Senior Applications Developer

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at 3315 W. Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you an experienced Java application developer looking to advance your career? This position is a Team Lead who will manage staff and be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Web applications. This position requires close collaboration with other team leads and supervisors to ensure project success.

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  
  
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

• Assign and lead projects, providing guidance, mentorship, and training to staff.
• Manage, assign, and follow up on tickets.
• Establish project schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress against schedules.
• Write, debug, and maintain code using standard Java practices.
• Conduct thorough testing to validate application changes and ensure stability.
• Develop application programming interfaces (APIs).

• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to a development team.
• Knowledge of Rational Application Developer, Azure DevOps, Java, J2EE (JSP, Servlet, EJB), DB2, SQL, HTML, CSS, MVC, Bootstrap, Web Application Security, Spring.
• desire to continually develop new skills while improving existing skills.
• An understanding of ServiceNow / low-code development.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and debug complex issues.
• Capability of managing multiple tasks and projects under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, can work on a team or independently, and have the desire to develop new skills while improving existing skills continually.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

A lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge of software design concepts. Skill in translating technical terminology to clear and concise communications with business partners. Ability to mentor, coach, and develop the skills of staff.

The classification for this position is Senior Applications Developer ; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

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