IT Applications Developer Senior

IT Applications Developer Senior (Open)

Hiring Agency: Labor - Agency 23

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $35.267

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 06-03-2026

The Nebraska Department of Labor has a great opportunity to join our Information Technology (IT) team as an IT Applications Developer Sr. This position will work extensively with all aspects of our evolving Data Warehouse. As your experience, skills and familiarity with the business grow, you will touch all steps of the life cycle process to incorporate new data sources and provide beneficial data/statistics to our stakeholders to help improve business efficiencies and help eliminate suspected fraud.

This is an on-site position in Lincoln, Nebraska. All interviews will be conducted in-person. Please include a personalized cover letter with your application.

The Department of Labor does not sponsor work visas or OPT visas for this position.

If the candidate selected doesn’t qualify for the IT Applications Developer Sr level, the position may be filled as an IT Applications Developer at a lower standard rate until qualifications are met for the senior level.

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% 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

Location:

NDOL Administration Building, 550 South 16th St, Lincoln, NE (On-Site)

Work Schedule:

8am - 5pm;
Monday - Friday

• IT Applications Developer Sr: A 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.
• IT Applications Developer:
  Experience, education, or training in coding computer applications.

• SQL Query Language, data visualization, critical thinking, problem solving, data cleansing, statistics, communication, attention to detail and ability to explain complex data in a simple, clear manner for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Data Warehouse software and tools. Experience with SFTP data transfers and scripting functionality to schedule associated tasks. Solid SQL skills to quickly retrieve and provide requested information in a timely manner. More than 2 years directly responsible for data elements, data systems, and/or databases in a work environment.
• A working knowledge of State of Nebraska or other public service database systems and the ability to use multiple types of database reporting tools.

The selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a Federal Background Check, which includes being fingerprinted. Information on the FBI Privacy Act Statement and Opportunity to Challenge Procedures can be found at the below links. FBI Privacy Act Statement: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Opportunity to Challenge Procedures: https://.

Database Software Support:
Use software and tools to troubleshoot database issues. Assist users with desktop applications to view and edit data or reports in the data warehouse. Coordinate with the State OCIO to test new platforms for data server upgrades. Using software tools, test migrations of data to ensure data integrity and availability. Evaluate new software to upgrade or lifecycle current platform. Effectively use query language SQL Plus and SQL Developer to access and query data and objects.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Agency Data Projects:
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