ITPA12 - Intermediate Software Engineer

State of Michigan

$69K — $100K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with relevant coursework.
  • Two years of professional IT experience equivalent to a Programmer/Analyst P11.
  • Familiarity with JAVA, PL/SQL, and web development technologies.
  • Experience in application development and maintenance on multiple platforms.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate and develop technical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain applications for the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS).
  • Evaluate and recommend technical modifications and alternative solutions.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for assigned applications and processes.
  • Design and produce reports based on client support processes.
  • Perform data storage, retrieval, and manipulation operations.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work option with two days on-site and three days remote.
  • Sign-on bonus up to $2,500 for new hires not currently employed by the state.
  • Flexibility in work location, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work.
  • Opportunity to work on significant state-wide technology projects.
Full Job Description
Salary: $33.45 - $48.09 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 0801-26-21-115AM
Department: Technology, Management and Budget
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
The supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems. This position is with the Agency Services area of DTMB.
This position is a Senior Application Developer and technical resource on the development team within the Eligibility Division of Agency Services supporting MDHHS. This advanced position provides production support, evaluates possible solutions, develops alternative solutions, recommends technical modifications, and designs, develops, and maintains applications across multiple platforms. This position will be using web development technologies including JAVA, PL/SQL, and others for the Bridges project to upgrade technologies as needed. This position is also responsible for the development and maintenance of portions of other related processes in the Client Support area that support the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). This includes reports associated with those processes, development of documentation in all areas under their own responsibility, navigation, data storage, data retrieval, data validation, data manipulation, printing, and other processes.
DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

ITPA 12 --
SIGNING BONUS:

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is Lansing, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out-of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
Possession of a Bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience

Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Information Technology Programmer/Analyst 12
Possession of an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered and screened out. See instructions for attaching files here:
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of beginning employment. If selected for employment, you must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
Certain positions may require certification in specific information technology programs.

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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Updated: 2/28/24
01

ITPRANA12 - Do you possess one of the following:At least a bachelor's degree with 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics. (If so, please attach a copy of your transcripts.)ORPossession of an associates degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, information assurance, data processing, computer information, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, IT project management, or mathematics and two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; or two years (4,160 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant. (If so, please attach a copy of your transcripts.)ORThe educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, information technology technician, or four years (8,320 hours) of experience as an Information Technology Student Assistant.
  • Yes
  • No

02

ITPRANA12 - Do you possess at least two years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11?
  • Yes
  • No

03

How many years of experience do you have using Java IDE (NetBeans, Eclipse, JDeveloper) and familiarity with Java web Development Skills (JSP, Struts, Servlets, MVC architecture) technology, etc.? (If you possess this type of experience or knowledge, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening.)?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years

04

If you indicated you have experience, please describe. If you have no experience, enter NA.
05

How many years of experience do you have using Enterprise Java Development Skills (EJB, Application Servers such as JBOSS) with Service Oriented Architecture Technologies (web services, SOAP, XML) technology, etc? (If you possess this type of experience or knowledge, you must document it in your application materials for accurate screening.)?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 3 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years

06

If you indicated you have experience, please describe. If you have no experience, enter NA.

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