Software Developer (Journey Level)

This recruitment is Journey level and will be used to fill multiple positions.

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The ideal candidate for our Software Developer position is a highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of service-oriented design and development. The candidate should have demonstrated skills in source control, software management, and work item management using software tools such as Azure Dev Ops, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server (TFS). In addition to technical skills, we value developers who bring creativity and innovation to their work. The ideal candidate will not only solve problems but will also look for opportunities to improve our software products and processes.Some of what you will do:

•    Analyze, design, and develop technical solutions for customers in collaboration with the sprint team leader.

•    Collaborate daily with project managers, business analysts, and other IT resources to develop IT applications/software using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

•    Maintain IT applications and associated components with general leadership of the sprint team leader.

•    Keep current with technology and anticipate technology trends.

•    Conduct application testing including development of unit tests to conduct automated testing.

•    Review technical requirements defined by business customers and identify, develop, and conduct automated unit tests, system performance testing, and load testing to ensure the code is functioning as designed.

To request a complete position description of this position, please contact Jessica.Boone@esd.wa.govRequired Education, Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science or closely related field and two years of experience with service-oriented design and development using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, Angular, NuGet, .NET Core, and T-SQL OR a combination of education and/or relevant IT experience.

•    Demonstrated skills in source control, software management and work item management using a software tools, such as Azure Dev Ops, Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Visual Studio tools.

•    This is a professional level IT position, requiring in-depth understanding of service-oriented design and development using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, Angular, NuGet, .NET Core, and T-SQL., which is typically obtained through prolonged formal studies and/or extensive work experience.

•    This position requires that code and work items to be maintained in a central repository.

Desirable/Preferred Education, Experience or Certifications:

•    Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365, with strong preference for experience with CRM and/or F&SC.

•    Demonstrated skills in C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, Angular, NuGet, .NET Core, and TSQL.

•    Demonstrated skills in Entity Framework, HTML5, SSIS, SSRS, Linq, and Angular.

•    Demonstrated skills performing unit testing as part of the SDLC.

•    This position will be working extensively with Microsoft Dynamics applications and functions.

•    This position requires coding in the agency supported technology stack.

•    This position will use the identified programming languages in the capacity of the assigned duties.

•    This position collaborates with other developers and the test team to assist in testing as development is in process.

Additional Requirement of Employment:

Must pass Unemployment Insurance Claim and Benefit Review (UI Fraud Check).

Able to travel as needed.

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy. 

Please submit your Cover Letter, and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. 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.

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. Our values are Belonging, Love, Equity, Stewardship, and Access. 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  Jessica.Boone@esd.wa.gov or the Talent Acquisition Team, Washington Relay Service 711. 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.

Candidates who are offered a job with ESD must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

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