TSD Application Developer – Lead (SeniorSpecialist) | Two Positions
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About WSDOT
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans designs builds and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the addition to maintaining over 20000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan manages the
worlds longest floating bridge and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
The OpportunityWSDOT Technology Service Division (TSD) is seeking two Senior/Specialist Application Developers to lead technical teams and oversee the development modernization and maintenance of enterprise applications that support agency operations and statewide transportation programs. These positions will provide technical leadership and direction for application design development testing deployment security and ongoing maintenance across cloud and other platforms. Responsibilities include managing application portfolios prioritizing projects and resources establishing development standards and implementing automated deployment processes using Continuous Integration (CI) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Both positions play a key role in advancing application modernization ensuring compliance with security and technology standards and delivering reliable cost-effective solutions that meet business needs. Strong candidates will possess application development and project management expertise problem-solving and team development skills along with the ability to lead complex technology initiatives and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
What to ExpectWithin TSD Enterprise Applications develops supports modernizes and maintains enterprise-wide applications across mainframe client/server cloud content management and vendor platforms. The division provides application development expertise technical leadership and ongoing support to business partners and users throughout WSDOT and the public. These positions are part of the Cloud and Vendor Modernization Team and support enterprise application portfolios across multiple business areas including Traffic Accounting Aviation and Transportation Data GIS and Modeling. Enterprise Applications advances TSDs strategic priorities of continuous modernization cybersecurity and data privacy through secure reliable technology solutions and established project management practices.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role theTSD Application Developers may:- Develop enhance and maintain applications interfaces and application programming interfaces (API).
- Perform analysis tasks of application performance and stability.
- Implement the technical roadmap of projects.
- Develop long-range inter-agency strategic plans with Traffic Office staff to accommodate changes in business needs of the Traffic Safety community.
- Assist WSDOTs crash travel and roadway business areas in defining a biennial plan for the development of new and maintenance of their existing applications.
- Implement and improve application security.
- Work closely with customers to assure business requirements are being met.
- Research and learn to quickly and correctly implement new technologies and programming languages under tight project timelines.
- Investigate and recommend solutions to improve business flow and accountability.
- Perform lead responsibilities and provide technical leadership for all aspects of software development.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity the following competencies are required:
- Application Development & Programming:Advanced expertise in the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis technical design coding configuration testing deployment and maintenance of enterprise applications across cloud-first on-premises and other development environments. Ability to independently develop complex application functionality.
- Technical Design & Standards: Ability to design maintainable technical solutions establish development standards and lead application modifications that support mission-critical WSDOT business needs.
- Proficiency in C# & .NET Frameworks:Advanced experience developing maintaining and modernizing software solutions using current versions of the C# language and frameworks including the implementation of Web API Webforms and MVC architectures.
- Database Design & Development:Advanced expertise in developing optimizing and maintaining database components within Microsoft SQL Server environments including stored procedures queries data transformations schemas and views.
- Information Technology Architecture & Standards:Knowledge and understanding of information technology architecture standards and practices and the ability to apply them to application development and maintenance.
- Communication Skills:Ability to communicate effectively with senior and executive management diverse customers and peers to exchange technical information address business needs and support collaborative solutions.
- Supervisory & Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated capability to supervise teams of technical resources collaborate with colleagues customers and vendors through supervision and leadership.
- Growth Mindset &Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Takes action to meet the needs of others.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:- Cloud Application Development:Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain applications using Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services.
- IaC & CI:Demonstrated ability to use IaC and CI to automate application development configuration and deployment processes.
- Azure DevOps:Demonstrated ability to use Azure DevOps to support application development source control build testing and deployment processes.
- Secure Application Development:Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain secure code in compliance with applicable information security standards and practices.
- System Integration: Demonstrated ability to integrate application components and systems to support business and technical requirements.
- Customer Service Skills:Ability to identify customer problems and needs analyze application issues develop and test solutions and verify results to ensure effective resolution.
- Application Analysis & Development:Ability to independently analyze design program and implement system components and functions to meet business and technical requirements.
- Technical Adaptability:Ability to learn evaluate and apply new technologies to support application development modernization and maintenance.
*To review the full Position Description please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes
- This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
- In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For union-represented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
- This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit
Why WSDOT
- Work-Life Balance We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle. As such there are a number of flexible schedule options available including telework options for eligible positions.
- Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses including tuition reimbursement programs government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:
- An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
- An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
Please click the APPLY button to proceed.Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit
Contact Us
For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter at .Please be sure to reference26DOT-HQ-04768min the subject line.
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