release Management, Infrastructure and Architecture Support, Application Support, and Change Management. • Document changes and update the status of work items in Microsoft Azure as software changes are promoted from development environments to user acceptance testing and production. 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, one year of which as a project coordinator, leader, or supervisor. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those candidates that document the following specific experiences and/or skills in their Application (Work Experience/Role Description) and/or Resume: • Knowledge of public pension plans. • Knowledge and experience working with pension administration systems. • Experience working with jClarety. • A list of the programming languages you have experience with, and the number of years used. • How you have used the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) at your last programming job. • Experience mentoring. • Experience with communication, analysis, problem solving, and testing. • Experience with customer service – both internal and external customers. • Experience with the following: Azure DevOps and Agile methodologies, IBM RAD IDE, code repositories, Java 8+, HTML, HTML5, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Junit, Servlets, JSP, Web Services, SSMS (Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio), SQL 2019 Database, SSRS (Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services), database design, writing/running database queries and analyzing the results, OnBase ECM, Microsoft Azure, SCSM Service Portal, as well as basic office tools such as Microsoft Office, Clarity and SharePoint. Other: Regular and Reliable attendance is required. 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/ 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

Responsibilities

The Lead Java Developer will design, develop, code, test, and maintain cross-platform web applications supporting critical line-of-business systems for the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems. Responsibilities include leading full-cycle software development activities, reviewing teammate code, and mentoring junior developers.