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Job Description:
Nebraska DHHS is seeking a skilled Cloud Stack Developer with strong experience in Microsoft Azure to design, develop, and maintain modern, scalable applications. This role requires full-stack development expertise using Spring Boot (backend), React (frontend), and SQL Server (database).
We offer an excellent total compensation package including: 13 paid holidays, immediate earning of vacation and sick leave; state-matched (156%) retirement plan; health (79% employer contribution), dental, vision, and life insurance options, and we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The State of Nebraska is value driven, and these values are at the core of everything we do: Treating others with dignity & respect – ethically sound – customer is always the priority
***This is a full-time/permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not eligible to be a contracted position.
**The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**
Examples of Work
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Spring Boot, React, and MS SQL Server
Develop and expose RESTful APIs to support internal and external system integrations
Build responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces using React
Design and develop reports and data-driven dashboards using SQL Server and reporting tools
Implement secure authentication and authorization using Azure AD B2C
Deploy and manage applications using Azure services (App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, etc.)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, QA, and business stakeholders
Participate in Agile development processes using JIRA for task tracking and sprint planning
Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and support release deployments
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications; programming experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
5+ years of experience in full-stack application development
Strong experience with Spring Boot (Java) for backend development
Strong experience with React for front-end development
Proficiency in SQL Server including query development and performance tuning
Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services
Understanding of secure coding practices and authentication mechanisms
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Experience with Azure AD B2C for identity and access management
Experience using JIRA for Agile project tracking
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS, or similar)
Experience in public sector or healthcare environments is a plus
Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln. No remote or hybrid work.
Hours: Monday – Friday (business hours) with occasional off hours support.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Two years of experience, education, or training in coding computer applications (programming experience may substitute for education year-for-year)
- Strong experience with Spring Boot (Java) for backend development
- Strong experience with React for front-end development
- Proficiency in SQL Server including query development and performance tuning
- Experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL)
- Experience implementing authentication/authorization using Azure AD B2C
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience using JIRA for Agile project tracking
- Experience with reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS, or similar)
- Understanding of secure coding practices and authentication mechanisms
- Ability to work on-site in Lincoln, Nebraska (no remote or hybrid work)
- Must be authorized to work without employer visa sponsorship (employer does not sponsor non-immigrant work visas)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
What We Do
The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs is a state agency dedicated to providing support, benefits, and assistance to veterans and their dependents within Nebraska.
