IT Applications Developer/Senior

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

State Patrol - Agency 64

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$34.490

Job Posting:

JR2024-00010094 IT Applications Developer/Senior (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

10-09-2024

Job Description:

Join our Nebraska State Patrol IT Division, where technology meets public safety. We are committed to building unique solutions to ensure a safer community for all. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Applications Developer to maintain, design, and build mission critical applications that support our Criminal Identification Division. This role is involved in all phases of the software development lifecycle and offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of projects using Microsoft technologies such as .NET Framework and .NET Core.

Before we dive into what we need, let us show off what you get!
• 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 (PLSF) through the Federal government
• Access to an exercise facility on-site.
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment

NSP values and respects our employees and provides a supportive work environment.

Job location is 4600 Innovation Drive, Lincoln

The IT Applications Developer/Senior position will work with NSP’s Criminal Identification Division to design, build, and maintain several enterprise level applications that support the operational needs of the division. Collaborate with other developers and business analysts while consulting with clients to gather requirements and develop technical specifications.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, SQL, C#, Git, Entity Framework, and .NET Framework or .NET 6+. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to existing applications, ensuring high availability and performance.
Participate in stand ups and code reviews to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Keep current with recent developments within the industry and new technologies. Review and incorporate best practices including object-oriented design, CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) security regulations, and NITC (Nebraska Information Technology Commission) standards related to application development.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:  

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years’ experience, educations or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.  

Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of work experience with Entity Framework, Microsoft SQL Server software development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, SQL, C#, Git, .NET Framework, .NET 6+, and Agile development methodology, database reporting and object-oriented programming. Working knowledge of data warehouse tools, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Reporting Services, Team Foundation Server, SharePoint, and SharePoint services. Exceptional communication skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills. Strong documentation skills. Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Other: A valid driver's license is required or ability to provide independent authorized transportation. If selected for this position, you must meet the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services employment eligibility requirements by completing an EEV (I-9) Form. The agency does not sponsor H1-B Visa's. Must successfully complete an extensive background screening prior to being employed which includes completion of a Personal History Questionnaire. Applicants will be screened for a record of criminal activity and criminal history using a fingerprint-based check, and before unconditional employment is offered. Applicants must be free of felony convictions, and cannot maintain continuous association or dealings with persons, groups, or organizations that they know, or should know, are persons or groups or organizations under criminal investigation or indictment or who have a reputation for present, ongoing involvement in