Support Developer Jobs in Sun Prairie, WI (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
Production Support Developer Lead Needed!
Come and join a team of technology professionals in a challenging and rewarding position as a Production Support Specialist . This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that promotes strong collaboration and provides opportunities for personal growth and professional challenge.
As a Production Support Developer Specialist, you will identify application changes that address issues, enhance productivity and increase efficiency at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and for the benefit of Wisconsin taxpayers. Additionally, you will support the growth and development of the team through peer assistance and close collaboration.
If you are creative, motivated, and talented developer that would like to make a difference by supporting applications used by the citizens and businesses of Wisconsin, this position could help you meet your career goals.
Do not wait for the next opportunity to apply. We have an experienced and dedicated team with limited openings. We are looking for people that love to help others and learn something new every day.
Want to learn more about the position and what it is like to work for the Division of Technology Services in the Department of Revenue?
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This position is headquartered in Madison at the State Revenue Building on Rimrock Road.
About Us
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue's (DOR) mission is to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration, while educating and serving the public, our customers, and communities. As the Division of Technology Services (DTS) , we directly contribute to the agency's mission by providing strategic business value through the use of technology. DTS was featured in Government Technology magazine about the major impact the technology transformation made for the state of Wisconsin.
We strive to be the premier agency in providing innovative, accessible resources, with exceptional customer service built on a foundation of trust inclusivity and creativity. Our team values integrity, knowledge, innovation, empathy, inclusivity, and security.
See what team members have to say about working for DTS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEWSkj-85Ls .
The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package , this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package offers:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more .
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator .
Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness .
Your Role
As the Production Support Developer Specialist , you will help achieve the agency goal of enabling DOR to operate efficiently and effectively. Your developer tasks may include:

• Perform advanced level programming tasks needed to develop, enhance, maintain and support complex IT applications consisting of commercial off-the-shelf packaged applications (COTS), in-house custom developed applications on LAN and web-based platforms according to DOR standards.
• Develop solutions that meet user needs and specifications using approved DOR development toolkits and programming languages (like Microsoft .NET - C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Java, PL/SQL, SQL, etc.) in an integrated development environment.
• Propose design and system alternatives in response to customer requests and system issues.
• Develop specifications according to DOR systems development, project management and configuration management methodologies.
• Triage production issues, identify impacted processes, and resolve errors.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions that address existing issues and prevent future errors.
• Lead and direct other application development professionals assigned as members of small work teams.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce . Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!
This list of eligible candidates established from this announcement may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term) in the next six months within DOR.
Position Summary
To see the full list of duties view the position description .
Salary Information
The starting pay rate for this position is between $45.90 - $48.89 per hour ($95,472 - $101,691 annually), depending on experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!
The classification of this position is an IS Systems Development Services Specialist, which is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 33. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.
Job Details
Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.
I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.
Probationary Period: A 12-month probationary period may be required.
Remote/Telework up to 60%. Note:During probation you will have the opportunity to gradually increase to 60% (i.e., working remotely three (3) days per week, and will report to the 2135 Rimrock Road; Madison WI building, two (2) days per week) within 9 months (of your 12 month probation) based on performance and workload needs. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin and is subject to change based on business needs.
Qualifications
Minimum qualified candidates will have experience in each of the following:

1. Experience developing code using a minimum of two (2) of the following: C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, PL/SQL, or SQL.
2. Experience as a developer on an IT project (e.g., creating task lists, estimating development effort, tracking progress, resolving issues/defects, communicating status, etc.).
3. Experience in designing, enhancing or maintaining complex information technology (IT) applications (e.g., highly integrated or interdependent user functionality, tight component dependencies, large or multiple databases, etc.).
4. Experience triaging and/or troubleshooting production job failures or user-reported incidents.
5. Experience mentoring or coaching less experienced software developers.

Well qualified candidates will have experience in a minimum of two (2) of the following (in addition to the minimum qualifications):

1. Experience designing, developing, testing, and/or maintaining .NET based software applications.
2. Experience serving as a lead for an IT project, or assisting others with IT project tasks (e.g., creating task lists, estimating development effort, tracking progress, leading meetings, resolving issues/defects, communicating status, etc.).
3. Experience enhancing or maintaining complex, highly regulated/multifaceted IT systems that are governed and/or influenced by federal and state laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
4. Experience as a team lead or lead developer on a development team.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. C lick "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service .
You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Each document should be limited to 4 pages. Pages beyond 4 may be disregarded by the rating panel. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required for the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here . Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click "Submit".
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
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Questions can be directed to Linda Weber, Human Resources Specialist-Senior at Linda.Weber@wisconsin.gov or 608-261-7687.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce .
Deadline to Apply
All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM central time on August 14, 2026.