IT Application Developer - Senior

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Administrative Services - Agency 65 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $35.267 Job Posting: JR2026-00023443 IT Application Developer - Senior (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 03-14-2026 Job Description: The Office of the Chief Information Officer does not sponsor STEM or non-immigrant work visas for this position. This IT Application Developer, Senior position is on the OCIO FIN/REV Team, and will serve the development, maintenance, and enhancement of COBOL computer applications and Billing systems supporting the OCIO and external agencies. This position will lead other team members on medium to complex support and development initiatives in support of critical line-of-business systems. The position will work closely with other team members to write, debug, test, and document programs. Look at what we have to offer! • 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 (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 • Fun, inviting teammates • A safe and secure environment At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today! Job Duties: This person will work with other developers to maintain complex systems while consulting with agencies and OCIO teams on development projects. They will participate in the full range of software product development activities, including requirements gathering; analysis and definition; functional and technical design; coding and testing; implementation, and production support. This person will also be working with less experienced developers to train them on tools and techniques that are used by the team. This person will be required to be on call off-hours to assist with issues that may arise outside of normal work hours. This person will need an understanding of how data is passed between web applications and mainframe applications, and issues that could arise in those communications. This person will be working on multiple projects at once and will need to have the ability to prioritize projects to meet project goals. Other duties as assigned and within the scope of the classification. Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience using Cobol, JCL, VSAM and DB2, Compuware Topaz Workbench, Python, Azure Cloud, previous experience with rebilling processes. Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail. Excellent communication skills; written and verbal. Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot errors. Ability to mentor teammates. Candidate will possess regular and reliable attendance as well as excellent time management skills. Be able to provide on call support outside of 8-5 business hours. Exhibits cooperative and collaborative behavior with teammates. Other: Candidate will possess regular and reliable attendance as well as excellent time management skills. Be able to provide on call support outside of 8-5 business hours. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Created: 2026-03-10