Software Developer

The Software Developer is responsible for 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 journey-level expertise to all software development functions.

Reporting to an Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Supervisor, or equivalent, this is a journey-level position that works within a team supporting the development, maintenance, and operations of one or more software applications. This position has limited decision-making responsibility as defined by managerial level staff.   Ability to complete routine tasks independently using established software development principles. Work products are subject to review and approval by more senior software developers, supervisors, or managers.

This position primarily supports Juvenile Court systems software portfolio.

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.

Job #:              2024-97

Status:             Regular, Full-Time* 

Location:         Olympia, Washington

Salary:             Range 68: $82,512 - $108,252 per year (DOQ).  

Opens:            November 20, 2024

Closes:            December 4, 2024. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

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

• Collaborates with project managers, business analysts, and other IT resources to develop IT applications/software using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile frameworks.
• Analyzes business needs and technical problems, conducts in-depth research, and recommends solutions.
• Reviews and comments on business requirements, functional and technical specifications.
• Develops applications and software solutions using agency supported technologies languages, platforms, tools and frameworks.
• Contributes to develop strong Engineering Practices: Contributes 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.
• 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. 
• Ensures Test Driven Development and culture of Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Culture of Experimentation and Lean Agile as a way of operating.
• Contributes towards improving common/shared libraries/framework that can enable rapid development of similar features in future 
• Creates and maintains technical and process documentation for research and reference. 
• Creates documentation for technical staff to deploy developed solutions to various environments.
• Participates with senior staff in requirements, design, code and document reviews of applications, software, systems process and services.
• May serve as the technical leader on moderately complex software or application development efforts.
• Responds to customer service requests and provides troubleshooting, problem resolution and consulting.
• Stays current with coding standards and understands emerging technical trends.
• Lead designing the applications that will be migrated to the cloud.
• Helps and equips other team members with the skills to migrate the applications to the cloud
• Communicates system problems and issues to lead, supervisor and key stakeholders, including both technical and business end users.
• Increases technical knowledge and understanding through self-study, online videos, trainings and peer collaboration
• Performs other duties as required.

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

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

• Four (4) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:
   

• Three (3) or more years of experience developing and enhancing applications using .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET Core, HTML5, CSS3, JSON, REST, Magic XPA, or other similar high-level languages and tools.
• Experience working MS Entity Framework, MVC, Visual Studio, SharePoint, Azure DevOps backlog management, nUnit, Git, Azure DevOps, automated build and deploy agents.
• 2 or more years of experience performing data analysis via SQL querying.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with SQL development (SQL programming, database design, stored procedures, etc.). 

Demonstrates Agency Values:

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Inclusion
   

Behavioral Competencies:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in one or more major programming language/framework, such as C#, .NET, MS Entity Framework, Magic XPA.
• Working knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation.
• Working knowledge in agile frameworks in software development teams.
• Skill using version control systems, web services, and/or automated build/deploy agents.

• Knowledgeable of the fundamentals of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and design and coding standards.
• Knowledgeable in data management and security concepts in software design.

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: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• 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 (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov. 

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.

Salary : $82,512 - $108,252