Senior Java Developer #0000016

Job Location:
• The office for this position is located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why You’ll Love This Position

This is a Senior Java Developer position within the Applications Development Team. This position will require a high level of understanding of Java for solving complex problems. This position will focus on application security, validation, evaluation, and implementation. Works on and solves highly complex problems where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Provides highly complex technical support in relevant field of discipline. This position may also be accountable for serving as project lead and/or providing technical direction to lower-level team members.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.
• Develop new web Java applications using the Scrum framework.
• Refine and estimate Product Backlog Items.
• Write and update technical specifications.
• Coordinate and work with agency staff on open tickets and requests.
• Mentor and coach less senior team members.
• Existing application support.
• Java, J2EE(JSP, Servlet, EJB), DB2, SQL, HTML, CSS, MVC, Bootstrap, Web Application Security, JavaScript, Spring Boot, Struts.
• Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of information technology experience.
• Skill in prioritizing, responding to changing priorities, and multi-tasking.
• Skill in collaborating with and providing guidance to staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Passion for process improvement.
• Experience with ServiceNow is a plus.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Skill in prioritizing, responding to changing priorities, and multitasking. Skill in collaborating with and providing guidance to staff. Ability to assess the effect of actions taken concerning overall applications.

The classification for this position is Applications Development Specialist ; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov