Senior Software Developer

Salary : $91,068.00 - $119,496.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type: Exempt

Job Number: 2024-96

Department: Administrative Office of the Courts

Opening Date: 11/20/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for leading and overseeing the development, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of complex agency-wide information systems to address the business requirements of the state courts system. This position provides senior-level expertise to all software development functions.

Reporting to an Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Supervisor, or equivalent, this is a senior-level position that works independently and exercises decision-making responsibility commensurate with the high level of technical expertise required of the position. Work products are expected to be of the highest quality, and utilized to review and evaluate the technical work products of lower level software developers. Ability to complete complex tasks using advanced knowledge and skill, including developing new processes and working with internal and external customers and stakeholders. May perform lead worker duties if assigned.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Senior Software Developer

Information Services Division

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 2024-96

Status: Regular, Full-Time*

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 72: $91,068 - $119,496 per year (DOQ).

Opens: November 19, 2024

Closes: Open until filled. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.This position requires one day per week working onsite at AOC facilities

Duties

• Provide technical leadership to deliver professional level software applications and maintenance for AOC in-house/COTS and SaaS systems. Optimize, enhance and fix issues with existing applications and improving system performance & capacity.
• Lead efforts to design and develop cloud native applications and create a design plan for application that can be migrated to the cloud.
• Serve as the technical leader on complex software or application development efforts.
• Oversees and mentors journey level staff.
• May perform lead duties for a workgroup. These duties may include resolving procedure or workflow conflicts, providing input to the manager regarding managerial issues, and informing the manager of needs, issues and concerns.
• Plans, schedules, executes development projects.
• Analyzing complex systems at an expert level; reviewing facts, figures and systems-change information to determine the nature and scope of the system impact; aiding the executive management team in decision making
• Analyzes business needs and technical problems, conducts in-depth research, and recommends solutions.
• Works collaboratively to assess cross system business processes via integrations and offer solutions to eliminate stop-gap solutions.
• Responds to customer service requests and provides senior-level troubleshooting, problem resolution and consulting.
• Provides technical mentorship and coaching to other system support staff.
• Evaluates new software development products and programming languages, and makes recommendations to ensure consistency with industry best practices.
• Liaises with technical, business and stakeholder groups, communicating effectively.
• Creates and maintains technical and process documentation for research and reference.
• Collaborates with project managers, business analysts, architects, infrastructure group, and quality assurance to develop IT application software using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile frameworks.
• Builds strong Engineering Practices by developing and contributing towards building and maintaining Source Control, Code review system, Build System and delivery pipeline for continuous improvement and continuous delivery (CI/CD pipeline) and automating unit test framework.
• Develops applications and software solutions using current agency supported technologies, languages, platforms, and frameworks including JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, C#, ASP.NET Core MVC, Entity Framework, JQuery, JSON, REST, SQL, Agile based teams, XML, Azure DevOps.
• Develops and maintains functionality used by software applications, including software change management, application environments to support SDLC, security and authentication, system performance and monitoring, support for data access, security, quality and management, system wide configurations, and reports.
• Creates and maintains software technical design specifications.
• Reviews and comments on business requirements, functional and technical specifications.
• Ensure following tenets of development are considered as part of the design: Accessibility, Security, Privacy & Safety, Application compatibility, Performance and Manageability.
• Ensure automated maintenance and monitoring tools are shipped with the application in a way that application support can be transferred to helpdesk team.
• Proactively monitors system performance to identify emerging issues.
• Develops and Contributes towards improving common/shared libraries/framework that can enable rapid development of similar features in future
• Conducts code reviews of other software developers' work products.
• Stays current with coding standards and understands emerging technical trends.
• Increases technical knowledge and understanding through self-study, online videos, trainings and peer collaboration
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties, responsibilities and competencies of the Senior Software Developer may substitute for the qualifications listed.

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, OR closely allied field, AND:

• Eight (8) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:

• Six (6) years of experience developing and enhancing applications using C#, .NET, MS Entity Framework, Java, Magic XPA, COBOL, Natural, and ColdFusion. or other high-level languages and tools. NOTE: for this individual recruitment, Magic XPA, COBOL, Natural and ColdFusion are NOT required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Expert knowledge in developing and enhancing applications using .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, JQuery, XML, HTML5, CSS3, JSON, REST, or other similar high-level languages and tools.
• Expert knowledge in working with MS Entity Framework, MVC, Visual Studio, SharePoint, Azure DevOps backlog management, nUnit, Git, Azure DevOps, automated build and deploy agents.
• Expert knowledge in performing data analysis via SQL querying.
• Expert knowledge with SQL development (SQL programming, database design, stored procedures, etc.).
• Experience in working with Azure technologies.
• Experience in IT Project Management.
• Experience with M365/O365 suite.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates Agency Values:

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

Behavioral Competencies:

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct research into data, software, and reporting solutions as required by the business.
• Ability to communicate ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Team-oriented and skilled in working within a collaborative environment.
• Tact/diplomacy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Highly proficient in one or more major programming languages/frameworks, such as C#, .NET, MS Entity Framework, Java, SQL, Web Services or other high-level languages and tools.
• Working knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation.
• Skill using version control systems, web services, and/or automated build/deploy agents.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of Enterprise Architecture.
• Experience with M365/O365 suite.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is not overtime eligible.

• The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at ([redacted], or fax ([redacted], or via email to R[redacted].
  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
  SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.

More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the am