Java Developer

Introduction

Are you a passionate and experienced Java Developer who is looking to join a supportive and collaborative team?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply today to become an IS Systems Development Services Specialist at WisDOT!

This full-time permanent position is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building on the near west side of Madison, WI and allows the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week . All employees are generally expected to be headquartered and work within the State of Wisconsin . This position will be required to come into the office for training, meetings and/or operational needs. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview .

Why work with us in DOT IT? Check out this link for all the benefits of joining our team, or read more below:

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here .

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Position Summary

This position will provide leadership to IT professionals on the adaptation and use of Java development tools and methods. Assignments made by the Area Supervisor or Project Leader involve working with various DOT business areas to develop solutions with many complex variables and also help in modernizing the framework of our existing applications.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced Java developer to:

• Support our diverse application portfolio (vendor cloud applications as well as in-house Java applications)
• Provide consulting to various development teams within our organization on their application support, development and modernization efforts
• Take part in the development of highly complex departmental Enterprise and Modal Support systems
• Collaborate with a wide range of business areas, IT staff, and third-party software vendors to support initiatives and increase efficiencies crossing multiple technical environments
• Be adaptable with ever-changing work priorities
• Be ready to be part of a professional, diverse, and technically savvy IT team!

What can we offer you?

• An environment where professional development is supported and encouraged
• A workplace where employee efforts are appreciated and recognized
• The ability to make a significant impact on the agency which serves the citizens of Wisconsin
• A culture of innovation and excellence
• A superb work/life balance

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-33) with an annual salary of $79,040 - $112,320 (or $38 - $54 per hour), plus excellent benefits . A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

A minimally qualified candidate must detail having experience in all of the following in order to be considered:

• Reviewing business requirements and translating them into technical requirements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving customer-reported issues with Java applications.
• Developing web applications using Java 8+ and Spring/Spring Boot.
• Using development tools such as IntelliJ, GitHub.com, etc.

In addition to having experience in all of the above, a well-qualified candidate will have also detail having experience in one or more of the following:

• Upgrading Java and/or SpringBoot versions for web applications.
• Testing Java applications using industry-standard best practices.
• Performing application development using multiple methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.).

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Vicki Kaul at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on August 26th, 2026.