IT Application Developer I

$29.66 - $47.46 Hourly

$61,700 - $98,720 Annually

This position is a Pay Band ID

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This job posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is a state agency that provides comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality health care services to New Mexico residents. The agency is responsible for managing key services such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, and LIHEAP, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for New Mexicans.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The IT Application Developer I work closely with clients and IT team members to understand the stakeholder requirements that drive the analysis and design of applications aligned with the organization's mission and business.

The IT Application Developer I will:

• Develop custom code using programming languages that are object-based and/or procedural-based (e.g. C , C , Java, PHP, Adobe, Sharepoint, Wordpress Joomla, plugins, .net nuke, ruby on rails); or configure/modify Commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) software systems/products (e.g. PeopleSoft, ArcGis, WordPress) to meet business requirements.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Prepare documentation in accordance with existing standards and practices.
• Perform coding, debugging, and modifications to existing applications.
• Apply knowledge of relational database technology.
• Serve as technical resource with respect to applications.
• Develop structure of a website, layout, dynamic elements, user-friendly interface elements, and search savvy knowledge, CSS design, current HTML standards, Java Script, and related web site development technologies and software.
• Optimize web content for end user performance. Work may include reformatting text, assuring hyperlink integrity, transferring and translating files, and posting of new material to the page involving HTML scripting. May maintain web site content and information flow.
• Work with developers and users to develop highly functional user interfaces for web-based applications.
• Work with business units to maintain existing content and develop new content to promote programs and services.
• Be responsible for desktop web content authoring using development tools and web authoring/editing applications.
• Recommend and implement improvements related to the overall organization, usability, and effectiveness of web properties as they evolve over time.
How does it get done?

The IT application Developer I is responsible for:
• The design and implementation of an applications build, release, deployment, and configuration activities.
• Performing such tasks as coding, testing, debugging, and documenting programs and;
• Working with internal business partners to gather requirements, prototyping, architecture, implementing/updating solutions, building and executing test plans, performing quality reviews, managing operations, triaging and fixing operational issues.
Who are the customers?
• The Health Care Authority (HCA) staff, contractors, clients, and other state agencies.
Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:
• Three (3) years or more experience with user support, SharePoint, C .Net, and various SQL aspects.

Minimum Qualification

Associate degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in software programming. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information: Alex Rodriguez, . Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.