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Role Description

This is a project position that is funded through December 2027. This work can be performed virtually but the incumbent will be invited to project events in the Olympia, WA office on occasion, once per quarter at the most.

The ideal candidate for the Application Developer (IT Application Development-Journey) role is a technically skilled and forward-thinking professional who thrives in a modern, mission-driven technology environment. They bring a strong foundation in software development, engineering practices, and application lifecycle management, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the Innovation & Technology Office’s efforts to support and modernize the Employment Security Department’s systems.

With an understanding of how technology underpins critical statewide programs—including Unemployment Insurance, WorkSource services, and Paid Family and Medical Leave—they appreciate the impact their work has on more than 1,600 agency staff and the Washingtonians they serve.

This candidate excels at developing, enhancing, and maintaining applications that support the Finance Division’s essential operations. They are comfortable working across web applications, database design, documentation, and testing, and they bring a disciplined approach to software quality and integration. Their analytical mindset allows them to conduct deep data analysis, evaluate system behavior, and design solutions that strengthen data-driven decision-making across the agency.

They are equally adept at collaborating with technical teams and business partners, ensuring that solutions align with operational needs and modernization goals. Above all, the ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative partner who embodies the Finance Services Division’s commitment to professionalism and exceptional support. They communicate clearly, work effectively within cross-functional teams, and take pride in delivering reliable, well-engineered solutions that help the agency operate efficiently and responsively. Their blend of technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and service-oriented mindset makes them a key contributor to the IT Finance Transformation team and to the broader mission of the Employment Security Department.

Qualifications

• Six years of IT experience developing systems using service-oriented design and development such as C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, .Net Core, and TSQL or SQL
• OR Associate’s degree in computer science or closely related field and four years of IT experience developing systems using service-oriented design and development such as C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, .Net Core, and T-SQL or SQL. Or a combination of education and experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in computer science or closely related field and two years of IT experience developing systems using service-oriented design
• Four years of experience performing the full application life cycle activities of industry standard application life cycle methodology (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, etc.) and testing as part of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience in software management and work item management using Azure Repos Team Foundation Server, Visual Studio/Azure DevOps, and/or GitHub
• Experience reviewing and developing technical documents related to application development, maintenance, and adhering to set goals and schedules
• Ability to demonstrate and adhere to the following ESD Employee Competencies:
• Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for work and actions
• Communication Effectiveness: Effectively convey ideas and information
• Critical Thinking: Use purposeful and reflective judgment to process, analyze, interpret, explain, evaluate, illustrate, and compare information
• Customer Service: Commit to providing value-added services to external and internal customers
• Inclusiveness: Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to help achieve organizational goals
• Interpersonal abilities: The ability to relate to your co-workers, mitigate conflict, and inspire others to participate
• Security: Preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ESD systems and data in accordance with the policies, procedures, and best practices established and maintained by the ESD information security team. Immediately report any Security event, incident, or breach in reporting

Requirements

• Ability to learn and continue to develop skills related to new tools and techniques related to applications development, maintenance, and support
• Ability to code in C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, .Net Core, and T-SQL or SQL
• Demonstrated skills in service-oriented design and development using SQL, SSIS, SSRS and Power BI
• Ability to effectively identify critical information for data analysis
• Ability to develop and analyze data using Power BI
• Ability to independently develop and implement SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages for importing, exporting, and processing data for reporting purposes
• Ability to conduct requirement definition sessions with program staff in order to understand their business/data needs and come up with creative solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate across organizational units and work cultures
• Detailed, analytical thinking and ability to identify critical data needs

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical and Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check.

Supplemental Information

Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All: 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 Caleb Baldwin or at 253-306-2999 or the Talent Acquisition Team, prior to the position closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov 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.

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