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State of Minnesota

Senior Java Web Application Developer - ITS5

State of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Working Title: Senior Java Web Application Developer

Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

Job ID

: 79246

Location

: Minneapolis

Telework Eligible

: Yes #LI-Hybrid

Full/Part Time

: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

: Limited

Who May Apply

: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted

: 11/13/2024

Closing Date

: 11/19/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit

: Minnesota IT Services

Division/Unit

: Department of Education

Work Shift/Work Hours

: Day Shift

Days of Work

: Monday - Friday

Travel Required

: No

Salary Range:

$39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,728 / annually

Job Class Option

: Object Oriented

Classified Status

: Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union

: 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)

End Date

: anticipated duration of two (2) years

FLSA Status

: Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,600+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). MNIT MDE manages the technical functions critical to managing public education in Minnesota; supporting systems including funding disbursement and large-scale, public-facing school performance data reporting.

The Senior Java Web Application Developer will support the Minnesota Department of Education's (MDE) custom-developed web-based applications effort. This position is responsible for leading the design and implementation of large and complex computer systems, ensuring the seamless operation of existing web-based computer programs, and overseeing the technical design of agency systems, business practices, and process automation. As a Senior Java Web Application Developer, you will serve as a lead worker guiding and coaching advanced technical specialists on systems and projects of the greatest scope and complexity. The responsibilities may include long-range planning and the design of system architecture and structure, analyzing, designing, and approving systems, networks, and applications.

In addition, this position will be required to work closely with agency senior management to analyze business processes and recommend and design automation procedures that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency's operations. This role requires a high level of expertise in both technical and managerial aspects, as you will be responsible for leading other IT professionals in development efforts and ensuring that systems align with the strategic goals of the agency.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:

Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

This position is being reposted. If you have previously applied, you need not apply again. *

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.

Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp)

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Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience as a Full Stack Java Developer, developing complete object-oriented Java web applications including analysis, design, implementation, build scripting, and unit testing.

Experience must include:

Experience with web application frameworks such as Spring Framework or Spring Boot.

Experience in Azure app development and migration and GitHub Actions.

Hands-on experience with web page user interface design using HTML3, CSS3, JavaScript, and React.

Proficiency in SQL database creation, modification, and querying.

Knowledge of database integration technologies such as JDBC and Hibernate

Familiarity with source control systems such as GitHub or Subversion

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.

A master’s degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Groovy and Grails.

Experience with cloud technologies and microservice development.

Extensive experience with web application performance analysis and optimization.

Ability to integrate third-party libraries into applications.

Experience with build script development tools such as ANT, Gradle, or Maven.

Experience leading projects and/or teams and mentoring junior developers.

Advanced skills in using and configuring IDEs such as IntelliJ and Visual Studio and source control systems such as GitHub.

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

Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify.

Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.