Software Developer, Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer

Position Title

Software Developer –

Join a small

DevOpsteam building modern web applications that help manage Montana’s land, water, and natural resources. You’ll design full-stack features end-to-end, own CI/CD pipelines, and help choose tools and architecture that make it easier for DNRC to serve the people of Montana.

• You can have a direct impact on public sector conservation and resource management, not adtech or pure SaaS.
• You can be part of a small, senior-leaning team where your decisions shape architecture and standards.
• You will work with a modern stack (Java/Spring Boot, Angular, Git Lab CI/CD, GIS) with room to introduce new tools.

• Back end:
  Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microsoft SQL.
• Front-end:
  Angular; experience with React or similar also welcome.
• Dev Ops:
  Git Lab CI/CD, automated testing, containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Data & mapping: GIS, Leaflet, ESRI stack.
• Scripting & integration:
  Python, RESTful APIs, SaaS integrations (Service Now, SharePoint).

• Design, build, and maintain full-stack web applications from API to UI.
• Own features end-to-end: requirements, technical design, implementation, automated tests, and deployment.
• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and other engineers to define solutions that improve DNRC operations.
• Integrate and configure platforms such as Service Now, SharePoint, and agency SaaS tools.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and iteratively enhance applications in production.

• Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous benefits.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules and telework eligibility.
• Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, holidays), with vacation leave increasing with service.
• Longevity pay with continued state service.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• Access to free employee medical clinics and telehealth.
• Career progression, professional development, and state employee discounts.
• Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.

• Resume
• Cover Letter – Describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities will make you successful in this role.

Live and work in Helena, Montana, which offers a unique blend of opportunities and natural beauty, situated between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Montana offers abundant recreational opportunities, including skiing, camping, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and hiking.

Only online submissions are accepted. Applicants must initiate an application and attach a cover letter and a resume at the time of application to be considered for this position. Failure to attach the required documents will result in the application being considered incomplete and not reviewed further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. When attaching documents, mark each as Relevant to ensure they are viewable.

For any questions regarding this position, please contact Becky Quick at  or ck.

This position is eligible for the statutory increase in July 2026.

• 3+ years of experience building and supporting web applications (front-end and back-end).
• Experience with an object-oriented language (Java preferred) and a modern front-end framework (Angular, React, or similar).
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL Server or Postgre
  
  SQL.
• Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with Agile methods and cloud platforms.
• Experience with containers is a plus (e.g., Docker or similar).
• Experience with GIS or spatial data is a plus, but not required.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.

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