State of Nebraska · 18 hours ago
IT Applications Developer/Lead - Web Team Java
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$41/hr - $41/hr
2+ years expThe State of Nebraska is seeking an IT Applications Developer/Lead for the Web Team. This role involves leading Java development projects, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the quality of software applications that serve the citizens of Nebraska.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field
Two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications
One year of experience as a project coordinator, leader, or supervisor
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
State of Nebraska
State of Nebraska is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jena B.
Executive Administrator to the CEO at DHHS
Philip Olsen
Chief Financial Officer
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2025-06-22
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