Journey IT Application Developer

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 84120 - 110364

Posted on: 04-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:

Respect Trust Diversity Inclusion Equity

At theDepartment of Licensing (DOL)we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

Our Information Services Division (ISD) is recruiting for an experienced IT Application Developer for ourDRIVES Production Support Team!

We are one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees annually. We know our services are essential to our customers ability to live work drive and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.

Are you a Journey level Application Developer that wants to grow and support an amazing team while making a difference in Washington state If so read on!

Duties

As a Journey IT Application Development Specialist your role will be essential in providing support for our DRIVES development unit. Your knowledge in web services interface processes database management and application development techniques will be fully utilized. Understanding of C# .NET Frameworks SQL HTML XML CSS JavaScript and related libraries will be invaluable in the delivery of solutions using these technologies. You will work both independently and collaboratively contributing to the analysis design consultation development quality assurance and implementation on important features of the addition to utilizing these skills to directly resolve issues you will also be relied upon to support the larger unit. Being accountable to meet performance expectations and complete tasks while distanced from your team will ensure success in your role.

Some of what you will do:

Application development and support through analysis research design and troubleshooting via appropriate tools and technologies.
Ensure architectural principles are met for application design and coordinate planning with supervisors and solution architects.
Plan and execute work effort assessments for projects and deliverables.
Conduct research and analysis and utilize troubleshooting skills to resolve problems.
Direct testing and quality assurance.
Collaborate with other IS units to determine the overall design structure interface and performance of solutions.
Act as a technical advisor to project manager test manager and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

What you will bring:

Six (6) years of professional experience analyzing designing or developing computer system applications or databases.
An Associates Degree (or higher) or completion of an accredited vocational training program in an information technology or related program
The ability to understand and follow agency values of respect trust diversity equity and inclusion through behaviors and decisions.

Experience may be obtained concurrently.

Education to experience equivalency

Bachelors degree 2 years Masters degree 3 years

What may set you apart:

Eight (8) or more years of experience as a Software Developer/Engineer.
One (1) year of software development experience with FAST Enterprises GENTAX products.

Additional Requirements of Employment:

Prior to a new hire a pre-employment screening including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the pre-employment check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position while hybrid will require you to work in person at our Olympia area offices regularly and as business needs require.

DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified keeping with our commitment take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

For information about this position available accommodations or the interview process contactKyle Odell.

Supplemental Information

Come join us in changing the way government delivers services and help build a legacy of commitment to and excellence in diversity equity and inclusion!

How to Apply:

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  - A current resume is appreciated but not required to be considered for the position.

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.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

A paycheck is just part of a total compensation package. We offer some of the nationsbestbenefits.

We value diverse perspectives and life experiences.
We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce we will create a more respectful productive and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.

Veteran/Military Spouse Preference Notice

To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference please email theTalent Acquisition Team.Be sure to include the title of this recruitment in the subject line.

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age religion sex (including gender identity) marital status sexual orientation race creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process during the recruitment process or who need this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at or may email Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.

The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty days.

We do not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

DescriptionWe are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:Respect Trust Diversity Inclusion EquityAt theDepartment of Licensing (DOL)we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are...