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)
• Position Number: 200024888

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.

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

The Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS) Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides information technology support to over 13,000 a variety of applications for clients. OIT oversees large-scale enterprise applications that support the critical and diverse business needs of the State of Maine and its agencies. OIT is seeking a highly talented individual who can lead technical teams and who maintains and supports a variety of applications for our business partners.

We are seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do.

At MaineIT we:

• •Practice Customer-focus , ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met
• •Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders
• •Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner
• •Strive to provide Empathy-driven , people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors

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.

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