IT Applications Developer - Public Health

This position is part of an Application Development team responsible for providing IT services to the division of Public Health within the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Under the Information Services and Technology (IS&T) division, Public Health Software Solutions team, the role involves working on projects across multiple business areas within the Public Health division. The systems are developed using the Java framework, Eclipse IDE, Azure DevOps, GIT, and Microsoft SQL. This is a full-time/permanent role in Lincoln, NE. Not eligible to be a contracted or remote position.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with business analysts to determine system requirements.
• Research system enhancements and address issues.
• Perform analysis and design for computer applications.
• Write code and conduct tests.
• Complete related tasks as assigned.
• Work directly with business and technical staff to determine technical solutions for business requirements.
• Design, code, and test both front-end and back-end applications.
• Maintain full technical knowledge of all phases of application development.
• Provide production support for both small and large applications, ensuring the resolution of issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Experience, education, or training in coding computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience with Java.
• One (1) year of experience using Java IDE.
• Two (2) years of experience using SQL Programming.
• Two (2) years of experience with web-based development.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience using AJAX.
• Experience with Java Server Faces.
• Experience working with JSON.
• Experience using JavaScript.
• Experience with jQuery.
• Experience with C# programming.
• Experience with RESTful Web Services.
• Experience developing enterprise-level applications using Azure services and tools.
• Experience with PowerBI.
• Experience as a Tomcat Administrator.
• Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and application deployments to Azure cloud.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Experience with Jira.
• Familiarity with Jira Issue Tracking software.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.

Experience is preferred to be current within the last 12 months.

Skills

Knowledge of:

• Software development principles and methods.
• Basic math, design techniques, principles, tools, and instruments.
• Principles, methods, and procedures for designing, developing, optimizing, and integrating new and/or reusable systems components.
• Software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.

Skill in:

• Using basic math to solve problems.
• Writing computer programs for various programs.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Active learning—working with new material or information to grasp its implications.
• Reading comprehension.
• Writing, debugging, and maintaining code.
• Integrating hardware/software components.
• Determining output media/formats.

Ability to:

• Apply programming languages.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented.
• Communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Reason deductively—apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers and decide if an answer makes sense.
• Recognize a problem.
• Put information in order and organize different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern.
• Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time.
• Perceive similarities and differences in pieces of information.
• Think logically.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Test, install, implement, document, and maintain software.
• Maintain source code.
• Modify and upgrade code as necessary.

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. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.