Programmer Jobs in Maine (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT), also known as MaineIT,provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees.MaineIToversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies.

MaineIT isseekinga qualified and skilled individual who is self-motivated to be a part of a highly technical team supportingMaineDOTand who willrepresentour C.A.R.E. values in all they do. At MaineIT we:

• PracticeCustomer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.

• Hold ourselves toa high levelofAccountabilityby being transparent with our stakeholders.

• Maintain an effective level ofResponsivenessby providingtimelyupdates in a proactive manner.

• Strive to provideEmpathydriven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

DETAILSABOUT THE JOB:

The Maine Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a Senior Programmer Analyst to support the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) Database and Data Warehousing Team. This positionis responsible forthe analysis, design, development, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise databases and data analytics systems, includingMaineDOT'sData Marts and centralized Data Warehouse.

Potential candidates should be confident in their database and data warehousing skillsets, asalarge portionof assignments will require these skillsets.Database design, implementation, and support responsibilities might also extend towork forour application development and geospatial teams as needed.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• TheMaineDOTstrives to support economic opportunity and quality of life byresponsiblyproviding theircustomersthe safest and most reliable transportation system possible, given available resources.We can feel good about helping to support them in that mission.

• Hybrid Work Opportunity - This position is a hybrid remote/onsite position. The onsite location is in Augusta, Maine and the remote location must be within theState of Maine.

• You will bedeveloping data solutions that inform business decisions being made at the very highest levels ofMaineDOTmanagement.

• There will be opportunitiesto help shape the future direction of the DB/DW team as we look towards modernizing existing processes and blazepathstowardsnewlyemerging datadomains.

• You couldadd your individual style to our evolving team culture.Collaboration is key.Fresh ideas and perspectives are most welcome.

• Do you like being surrounded by smart people?Thenour division isa good place to find yourself.You will be interacting with lots of talented IT professionals and lots of very experienced business partnersdaily.This includes manyMaineDOTengineersand specialistswho are subject matterexpertsin the areas in which they serve.

• There will be endless opportunities toaskquestions,learn, share, and teach.

• You will help us define what our new cloud-based reality looks like as we continue to migrate more-and-more databases, applications, and services to the cloud.

• There will be manyof opportunities to discuss what the "future of AI" means to us, and how we can bestleverageallits potential.

• Things tend to evolve quickly within our team and within our division.This helps to keep boredom at bay andprovides tremendous opportunities for thosewho like to contribute their experience and ideas towards our shared organizational goals.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• AsSeniorProgrammerAnalystwithinthe Database and Data Warehousing Team, you willbe expected to serve as a senior Technical Lead on complex data-intensiveprojects.This might often include designing, testing, implementing, deploying, and supporting Extract, Transform, and Load operations.At times it will involve designing and implementing new subject areas within our Enterprise Data Warehouse and/or relatedDataMarts.It will also includea great varietyof other data-related assignments in support of both our analytical and transactional databases.
• Assignments related to database design,implementation, and supportwill be common.This will include both Online Transactional Processing systems (OLTP) as well as Online Analytical Processing systems (OLAP).
• Senior Programmer Analysts are expected to be able to mentor and train less experienced developers in complex technical concepts when the needarises andare expected to begood studentswhen new processes and/or technologies are introduced to the team.
• Our existing systems and processes also include a fair amount of operational and maintenance needs, and that will be part of the ongoing responsibilities as well.
• Assignmentsoftenrequirefrequent interaction with both technical partners, as well as business stakeholders.Related requirements gathering, analysis, and documentationassignments are common and should beexpected.Employees in this classification are competent to work at the highest technical level under limited supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge ofdata systemdesign techniques

• Knowledge ofSystemsDevelopmentLife Cycle(SDLC)and documentation standards.

• Knowledge of structured systems methodologies

• Knowledge ofhigher-levelprogramming languages and enterprise class application development tools

• Ability to diagnose and correct system malfunctions

• Ability to adapt and enhance application software

• Ability to design, conduct, and evaluate system testing

• Ability to lead, coordinate the activities of, and provide technical support to project teams

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

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 Balance- Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums($11,857.68-$13,950.24annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit- Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.

• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).

• Retirement Plan- The State of Maine contributes14.11% of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.

• Gym Membership Reimbursement- Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts- Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness- The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit theFederal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program- Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employeeassistanceprogram.

• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave.Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation- Saveadditionalpre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.Learn aboutadditionalwellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may varysomewhat accordingto specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There'sa job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicantsdemonstratejob requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.