Computer Programmer - DevOps1 Team

　　Augusta , Maine , United States | Office of Information Technology | Full-time | Partially remote

　　Apply by: Feb. 6, 2024

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　　MAINEIT

　　COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

　　DEVOPS1 TEAM

　　Opening Date: January 23, 2024

　　Closing Date: February 6, 2024

　　Job Class Code: 0864

　　Grade: 21

　　Salary: $50,016.72 - $67,310.88 (includes 15% recruitment and retention stipend and eligible for an additional 5% training stipend)

　　Position Number: 015108349

　　We are looking for a motivated application developer who has the drive to succeed.

　　Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced application development environment?

　　Are you always seeking new ways to expand your knowledge?

　　Can you develop creative/innovative solutions?

　　If so, then the DevOps1 team may be a great fit for you!

　　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 telecommunications platform that supports critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies.

　　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.

　　ABOUT THE JOB:

　　DHHS DevOps1 team supports twelve (12) different applications for Offices in the Department of Health and Human Services, including Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health, MaineCare Services, DHHS Finance, and others. Some applications are being actively developed and others are either being maintained or poised for upgrades.

　　If you like to dig into a problem and leverage your skills and determination to find a creative solution, all while having fun, then you’re going to fit right in.

　　We are looking for someone with excellent programming skills, strong analysis and troubleshooting, great customer service, a good sense of humor, and a commitment to state service.

　　WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

　　You will...

　　Be a member of a technical team using a variety of technologies – like Visual Studio, PL/SQL Developer, SQL Developer, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Java, C#, ASP.NET and others ­– to design and provide technical solutions for business problems.

　　Have the opportunity to work in an independent and flexible team environment.

　　Help resolve technical issues to provide system functionality and data integration.

　　Experience new and different challenges on an ongoing basis.

　　Have opportunities for training and career development.

　　WHAT WILL YOU DO?

　　As a Computer Programmer you will design, develop, test, and maintain application and database code. You will be part of a team working together to resolve complex problems and provide our business partners new system and data integration functionality. You will manage your assigned projects with supervision. You will frequently partner with technical staff and end-users to test and refine your work. This position is in Augusta, Maine.

　　If you like technology and learn quickly, this is an excellent start for a career path with MaineIT – come join us!

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

　　An Associate Degree in Computer Information Science or equivalent industry certification -OR- 12 total credit hours in computer programming -OR- 1 year experience in Application System Development.

　　PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

　　Experience and/or ability to provide support and development in a team environment.

　　Proficiency working with Oracle or SQL Server

　　Experience with C#, ASP.NET and/or JAVA preferred

　　Knowledge of writing technical/non-technical End-User Documentation

　　Ability to learn new technologies and business practices.

　　Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

　　The selected candidate will be required to sucessfully pass the required background checks as a condition of employment.

　　BENEFITS:

　　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 ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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 ($350.40 annual value).

　　Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.41% 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 leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal) .

　　Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

　　Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

　　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 respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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