Lead Web Application Developer State of Wisconsin - Transportation Madison, WI Job Details Permanent | Full-time $48.50 - $60.50 an hour 1 day 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 Regression testing implementation Management Automation Testing and evaluation Requirements analysis Leading team collaboration initiatives Business requirements Managing software development teams Project leadership IT consulting 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 Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Division of State Patrol (DSP). Apply today to join our diverse team of technology professionals! 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 We are seeking a team member to share new ideas and collaborate on projects that enable the citizens of Wisconsin to use customer self-serving applications and tools to conveniently obtain agency products and services online. In this role, you will provide advanced business analysis and Java web development for complex enterprise IT projects and consults on technical design and application support issues, primarily focused on motor vehicle systems.

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leading efforts in the formulation of policy, standards, procedures, and guidelines for web application development for developer usage providing enterprise leadership and technical expertise in the evaluation, adaptation, implementation and use of automated testing tools, 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 Salary Information This position is in schedule-range (07-32) with an annual salary of $100,880 - $125,840 (or $48.50 - $60.50 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

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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: Working in 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) Working in a technical leadership role leading an application development team Experience leading teams in the implementation of automated testing tools (regression test, unit test) and Dev Ops. processes In addition to having experience in all of the above criteria, a highly qualified candidate will also detail having experience with one or more of the following: Developing micro-services and single-page applications Working with Playwright for regression test automation 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 or 608-261-6302. Deadline to Apply All application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on September 16th, 2026.