State of Washington
Senior Developer
State of Washington, Pasco, Washington, us, 99302
Salary :
$94,524.00 - $127,176.00 Annually
Location :
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type:
Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
2024-12057
Department:
Employment Security Department
Division:
Office of Modernization
Opening Date:
11/21/2024
Closing Date:
12/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our ideal candidate
is a highly skilled IT professional with extensive experience in software development and engineering practices. They possess a deep understanding of the Microsoft technology stack and are proficient in service-oriented design and development using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, SQL, Cloud Technologies, and Git. They are adept at leading and mentoring development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, and fostering a culture of creativity and productivity.
This candidate excels in independent decision-making and problem-solving, effectively leading and mentoring a team of developers and contractors. They are forward-thinking, always anticipating the implications and consequences of trends and situations and aligning their work with the long-term goals of the agency and division.
They have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. They are committed to the organization's mission of providing equitable access to resources that improve economic security and are able to operate as the informational and communications link between the department, customers, and the general public.
This candidate is dedicated to continuous improvement, mentoring team members, and ensuring that all development practices adhere to best-practice standards. They are proactive in researching and implementing new technologies, ensuring that the agency's IT systems are innovative, efficient, and secure. This is truly an exciting opportunity! Apply today - It begins with
YOU !
* This is a project position, with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026*
Duties
The
Senior Developer
at the Employment Security Department (ESD) is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of developers and contractors in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions. This role involves ensuring high-quality code standards, conducting code reviews, and maintaining system documentation.
This position requires collaboration with product owners, business SMEs, and management to translate business needs into technical solutions. Additionally, the specialist oversees the software development lifecycle, supports team members, and ensures solutions align with architectural direction and agency standards. This role also includes troubleshooting, responding to audits, and integrating new technologies to enhance system capabilities and efficiency.
Some of your duties may include: Ensure quality code and solutions standards:
Work with the team to establish and communicate best-practice standards for development staff and vendors. Review team technical output for quality throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Design and lead application development:
Lead the team to design, develop, and implement new features, systems, and processes. Develop high-quality solutions and help others take on challenging technical work. Consult with product owners and business SMEs:
Act as a conduit for the team reaching out to technical domain peers and business SMEs when necessary. Translate business needs into comprehensive technical solutions. Review team's existing documentation:
Periodically review team's existing documentation for correctness, completeness, usability, and accessibility. Make changes to documentation where appropriate to conform to division standards. Research, advise, and coach technical staff:
Advise technical domain peers on impacts to the solution. Introduce new, relevant technologies into solutions in collaboration with other architects and oversee its adoption. Respond to audits and troubleshoot defects:
Investigate deployed versions, including change history, interfaces, and databases. Determine impact and mitigation for audit findings related to solution architecture. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology or closely related field
AND
eight (8) years of IT experience developing systems. OR
A combination of education and/or relevant work experience totaling twelve (12) years. AND (For All Applicants) Demonstrated skills in service-oriented design and development using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, and SQL, Cloud Technologies, and Git. Demonstrated skills performing the full application life cycle activities of the standard Application Life Cycle Methodology (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.). Demonstrated skills performing unit testing as part of the SDLC. Continuous development of skills related to new tools and techniques within application design and development, maintenance, and support. Oral communication skills - convey information orally according to the needs of the audience and receive and understand spoken information. Demonstrated testing skills - unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and regression testing. Education to Experience Equivalences :
Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelor Degree = 4 years | Masters or Higher = 5 years
Desirable/Preferred Education, Experience or Certifications
Holds agile certifications or demonstrates agile development experience. Demonstrated experience with Case Management System(s). Demonstrated experience with Azure Functions, particularly Durable Functions. Demonstrated experience working with and deploying applications and services using Docker and Azure Kubernetes. Familiar with infrastructure automation using Azure CLI and Bicep.
Additional Requirement of Employment:
Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review. Position may require frequent and/or occasional travel to field offices within the state, and/or occasional travel for meetings and/or training.
Please
submit only the required documents
as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Supplemental Information
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact or the
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay
711 .
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidates who are offered a job with ESD must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
**This Organization Participates in E-Verify**
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 amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note:
Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note:
Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt
employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume and a letter of interest with this applicant packet.Please submit only the required documents and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers, etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy. Please indicate you have attached the required documentation.
Yes No
02
ESD EMPLOYEE:
Are you a current or former ESD employee?
Yes No
03
Could you provide an example of a project where you applied the full application life cycle methodology (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)? What was your role/contribution?
04
Could you please discuss your experience with testing methodologies such as unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional testing, performance/load testing, and regression testing.
05
Could you explain how you handle customer inquiries and concerns, especially when dealing with frustrated or distressed customers? Could you provide an example of a challenging situation you overcame or contributed to a direct resolution?
06
Could you share what methods you use to research and evaluate emerging technologies? How do you decide which technologies to implement in your projects?
07
ESD EDUCATION : Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree J.D. (Juris Doctor) Ph.D. I do not have a degree
08
ESD How did you hear about this job opportunity?
