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Help Desk Analyst I

Topeka, KS · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Our focused technologies are: • Data & Analytics (Traditional EDW, BI, Big data, Data Engineering ... Java Full stack, Microsoft, Custom Development) • Disruptive Technologies (Edge Computing/IOT ...

Help Desk Analyst I

Topeka, KS · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

... Government, Hi-Tech, Telecom & Media, Manufacturing, and more. Our focused technologies are ... Data & Analytics (Traditional EDW, BI, Big data, Data Engineering, Data Management, Data ...

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How much do java developer government jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for java developer government in Kansas is $50.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.75 and $56.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Java Developer Government?

A Java Developer Government job involves designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based applications for government agencies. These developers work on secure, scalable software solutions that support public services, cybersecurity, and administrative systems. They must follow strict security protocols, comply with government regulations, and often work with classified or sensitive information. Experience with frameworks like Spring, security standards, and database management is typically required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Java Developer Government?

A Java Developer Government role typically requires strong Java programming skills, experience with frameworks like Spring or Hibernate, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with government systems, security protocols, and certifications such as Security+ or Certified Java Developer are often valued, along with experience using tools like Maven, Jenkins, and Git. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders help candidates excel. These skills are essential for building reliable, secure applications that meet the unique needs and standards of government agencies.

What are some unique challenges a Java Developer might face when working on government projects?

Java Developers in government positions often deal with stringent security requirements, legacy systems integration, and strict compliance standards that can add complexity to development work. Projects may involve working with sensitive or confidential data, requiring meticulous attention to documentation and secure coding practices. Collaboration is frequently cross-disciplinary, involving IT staff, project managers, and sometimes end-users from various departments. Additionally, timelines and project scopes can be influenced by policy changes or regulatory updates, so adaptability is important. These challenges can make the work both demanding and highly impactful, providing valuable experience for career growth.

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Infographic showing various Java Developer Government job openings in Kansas as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,177 per year, or $50.6 per hour.

Engineering Manager-(Onsite) Overland Park, KS

Overland Park, KS • On-site

McBee Associates
201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership, coaching and guidance to the software development team.

  • Manage operational metrics, project status, and resource utilization to ensure timely delivery of solutions.

  • Lead change initiatives and develop strategies to improve engineering processes and team skills.


Job description

Leads Netsmart's software engineering teams to deliver highquality, scalable solutions by driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, and effective execution across projects, processes, and product roadmaps.
This position is onsite in our Overland Park, KS office location.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership, coaching and guidance to team of software development professionals.

  • Maximize the capability and capacity of resources to deliver high quality solutions on time and within scope.

  • Identify opportunities to practice and champion continuous improvement through projects, productivity assessments and other metric-driven insights.

  • Manage to, and report on operational metrics and status. This is including but not limited to queue churn, trending, resource utilization, risk assessment and mitigation, project initiatives, and department-related data elements.

  • Make timely and effective decisions to ensure the team continues to move forward while balancing current and future roadmap objectives

  • Lead change initiatives and develop strategies to supportchange in engineering processes and strategy

  • Accountable for resources' ability to improve knowledge and skills required for software development teams to advance and leverage the latest in programming languages, industry standards and software development methodologies.

  • Responsible for establishing and managing to financial budgets

  • This position may require availability outside of standard business hours as part of a rotational on-call schedule

Qualifications
Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience

  • At least 5 years of technical experience in software development

  • At least 5 years of experience hands on coding, .NET is preferred, open to Java, JS, etc.

  • At least 3 years of large, complex project management experience

  • At least 2 years of leading a team of technical staff

  • At least 2 years of experience with full lifecycle development and using Agile methods


Preferred

  • Experience designing, building and operating - secure, scalable and highly available web and mobile applications, large-scale distributed systems using service-oriented architecture and message queue architecture - in the cloud

  • Understanding of cloud-based SaaS architectures - involves designing elastic solutions, distributed state, availability, scalability, etc.

  • Adept in Object Oriented Design

  • Excellent analytical, design and troubleshooting skills

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