IT Application Development Senior Specialist

Description

IT Application Development Senior Specialist

Full Time | Permanent

Salary Range: $94,524 - $127,176 Annually

This is a telework eligible position, with a 5/8’s schedule. The candidate of choice may work from anywhere within the state of Washington with a reliable internet connection. Travel may be required.

Are you an IT professional with superior knowledge of a multitude of application and systems, including .NET? Do you have the critical knowledge of the nuances on how each application interacts with and against eachothter? If so, the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) Information Technology (IT) department may have your next career move! We are searching for a IT Application Development Senior Specialist whose overarching goal is to provide independent critical thinking, analysis, and creation of applications meeting the business requirements for all enterprise applications throughout DOC. 

As an IT Application Development Senior Specialist, you will independently and accurately identify, and assess business and technology defined requirements, transforming them into practical code to deliver work critical applications. who is responsible for independently analyzing and creating written code which creates applications the department uses in its day-to-day operations. The candidate of choice must be a subject matter expert of DOC's extensive library of applications which are supported by the DOC IT .NET team. 

The identification, selection, and integration of OMNI data and other external systems data to create a cohesive and informative reporting capability is at the heart of DOC business functionality and informational needs. As a senior technical expert, you will review code of both peers and journey level staff to ensure the efficacy and integrity of the application being developed.

The IT Application Development Senior Specialist is a subject matter expert in the area of enterprise mission critical business .NET application development/SSRS report writing. This superior skillset is an enabler allowing DOC to conduct business operations on a daily basis. We are searching for a collaborative individual who is excited to perform a wide array of duties which will directly impact the health, safety, and security of DOC’s incarcerated population, DOC’s employees, along with direct impacts to the public.

A completed application packet will include:

• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• A detailed resume
• Three professional references

Duties

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As an IT Application Development Senior Specialist, some of your duties will include: 

• Directing or creating the delivery of advanced application practices for .NET application development/SSRS report writing
• Leading and directing the delivery of advanced practices for .NET application development/SSRS report writing including maintenance, new developments, enhancements and migrations of legacy applications
• Creating and implementing solutions, development standards and procedures to ensure DOC .NET application quality and logical data modeling and business solutions architecture
• Leading and conducting research through independent leadership, recommending technical solutions to solve business problems and enhance the performance and quality of applications
• Recommending, establishing and following standards and guidelines for developing web-based applications
• Supporting maintenance activities pertaining to scope, objectives, estimates, unit testing, designs, coding, and deployment
• Acting as the .NET team technical lead helping to ensure quality of code, process adherence, and mentoring other team staff
• Others as assigned

Qualifications

What we need (required qualifications):

AND

OR

The following knowledge, skills and/or abilities are required in addition to the above education/experience requirements for the role:

• Familiarity with the ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns
• Demonstrated experience in logical data modeling, relational data architecture
• Experience in resolving application defects and performance issues in connection with changing business requirements
• In-depth knowledge of design patterns, enterprise integration patterns, and patterns for modern enterprise architecture
• Experience in life-cycle management of modern application development
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): 

• Experience with agile, scrum, or iterative, or waterfall development/project methodologies
• American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance experience

Supplemental Information

Vision:  Working together for safer communities.

Mission:  Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position. 
• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.   If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
  **Please note:  Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.  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 position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply. 
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration. 
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. 
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.  Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.  Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer: 

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.   Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

PERS: 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.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.