WWW.Careers.Wa.Gov WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com) Washington State Employee Referral ESD Employee Referral Employment Security Department's job web page: WWW.Esd.Wa.Gov Monster College/university career fair or website LinkedIn Facebook VERG Craigslist CareerBuilder Diversity Jobs Handshake Other
Required Question
$94,524.00 - $127,176.00 Annually
Location :
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type:
Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
2024-12057
Department:
Employment Security Department
Division:
Office of Modernization
Opening Date:
11/21/2024
Closing Date:
12/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Our ideal candidate
is a highly skilled IT professional with extensive experience in software development and engineering practices. They possess a deep understanding of the Microsoft technology stack and are proficient in service-oriented design and development using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, SQL, Cloud Technologies, and Git. They are adept at leading and mentoring development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards, and fostering a culture of creativity and productivity.
This candidate excels in independent decision-making and problem-solving, effectively leading and mentoring a team of developers and contractors. They are forward-thinking, always anticipating the implications and consequences of trends and situations and aligning their work with the long-term goals of the agency and division.
They have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. They are committed to the organization's mission of providing equitable access to resources that improve economic security and are able to operate as the informational and communications link between the department, customers, and the general public.
This candidate is dedicated to continuous improvement, mentoring team members, and ensuring that all development practices adhere to best-practice standards. They are proactive in researching and implementing new technologies, ensuring that the agency's IT systems are innovative, efficient, and secure. This is truly an exciting opportunity! Apply today - It begins with
YOU !
* This is a project position, with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026*
Duties
The
Senior Developer
at the Employment Security Department (ESD) is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of developers and contractors in designing, developing, and implementing software solutions. This role involves ensuring high-quality code standards, conducting code reviews, and maintaining system documentation.
This position requires collaboration with product owners, business SMEs, and management to translate business needs into technical solutions. Additionally, the specialist oversees the software development lifecycle, supports team members, and ensures solutions align with architectural direction and agency standards. This role also includes troubleshooting, responding to audits, and integrating new technologies to enhance system capabilities and efficiency.
Some of your duties may include: Ensure quality code and solutions standards:
Work with the team to establish and communicate best-practice standards for development staff and vendors. Review team technical output for quality throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Design and lead application development:
Lead the team to design, develop, and implement new features, systems, and processes. Develop high-quality solutions and help others take on challenging technical work. Consult with product owners and business SMEs:
Act as a conduit for the team reaching out to technical domain peers and business SMEs when necessary. Translate business needs into comprehensive technical solutions. Review team's existing documentation:
Periodically review team's existing documentation for correctness, completeness, usability, and accessibility. Make changes to documentation where appropriate to conform to division standards. Research, advise, and coach technical staff:
Advise technical domain peers on impacts to the solution. Introduce new, relevant technologies into solutions in collaboration with other architects and oversee its adoption. Respond to audits and troubleshoot defects:
Investigate deployed versions, including change history, interfaces, and databases. Determine impact and mitigation for audit findings related to solution architecture. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information technology or closely related field
AND
eight (8) years of IT experience developing systems. OR
A combination of education and/or relevant work experience totaling twelve (12) years. AND (For All Applicants) Demonstrated skills in service-oriented design and development using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, and SQL, Cloud Technologies, and Git. Demonstrated skills performing the full application life cycle activities of the standard Application Life Cycle Methodology (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.). Demonstrated skills performing unit testing as part of the SDLC. Continuous development of skills related to new tools and techniques within application design and development, maintenance, and support. Oral communication skills - convey information orally according to the needs of the audience and receive and understand spoken information. Demonstrated testing skills - unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and regression testing. Education to Experience Equivalences :
Associate Degree = 2 years | Bachelor Degree = 4 years | Masters or Higher = 5 years
Desirable/Preferred Education, Experience or Certifications
Holds agile certifications or demonstrates agile development experience. Demonstrated experience with Case Management System(s). Demonstrated experience with Azure Functions, particularly Durable Functions. Demonstrated experience working with and deploying applications and services using Docker and Azure Kubernetes. Familiar with infrastructure automation using Azure CLI and Bicep.
Additional Requirement of Employment:
Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review. Position may require frequent and/or occasional travel to field offices within the state, and/or occasional travel for meetings and/or training.
Please
submit only the required documents
as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Supplemental Information
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact or the
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay
711 .
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Candidates who are offered a job with ESD must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
**This Organization Participates in E-Verify**
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 amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note:
Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note:
Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt
employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume and a letter of interest with this applicant packet.Please submit only the required documents and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers, etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy. Please indicate you have attached the required documentation.
Yes No
02
ESD EMPLOYEE:
Are you a current or former ESD employee?
Yes No
03
Could you provide an example of a project where you applied the full application life cycle methodology (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall)? What was your role/contribution?
04
Could you please discuss your experience with testing methodologies such as unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional testing, performance/load testing, and regression testing.
05
Could you explain how you handle customer inquiries and concerns, especially when dealing with frustrated or distressed customers? Could you provide an example of a challenging situation you overcame or contributed to a direct resolution?
06
Could you share what methods you use to research and evaluate emerging technologies? How do you decide which technologies to implement in your projects?
07
ESD EDUCATION : Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree J.D. (Juris Doctor) Ph.D. I do not have a degree
08
ESD How did you hear about this job opportunity?
WWW.Careers.Wa.Gov WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com) Washington State Employee Referral ESD Employee Referral Employment Security Department's job web page: WWW.Esd.Wa.Gov Monster College/university career fair or website LinkedIn Facebook VERG Craigslist CareerBuilder Diversity Jobs Handshake Other
Required Question