IT Application Developer/Lead
State of Nebraska

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:
Administrative Services - Agency 65

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$40.198

Job Posting:
JR2024-00012229 IT Application Developer/Lead (Open)

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Job Description:
Lead a team of IT professionals in providing support for development, maintenance and enhancement of state Medicaid systems, including mainframe (COBOL/DB2) Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) and the server based Edifecs Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) platform.

Work Address is:
Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall S, 3rd floor
Lincoln, Ne 68508

Work hours are flexible work schedules between office hours 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Job duties

Candidate must be technically proficient and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Coordinates work efforts while making assignments, reviewing work, and monitoring progress for senior application analysts on functional and technical assignments. Works with team leadership to balance analyst availability against request and project portfolio needs. Leads and works with technical and business analysts to design solutions for business requests. Manages projects using project management practices and tools. Coordinates system production support responsibilities. Provides input for team supervisor on project status and teammate performance.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis, one year of which as a project coordinator, leader, or supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with large-scaled IBM mainframe systems, using large complex DB2 application databases. Experience supporting SFTP data interfaces in a mainframe and server environment. Experience in complete software development lifecycle. Project management experience including plan development, resource management, assignment of work, target date planning, project monitoring, issue resolution, coordination with internal/external teams, quality assurance and implementation. Experience with healthcare data systems and X12 electronic healthcare transactions, particularly Edifecs software. Experience with coordinating work with other teams, mentoring team members on functional and technical assignments and prioritizing and managing multiple projects and tasks. Strong knowledge of COBOL and Java development.

Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidates must be service oriented, have strong interpersonal skills and analytical skills that include working directly with various levels of business and technical staff to determine sound technical solutions for business requirements. Candidate must have strong technical, organization and planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Must be able to communicate effectively.

Benefits

Look at what we have to offer!
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!


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. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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