Junior Applications Developer (Information Technology Analyst 1)

The applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies within five months of the recruitment’s closing date.

About the role

Join an 8,500-member team that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness, and quality service. Work with purpose and meaning to make a difference in the lives of the public, addressing issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization, and recovery court. The New Jersey Judiciary Information Technology Office is a nationally recognized leader in developing case management and mobile applications that improve court operations and deliver technology services to judges, attorneys, law enforcement, and the public.

This entry-level IT analyst/full-stack developer role involves designing and building new enterprise-level web-based applications, including full lifecycle responsibilities: stakeholder collaboration, business function definition, use case modeling, application and interface design, development, testing, documentation, recovery planning, and ongoing support. The environment includes Enterprise Java, AWS, Python, Node.js, React, Pega, IBM WebSphere, SOAP, APIs, XML, and JSON. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in cutting-edge technologies and contribute to modernizing operations through robust solution design.

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $63,040.84 to $103,812.28 for Schedule A, and $63,040.84 to $98,621.65 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.

Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

Schedule

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 3 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will need high-speed home internet access and must install a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support web applications using PEGA, Java, or AWS technologies through the entire software development life cycle (e.g., requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, deployment, and maintenance).
• Assist in re-engineering efforts to migrate from legacy technology to new technology.
• Understand business processes to translate them into working products for the benefit of Judiciary users.
• Develop skills on the most current versions of technology.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in a field related to computer science, information technology, or the area to which the applicant is applying (e.g., information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics, and/or cybersecurity).
• Substitution options:
  • Additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis (one year of experience equals 30 semester-hour credits).
  • A bachelor’s or associate degree in any field plus one year of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or related experience may substitute for the required education.
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field (as listed above) may substitute for the required education.
• Applicants approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply but must complete their degree no later than their start date.
• Degrees conferred outside the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service (see NACES).

Supplemental Information

• Physical Ability: Some positions require climbing, prolonged standing, stretching, bending, and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Driver’s License: Required only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties.
• Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required, but the selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US.
• Background Check: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check, including fingerprinting. All data will be kept confidential.
• Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, all newly hired employees must establish and maintain principal residency in the State of New Jersey within one year. Exemptions may be requested for hardship or employer critical need.