Are you a passionate and experienced Java Developer who is looking to join a supportive and collaborative team?

We have an exciting opportunity for you at the Department of Transportation!

We are looking to fill a Java Developer (IS Systems Development Services Specialist) who will provide leadership to IT professionals on the adaptation and use of Java development tools and methods. You will work with various DOT business areas to develop solutions with many complex variables and help in migrating Struts applications to Spring Boot framework using Angular framework.

This full time permanent position is located within the Bureau of Information Technology Services, Division of Business Management, Department of Transportation headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison. We are also conveniently located close to the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment of the Hilldale Mall.

Why work with us in DOT IT? Check out this link for all the benefits of joining our team, or read more below:

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced Java developer to:

• Support our diverse application portfolio (vendor cloud applications as well as in-house Java and .NET applications)
• Provide consulting to various development teams within our organization on their application support, development, and modernization efforts
• Take part in the development of highly complex Modal Support systems
• Collaborate with a wide range of business areas, IT staff, and third-party software vendors to support initiatives and increase efficiencies crossing multiple technical environments
• Be adaptable with ever-changing work priorities
• Be ready to be part of a professional, diverse, and technically savvy IT team!

What can we offer you?

• An environment where professional development is supported and encouraged
• A workplace where employee efforts are appreciated and recognized
• The ability to make a significant impact on the agency which serves the citizens of Wisconsin
• A culture of innovation and excellence
• A superb work/life balance

This position is in schedule-range (07-33) with an annual salary of $72,800 - $98,800, plus excellent benefits. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Certain positions within this Department may allow hybrid/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This position specifically will allow for remote work up to 3 days per week, with 2 days per week reporting to the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI. This topic and any hybrid work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow hybrid work flexibility, Wisconsin residency is not required. However, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because of the 2 days per week minimum requirement working at the office.

A minimally qualified candidate at the Specialist level must detail having experience in all of the following in order to be considered:

• Experience performing analysis of application systems resulting in solution recommendations for application development/enhancements.
• Experience programming and implementing web application solutions (using JAVA 8+, JEE, Spring/Spring Boot, Angular, HTML5, SQL, DB2, Oracle, and/or WebSphere)
• Experience using development tools such as IntelliJ, Git, and/or JIRA

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions can be directed to Vicki Drover at vickil.drover@dot.wi.gov or 608-261-6302.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on May 22nd, 2023.