Senior Programmer Analyst

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Office of Information Technology

Opening Date: October 09, 2026

Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 27 / Professional/Technical

Job Class Code: 0866
Salary: $75,234.74 - $105,714.46*/Annually (*includes a 23.66% recruitment and retention stipend, and eligible for a 5% training bonus)
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Location: Augusta

Telework: Available

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

We are offering the opportunity to join 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!

OVERVIEW:

You will be supporting dynamic public health systems supporting the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This work involves key systems that extend far beyond state government.

Hybrid Work Opportunity - The employee in this position currently has the opportunity to work from home as much as 90% of the time.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Support, maintain, and upgrade existing complex applications
• Use scripting languages to maintain and update user interfaces
• Manage, report, and maintain complex data in Microsoft SQL databases
• Develop and maintain highly complex data integrations using ETL tools
• Respond to and resolve system problems to ensure systems are continuously available and function properly
• Develop expertise in health care technologies such as Rhapsody Interoperability Engine and Starlims LIMS

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

• You will be a member of a highly productive and technical team using a variety of technologies to design and provide technical solutions for business pro
• You will have the opportunity to work in a small, independent, and flexible team environment.
• You will help resolve technical issues to provide system functionality and data integration.
• You will experience new and different challenges on an ongoing basis.
• You will have opportunities for training and career development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Microsoft Stack:

• Strong experience with .NET (preferably .NET Core / .NET 6+)
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server, including database design and performance tuning
• Experience with JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting or data-related tasks
• Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Engine integration is preferred
• Experience with healthcare data systems is preferred

Technical & Architecture Skills

• Design and build scalable, high-performance applications
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Strong understanding of design patterns and clean architecture
• Experience handling large datasets and data integrations

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions)
• Experience with Docker or containerization (preferred)

Leadership & Ownership

• Ability to lead technical design discussions
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Take ownership of production systems and deployments

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:

Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references.

In order for us to properly determine if 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov

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 using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for 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 about program 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 the Federal Student Aid office.

• Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family 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.