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Office of Information Technology
MaineITDHHSSupportTeam
Opening Date: August 06, 2026
Closing Date:August 20, 2026
Grade/ Admin Unit: 27 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 0866
Salary:$71,993.86 - $101,161.81*/Annually (*includes a 23.66% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for a 5% training bonus)
Position Number:200024882
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
We are offering the opportunity to be part of our growing application development team, where you will work in a dynamic environment, embracing new challenges and technologies. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. As we redefine our group identity, check out our current job openings and apply today to become part of our team!
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 employees. OIT oversees large scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. OIT isseekinga highly talentedindividual who can lead technical teams and whomaintainsand support a variety of applications for our business partners.
MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:
- Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
- Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
- Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
- Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.
Hybrid Work Opportunity – This position currentlyhas the opportunity towork from home as much as 90% of the time. There is a requirement that the employee be in the office at least once every two weeks and the remote work location must be in the State of Maine.
Design, develop, test, debug, document, andmaintaincomplex application programs and systems
Ensure applicationscomply withMaineIT governance frameworks (architecture, security, data classification, change management, SDLC)
Maintain documentation for governance reviews (architecture diagrams, data classification ratings, CIA analysis, requirements documentation, system/integration design specs)
Work as a senior member of developerteamsthat arebuilding policy-compliant, sustainable, extensible, and maintainable solutions
Platform and Policy Compliance
Ensure solutionscomply withState of Maine policies (Data Classification, Application Deployment Certification, Configuration Management, Architecture Compliance, Information Security, SDLC, Digital Accessibility, Security Assessment Authorization)
Coordinate with Security, EnterpriseArchitecture, and Infrastructure teams for risk assessments, compliance reviews, and audits
ProposalAssessments and Solution Identification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Participate in reviews and walk-throughs of requirements, designs, specifications, coding, test plans, and documentation
Lead development teams in building policy-compliant, sustainable, extensible, and maintainable solutions
Strong teamwork, communication, customer service, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
Experience with .NET, C#, C++, ETL,data pipelines,OCI Data Integration, Oracle SOA Suite, or Oracle Integration Cloud is a plus but not required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four (4) years of computer programming experience utilizing higher level languages including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences including two (2) years at the Programmer Analyst level or equivalent. A Masters Degree in Computer Science may be substituted for one (1) year of programming experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Pleasesubmita cover letter along with a current resumeand three (3) professional references.
In order forus to properlydetermineif you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
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 contributes 14.06% of pay to 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 employee assistance program.
- 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– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a 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. Applicants demonstrate job 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.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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