Programmer Analyst - Enterprise Data Services

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINE IT

ENTERPRISE SERVICES

Opening Date: February 3, 2025

Closing Date:  February 18, 2025

Job Class Code: 0865
Grade: 23
Salary: $56,666.48,-,$79,510.08*/Annally (includes 15% recruitment & retention stipend and eligibility for an additional 5% annual training bonus)
Position Number: 020001763

The Office of Information Technology at the State of Maine is looking for an experienced Programmer Analyst who’ll be part of a team supporting the delivery of technology services to State Government.

Overview:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (MaineIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. MaineIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies

About the Job:

As a Programmer Analyst, you’ll work with a team of developers with various degrees of experience, supporting the development and maintenance of computer programs and data warehouses.   You’ll interact with Enterprise Data Services customers daily as you complete various tasks.  Assignments can vary between multiple applications and projects.  Examples of various tasks for this position may include:

• Evaluation existing code and migrate current functionality into new technology
• Test and debug programs to ensure proper functionality
• Educate users on the use of programs and program features
• Create documentation in support of enhancements and reported issues

(This is not a comprehensive list of tasks and other duties may be assigned)

MaineIT looks for individuals who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. Individuals that:

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences or an equivalent industry certification -OR-
• an Associates Degree in Computer Information Science with 1 year application development  experience -OR-
• 2 years application development experience.

Special preference will be given to individuals who have experience in the following: Development using Oracle SQL, Oracle Apex, and SQL Developer.

Desirable soft skills include:

• Understanding of customer relationship best practices.
• Demonstrated desire to exercise accountability in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to respond in a timely and effective manner.
• Understanding of empathy and how to exercise it with a variety of personalities.
• Understanding of emotional intelligence principles.
• Ability to listen and understand first before responding.

What’s in it for you?

This engaging and challenging work will provide the selected candidate with an opportunity to become part of a team who interacts with all MaineIT teams and various business partners.  Put your skills and experience to the test, while gaining an understanding of complex systems, and collaborating with a cross-section of users, vendors, and other IT staff.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks(fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
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