Work Model: Hybrid

Allows Relocation: YES, but must still interview onsite in-person

SUMMARY

Nebraska Department of Transportation / Business Technology Support Division is seeking dedicated Application Developer to join our team of performance driven professionals in helping to build the best of applications in support of NDOT’s business units. NDOT utilizes Agile development methodology.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 

·        Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or hold a Technical Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent combination of education and minimum 5+ years development experience).

·        Explore and gain a thorough understanding of the business.

·        Troubleshoot problems and provide support on existing products and services.

·        Work as part of a software development team in the implementation of projects.

·        Perform daily tasks of analysis, programming and testing as needed.

·        Assist with; capturing business requirements, design, system architecture and development.

·        Maintain legacy applications (minor new development) in Micro Focus Cobol, Cobol and CICS that interact with the Department's Information Systems.

·        Must have most recent experience within the last year coding programs in COBOL.

·        Experience with SQL utilizing DB2 accessing by programs, writing queries in QMF and creating tables is required.

·        Experience with JCL and job scheduling is required.

·        Experience in software development utilizing Agile with SCRUM is desired but not required.

·        Perform front-end, middle-tier and back-end development.

·        Skilled in troubleshooting and weighing relative costs and benefits of potential actions.

·        Extremely detailed oriented and able to follow Department standards, methodologies, principles and processes.

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·        Regular and reliable attendance is required. 

Preferred: 

·        Experience developing in MicroFocus Cobol using App Master Builder and Native COBOL will be given high preference. 

·        Experience with application development in highway inventory systems. 

·        Experience with SQL Server 2012 and higher. 

·        Experience with designing and building secure ASP.NET applications would give candidate ability to program in C# as well as COBOL. 

·        Experience with Web/Windows Services. 

·        Experience with SSRS reports. 

·        Experience with Agile development methodology of 2+ years. 

·        Experience with Mainframe Migration (re-hosting or re-platform).

PRE-EMPLOYEMENT & CLIENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Employment and/or client submission is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening and verification processes. These requirements include:

• Background check: Candidates must successfully complete the required background screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Drug screening: Candidates must successfully complete the required drug screening in accordance with company policy, applicable client requirements, and applicable law.
• Identity and location verification: Candidates may be required to complete identity and/or location verification using a secure verification tool prior to client submission.
• Employment eligibility: Candidates must provide appropriate documentation to verify employment eligibility as required by law.
• Qualification verification: Information provided during the application and recruiting process, including employment history, education, certifications, licenses, and professional references, may be verified as applicable.
• Additional client requirements: Additional screening, documentation, or verification may be required based on the client, position, work location, or applicable requirements.

All screening and verification activities will be conducted in accordance with applicable company policies, client requirements, and federal, state, and local laws.

BENEFITS

This is a contract opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.