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The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) is looking for an experienced application developer with knowledge and abilities in Oracle Forms and Reports, .Net Core and Angular frameworks interfacing with Oracle and Microsoft SQL servers, including APIs and Database stored procedures.
DPS houses the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) and provides many services to the entire law enforcement community throughout New Mexico. DPS is the FBI designated Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Systems Agency (CSA) for the State of New Mexico. As such, DPS is the exclusive entity in New Mexico that provides access to CJIS for all federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies.
The DPS ITD provides a portfolio of services to the entire law enforcement community in New Mexico in addition to being the key technology partner of NMSP and the other statewide law enforcement support divisions of DPS. The ITD Leadership Team is committed to helping everyone on our team grow professionally and personally through training, mentorship, and challenging work assignments.
DPS has one of the most complex networks in the State of New Mexico consisting of over 50 physical offices including the DPS headquarters, the NM Law Enforcement Academy, three forensic labs, three 911 communications/dispatch centers, 12 NMSP district offices, and a significant number of permanent and transitory substations in key locations throughout the state including the Governor's Mansion. In addition to these physical locations, the network consists of 650 NMSP patrol units, the NMSP helicopter and several mobile command centers. The network is accessed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with no tolerance for downtime by DPS civilian staff, NMSP, and all federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to receive mission-critical CJIS and to access many other systems. These systems are essential to law enforcement statewide.
DPS ITD provides the time, resources and encouragement for its staff to participate in ongoing training and mentorship. We are looking for employees who want to grow their skills, develop as individuals, be reliable teammates and enjoy challenging work assignments. The significant number of our employees who have been promoted into higher positions is evidence of our success. ITD enjoys a close working relationship with the NMSP, law enforcement agencies across New Mexico and our federal partners such as the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). ITD and its employees are valued by the leadership of DPS as an essential part of the public safety services in New Mexico. If you become a member of the DPS ITD family, you will quickly become integrated into the law enforcement community statewide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is integral in supporting one of the most complex organizations in the State of New Mexico. DPS houses many in-house and vendor supported applications with back-end Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases that support DPS's mission. The Senior IT Application Developer exists to ensure that these applications remain available 24/7/365 and perform in a manner that allows to be available to criminal justice agencies. This position may require duties for occasional nights and weekends.
The Senior IT Application Developer works on the functions:
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Lead the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a primary focus on Oracle-based application development, from requirements analysis through deployment, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business needs.
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Design, develop, code, unit test, and independently deploy complex Oracle Forms and Reports applications, building robust, scalable solutions that interface directly with Oracle databases.
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Develop and maintain Oracle Forms (12.2.1.4.0 and higher) modules - including triggers, program units, and libraries - ensuring high performance, accuracy, and adherence to established coding standards.
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Build and maintain Oracle Reports, creating complex parameterized, summary, and matrix reports that deliver actionable business intelligence from Oracle database sources.
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Write advanced PL/SQL code including stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and dynamic SQL to support Oracle Forms/Reports and back-end Oracle database operations.
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Tune and optimize Oracle database queries, execution plans, indexes, and schemas to ensure peak performance of Oracle Forms and Reports applications.
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Manage Oracle application environments - development, test, and production - including deployment to Oracle Application Server or WebLogic, and support integration with external systems via SOAP/RESTful web services, database links, and file-based interfaces.
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Supplement Oracle development with .NET Core and Angular full-stack development as needed, building backend APIs, T-SQL database interactions using Microsoft SQL Server, and frontend UI components for modernization or integration projects.
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Accountable for application security across Oracle and .NET environments, including role-based access controls, data validation, Oracle schema management, and compliance with organizational security policies.
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Translate functional and business requirements into detailed technical specifications, with emphasis on Oracle Forms/Reports architecture, data flow design, and PL/SQL logic, ensuring alignment with business needs.
-
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including design specs, PL/SQL module documentation, data dictionaries, test plans, and user guides; develop, execute, and document test plans and assist QA with regression testing.
-
Assess client operational needs through a structured requirements process - gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing changes - and lead or participate in project planning by providing realistic development estimates and timelines.
-
Engage in Agile or JAD-style design workshops; coordinate with business analysts, project managers, architects, and vendors to ensure Oracle application deliverables align with ITD's long-term technology strategy.
