Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer role with the State of Delaware’s Department of Technology & Information (DTI), supporting complex, multi-tier government systems across the full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Plan, define requirements, design, code, test, debug, integrate systems, and document software components for complex, multi-tier government applications
• Evaluate user requests for new programs, modifications to existing programs, and system integration of off-the-shelf products
• Research and gather relevant data to assess feasibility, appropriateness, and cost and time requirements
• Create detailed estimates to support approval to proceed
• Produce detailed program specifications
• Develop software based on approved specifications and test and debug programs to deliver quality applications
• Create system and user documentation
• Monitor ongoing program and system performance
• Provide training and mentor less experienced team members
• Report to the Application Development Manager for the assigned application area

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience supervising a team of technical developers
• Minimum 4 years experience developing large-scale public-facing dynamic Java web applications (Java SDK, Java EE) including the complete software development lifecycle
• Minimum 4 years experience developing Spring Boot and Angular Java web applications

Technologies

• Java, Java SDK, Java EE
• Spring Boot
• Angular
• SOAP, REST, API
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Group Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Prescription
• Flexible Spending (Health and Dependent Care)
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Universal Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Health Management Programs
• 21 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays
• Up to 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
• State funded learning opportunities, mentor programs, and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services
• Employer & Employee Funded Pension Plan and an Employee Funded Retirement Savings Plan

About DTI and Work Model

• DTI is Delaware’s central IT organization delivering technology services and collaborative solutions to improve government services for Delawareans
• Hybrid work policy for employees whose job duties are conducive to remote work

Selective Requirement

• Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with emphasis in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Networks, Security, I/T Discipline, or related field
• Professional certifications aligned with advanced to expert technical capabilities
• Minimum 4 years experience with web application security standards and best practices for developing secure web applications
• Minimum 4 years experience in maintenance, configuration, and security of applications, databases, SOAP, REST, API, and other middleware
• Minimum 4 years experience with IT industry standards and best practices for systems and software development
• Minimum 1 year experience working with Microsoft Office applications and virtual meeting tools

Conditions of Hire

• Required: satisfactory fingerprint-based criminal background check administered by the Delaware State Police
• All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• DTI participates in the Federal E-Verify system; Form I-9 information will be submitted for authorization confirmation
• DTI does not provide employment-based sponsorship
• New hires must report to Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on the first day of employment

Selection Process

• Application and supplemental questionnaire evaluated based on education, training, and experience aligned to job requirements
• Applicants must provide complete and accurate information, including dates of employment, job title, and job duties
• After online submission, future correspondence for the application is sent via email

Accommodations

• Accommodations available for applicants with disabilities during all phases of the application and employment process
• TDD users may request auxiliary aid or service at (800) 232-5470 or via delawarerelay.com
• ADA or general applicant support: call (302) 739-5458 or email [email protected]

Location and Experience

• Location: Dover, DE (hybrid)
• Minimum experience: 4 years