Computer Programmer - Enterprise Data Services

Location:

Augusta, Maine, United States

OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES - MAINEIT

ENTERPRISE DATA SERVICES

-Anticipated Vacancy-

Opening Date:
March 25, 2024

Closing Date:
April 8, 2024

Job Class Code: 0864
Grade: 21
Salary: $21.05 - $32.37/Hourly Position Number:

Are you interested in a career in software development that will provide you with stability and opportunity while contributing to the betterment of the citizens of Maine?

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

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (Maine

IT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. Maine

IT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies.

The Data Hub team supports a system of data interfaces, primarily written in PL/SQL and Java along with some Oracle SOA Suite, that take DHHS eligibility data from multiple source systems and deliver it to the Maine Integrated Health Management Solution (MIHMS).

What’s in it for you?

• This position is 90% remote (within the state of Maine). One day every other week is on-site in our Augusta office.
• Many opportunities for career advancement within Maine
  
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• The satisfaction of making a tangible difference to the citizens of Maine, particularly those in need.
• Start a stable, life-long career with a secure retirement.
• Learn and hone marketable skills in Application Development including Oracle, Java, and related technologies.
• Learn how to work with a highly specialized line of business (Medicaid/Maine Care).

About the Job

As a Computer Programmer on the Data Hub Team you will work under the guidance of senior developers to provide production support for these interfaces, develop changes in PL/SQL and Java code based on specifications, test other developers’ changes, and analyze our code and source system data to answer questions from our customers (our business partners within the DHHS Office of Maine Care Services).

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IT 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

• An Associates Degree in Computer Information Science or equivalent industry certification
  -OR-
• 12 total credit hours in computer programming
  -OR- 1 year experience in Application System Development.

Special preference will be given to individuals who have knowledge, skills, or experience in:

• SQL, including a SQL-based procedural language, especially Oracle SQL and PL/SQL.
• Java or other similar high-level languages.
• Source code control systems, especially Subversion and Git/Git Hub.
• The Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, documentation writing, test practices, and deployment processes.
• Web service development, especially with Oracle SOA Suite or Oracle Service Bus.
• Empathy and how to exercise it with a variety of personalities.
• Emotional intelligence principles.
• Ability to listen and understand first before responding.
• Customer relationship best practices.
• Demonstrated desire to exercise accountability in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to respond in a timely and effective manner.
• Cloud computing concepts such as IaaS.
• Java middleware, especially Oracle Fusion Middleware.
• Linux shell scripting.

BENEFITS:

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.…