-
Mentor junior developers in PL/SQL best practices, review technical design specifications, provide technical direction to team members, and may serve as team lead on Oracle-centric projects.
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Participate in disaster recovery planning for Oracle application environments, provide structured data extracts from Oracle repositories to support reporting and executive presentations, and independently propose and implement solutions for complex, cross-functional application challenges.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and three (3) 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 seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.
In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is classified as essential personnel within the Department of Public Safety and requires on-site presence to maintain the security and integrity of mission-critical database systems. Remote work is not available for this position. Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer usage with extended periods of sitting. The ability to lift to 25 lbs. Some occasional travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Anupama Kodali (505) 637-9001 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) is looking for an experienced application developer with knowledge and abilities in Oracle Forms and Reports, .Net Core and Angular frameworks interfacing with Oracle and Microsoft SQL servers, including APIs and Database stored procedures.
DPS houses the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) and provides many services to the entire law enforcement community throughout New Mexico. DPS is the FBI designated Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Systems Agency (CSA) for the State of New Mexico. As such, DPS is the exclusive entity in New Mexico that provides access to CJIS for all federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies.
The DPS ITD provides a portfolio of services to the entire law enforcement community in New Mexico in addition to being the key technology partner of NMSP and the other statewide law enforcement support divisions of DPS. The ITD Leadership Team is committed to helping everyone on our team grow professionally and personally through training, mentorship, and challenging work assignments.
DPS has one of the most complex networks in the State of New Mexico consisting of over 50 physical offices including the DPS headquarters, the NM Law Enforcement Academy, three forensic labs, three 911 communications/dispatch centers, 12 NMSP district offices, and a significant number of permanent and transitory substations in key locations throughout the state including the Governor's Mansion. In addition to these physical locations, the network consists of 650 NMSP patrol units, the NMSP helicopter and several mobile command centers. The network is accessed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week with no tolerance for downtime by DPS civilian staff, NMSP, and all federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to receive mission-critical CJIS and to access many other systems. These systems are essential to law enforcement statewide.
DPS ITD provides the time, resources and encouragement for its staff to participate in ongoing training and mentorship. We are looking for employees who want to grow their skills, develop as individuals, be reliable teammates and enjoy challenging work assignments. The significant number of our employees who have been promoted into higher positions is evidence of our success. ITD enjoys a close working relationship with the NMSP, law enforcement agencies across New Mexico and our federal partners such as the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). ITD and its employees are valued by the leadership of DPS as an essential part of the public safety services in New Mexico. If you become a member of the DPS ITD family, you will quickly become integrated into the law enforcement community statewide.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is integral in supporting one of the most complex organizations in the State of New Mexico. DPS houses many in-house and vendor supported applications with back-end Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases that support DPS's mission. The Senior IT Application Developer exists to ensure that these applications remain available 24/7/365 and perform in a manner that allows to be available to criminal justice agencies. This position may require duties for occasional nights and weekends.
The Senior IT Application Developer works on the functions:
-
Lead the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a primary focus on Oracle-based application development, from requirements analysis through deployment, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with business needs.
-
Design, develop, code, unit test, and independently deploy complex Oracle Forms and Reports applications, building robust, scalable solutions that interface directly with Oracle databases.
-
Develop and maintain Oracle Forms (12.2.1.4.0 and higher) modules - including triggers, program units, and libraries - ensuring high performance, accuracy, and adherence to established coding standards.
-
Build and maintain Oracle Reports, creating complex parameterized, summary, and matrix reports that deliver actionable business intelligence from Oracle database sources.
-
Write advanced PL/SQL code including stored procedures, functions, packages, triggers, and dynamic SQL to support Oracle Forms/Reports and back-end Oracle database operations.
-
Tune and optimize Oracle database queries, execution plans, indexes, and schemas to ensure peak performance of Oracle Forms and Reports applications.
-
Manage Oracle application environments - development, test, and production - including deployment to Oracle Application Server or WebLogic, and support integration with external systems via SOAP/RESTful web services, database links, and file-based interfaces.
-
Supplement Oracle development with .NET Core and Angular full-stack development as needed, building backend APIs, T-SQL database interactions using Microsoft SQL Server, and frontend UI components for modernization or integration projects.
