Lead Java Developer - ITS5
About the role
This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The MNIT MDH team provides services for over 250+ applications and delivers the information technology to drive one of the leading public health systems in the nation. You will support an agency that works to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans.
As a Lead Java Developer with Amazon Web Services at Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), you will be responsible for leading the large and complex application development and support efforts for the division. You will work with agency senior management to analyze business processes and suggest and design automation procedures to make the work of the agency more efficient, as well as evaluate financial impacts and may be required to generate cost benefit analysis and estimates to provide management with decision points regarding design, development and deployment.
Responsibilities
- Lead large and complex application development and support efforts for the division
- Work with agency senior management to analyze business processes
- Suggest and design automation procedures to make the work of the agency more efficient
- Evaluate financial impacts and generate cost benefit analysis and estimates to provide management with decision points regarding design, development and deployment
Minimum qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in programming web applications design, development, test, and implementation. Experience must include:
- Designing and developing applications using Java and related framework with strong understanding of web application security and common attack vectors
- Implementing solutions in the cloud technology (such as AWS or Azure)
- Agile software development methodology
- Working with SQL and ORM technologies
- DevOps concepts leveraging CI/CD tool
- Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties
- Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Build tools such as Maven or Gradle
- Experience with .NET web application development frameworks
- Excellent knowledge of SQL and ORM technologies
- Design of Software diagrams such as application architecture diagrams
- Experience with Cybersecurity domains
- Experience in establishing new standards and best practices to monitor, test, automate, and maintain IT components or systems
Additional requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
- SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
- Criminal History Check
- Reference Check
- Social Security and Address Verification
- Education Verification
- CJIS Background Check
- Other Legally Required Checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Schedule and location
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 625 Robert St. N, St. Paul, MN Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework eligibility depends on residence: Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%. Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%. Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.
Work shift: Day
Days of work: Monday – Friday
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Travel required: No