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Lead Web Application Developer
State of Wisconsin - Transportation —Madison, WI
- $50 - $58 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- Java
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Lead Engineer, Internal Developer Platform
American Family Insurance —Madison, WI
- $131,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Java
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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Android Software Engineer – Team Lead
Johnson Health Tech North America Inc —Cottage Grove, WI
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- 3 years
- Java
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Software Engineer III - Tech Lead
Horace Mann —Madison, WI
- $89,800 - $125,500 a year
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
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Lead Director - Software Development Engineering
CVS Health —Madison, WI
- $144,200 - $288,400 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Genesys Call Flow Developer Lead
CGI Group, Inc. —United States
- $57,100 - $154,300 a year
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Lead Web Application Developer

State of Wisconsin - Transportation
Madison, WI

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Job Details

Full-time
$50 - $58 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Pension plan
Work from home
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Requirements specification
Requirements design
Testing and evaluation
Test-driven development
Analysis (software development lifecycle)
Managing software development teams
Project leadership

Full Job Description

Introduction

Are you on a quest for a new career with more responsibility providing technical leadership for web application development?

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and impactful environment?

Is your passion to deliver user-friendly, intuitive, web-based solutions?

Look no further, we have just the position for you!

The Department of Transportation is looking to hire a Lead Web Application Developer (IS Systems Development Services Consultant Administrator) position to support the Division of Transportation Investment Management. Come join our diverse team of technology professionals!

This full-time permanent position is headquartered at the This full-time permanent position is headquartered at the This fHill 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
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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

In this role, you will provide advanced technical analysis and Java web development for complex enterprise IT projects and consult on technical design and application support issues.

Primary responsibilities include:

providing enterprise leadership and technical expertise in the evaluation, adaptation, implementation and use of new web development tools, frameworks, methodologies, and architectures
facilitating quality through code and design reviews
providing developers and project teams application development support, 4th level troubleshooting and escalation support
working with division customers, IT managers, application developers and vendors to collaborate and to develop cross-functional business solutions
leading efforts in the formulation of policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines for web application development

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-32) with an annual salary of $104,000 - $120,640 (or $50 - $58 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 qualified candidate must detail having experience in all of the following in order to be considered:

Significant professional experience performing application development using various methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.) and Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Significant technical consultation experience (analyzing business/user requirements to recommend solutions for application development/enhancements)
Significant experience working in a technical leadership role leading an application development team

In addition to having all of the above criteria, a highly qualified candidate will also detail having experience with one or more of the following:

Developing, testing, and/or deploying robust Java applications using industry-leading technologies and coding standards.
Reviewing business requirements and translating them into technical requirements.

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 [email protected] or 608-261-6302.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on July 12th, 2026.

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