Developer II (Java Stack) (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)



Developer II (Java Stack) (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)

Salary

$65,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Location

Statewide, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EGB03124

Department

Governor's Office of Information Technology

Opening Date

11/01/2023

Closing Date

11/15/2023 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

(Remote from anywhere in CO)

Department Contact Information

oit_hr@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information


Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.


We believe equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time, and benefits that allow us all to have fulfilling lives.


Watch this video to learn about how OIT is thinking differently!  


Description of Job


Are you a developer, who is not only collaborative and autonomous, but also skilled in coding across the full Software Development Life Cycle? As our new Developer II, you will be an integral part of coding, testing, minor fixes, major enhancements and planning for application sunset. You will consult with others to design applications, collaborate to create estimates and timelines and utilize Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies as needed.

Some of your important responsibilities will include:

  • Perform coding (in-house applications), unit testing, configuration management (COTS applications), source code control, deployment and release management.
  • Coordinate update releases and other system changes, contribute to the implementation of break/fix solutions.
  • Organize, build, and validate all segments of the code for final User Acceptance Testing.
  • Identify and recommend changes to development policies, processes, templates and standard operating procedures.
  • Find unique ways to resolve issues in the development process, leading to more  efficient implementation.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

This is a Skills-based Job Announcement. The required minimum qualifications and/or
education (if substituting for the proven experience, knowledge, and skills), are as follows:


Minimum Qualifications:

2 years of hands-on programming experience in applications development.



Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications. 

Training or Certification related to the work assigned to the position will be assigned credit towards substitution for experience and/or education, but cannot completely substitute for these qualifications. 

If the minimum qualifications include a degree requirement, additional appropriate paid or unpaid experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.


Preferred Qualifications:


3 years experience in Java development
3 years experience in Oracle database development


Conditions of Employment:

OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work.

A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test. 

This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed. 

This position may require on-call duties as needed by the position. 


Supplemental Information

If this posting indicates “remote from anywhere in CO” in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado. 


While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position.  A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs, and determining a start date.


Our application process and what to expect after you apply are described in the videos found here.


The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 


The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at OIT_HR@state.co.us or call (303) 764-7900.


This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need. 

The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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What is it about this job that led you to apply?
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The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) complies with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. While a wide salary range is posted, specific criteria (experience, education, state seniority, etc.) will be used to determine any salary offer. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. It is this salary analysis, rather than any negotiation process, that determines any salary offer. Please acknowledge your understanding of this process and the posted salary range for this position.
  • Yes, I understand the above statement.
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Please describe how you learned of this job opening.
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If any of the State of Colorado positions listed in your employment history were performed as a contract employee, you MUST list the position/s, State Agency, and the name of the contracting company by whom you were paid during the contract position. If this does not apply, please type "N/A".
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, including but not limited to H-1B or F-1 student visa status?
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How many years of Java development do you have?

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