-
Accountable for application security across Oracle and .NET environments, including role-based access controls, data validation, Oracle schema management, and compliance with organizational security policies.
-
Translate functional and business requirements into detailed technical specifications, with emphasis on Oracle Forms/Reports architecture, data flow design, and PL/SQL logic, ensuring alignment with business needs.
-
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including design specs, PL/SQL module documentation, data dictionaries, test plans, and user guides; develop, execute, and document test plans and assist QA with regression testing.
-
Assess client operational needs through a structured requirements process - gathering, analyzing, documenting, and managing changes - and lead or participate in project planning by providing realistic development estimates and timelines.
-
Engage in Agile or JAD-style design workshops; coordinate with business analysts, project managers, architects, and vendors to ensure Oracle application deliverables align with ITD's long-term technology strategy.
-
Mentor junior developers in PL/SQL best practices, review technical design specifications, provide technical direction to team members, and may serve as team lead on Oracle-centric projects.
-
Participate in disaster recovery planning for Oracle application environments, provide structured data extracts from Oracle repositories to support reporting and executive presentations, and independently propose and implement solutions for complex, cross-functional application challenges.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and three (3) 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 seven (7) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and fingerprinting in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations; and is conditional pending results. Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.
In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is classified as essential personnel within the Department of Public Safety and requires on-site presence to maintain the security and integrity of mission-critical database systems. Remote work is not available for this position. Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer usage with extended periods of sitting. The ability to lift to 25 lbs. Some occasional travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Anupama Kodali (505) 637-9001 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Applications Developer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM OPT designated degree list maintained by USCIS. A computer science or software engineering degree typically qualifies, but interdisciplinary degrees sometimes don't, so confirm with your DSO before your initial OPT expires.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on STEM OPT. Use Migrate Mate to filter Applications Developer listings to verified E-Verify employers, so you don't waste application cycles on companies that can't legally extend your authorization.
Target employers with active software LCA filings
Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for software roles through the OFLC Wage Search tool already understand the technical complexity of sponsoring developers. Prioritize those employers when targeting Applications Developer openings.
Draft your I-983 training plan around real deliverables
Your I-983 must connect your daily development tasks to your STEM degree coursework. Listing specific project milestones, languages, and frameworks you'll use makes the plan defensible if your DSO or employer audits it mid-extension.
Negotiate your start date around OPT filing windows
You can file for STEM OPT extension up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires, but USCIS processing can run several weeks. Build at least a 60-day buffer into any offer negotiation so your EAD arrives before your current one lapses.
Check O*NET to validate your role as STEM-qualifying
Applications Developer maps to SOC codes in the O*NET database that fall within approved STEM occupational categories. Cross-reference your job description against the O*NET occupation profile before accepting an offer to confirm the role aligns with your degree field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Applications Developer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, Applications Developer roles typically qualify because they fall under computer science and software development SOC codes that align with approved STEM CIP codes. Your specific degree field must appear on the STEM designated degree program list maintained by USCIS. Cross-reference your degree's CIP code with your DSO before filing to confirm eligibility for the 24-month extension.
How do I confirm an Applications Developer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a hard legal requirement for STEM OPT employers. You can ask the recruiter or HR contact directly and request their E-Verify Company ID as confirmation. Many employers list their enrollment status in offer letters or onboarding documents. Migrate Mate filters Applications Developer listings to show only E-Verify enrolled employers, so you can skip the manual verification step.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Applications Developer position?
Your I-983 must describe how your daily work as an Applications Developer connects to your STEM degree. Include the specific programming languages, development frameworks, and project types you'll work on, along with learning goals tied to your coursework. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO must approve it before your STEM OPT extension begins. USCIS may audit the plan, so keep it specific and job-accurate.
Does cap-gap coverage apply to Applications Developer roles under STEM OPT?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year the H-1B takes effect. You can continue working as an Applications Developer during this period without interruption, provided your employer maintains E-Verify enrollment and your I-983 remains on file.
How far in advance should I file the STEM OPT extension for an Applications Developer job?
USCIS allows you to file the STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your initial 12-month OPT expires. Filing early matters because processing can take several weeks even under normal conditions. If your EAD arrives late, a 180-day automatic extension kicks in while your application is pending, but that buffer only applies if you filed before the expiration date. Don't wait until the last 30 days.