Software Developer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

Position Overview

The Software Developer is responsible for the development, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of complex agency-wide information systems to address the business requirements of the state courts system. This position provides journey-level expertise to all software development functions.

Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and other IT resources to develop IT applications/software using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• May serve as the technical leader on moderately complex software or application development efforts.
• Develop and maintain functionality used by software applications, including change management, security and authentication, application distribution, support for data access, search routines, system-wide configurations, and reports.
• Analyze IT problems, conduct in-depth research, and provide recommendations on solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Review and comment on functional and technical specifications written by AOC staff.
• Develop applications and software solutions using assigned languages, platforms, and frameworks.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for research and reference.
• Perform initial unit and system testing using both manual and automated test processes with all assignments and work products being delivered to ensure they are working as expected.
• Participate with senior staff in design reviews of applications, software, systems and services.
• Collaborate with other developers and the test team to assist in testing as development progresses.
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Create documentation for ISD staff to deploy developed solutions to various environments.
• Maintain IT applications and associated components in collaboration with the application support team.
• Proactively monitor system performance to identify emerging issues.
• Evaluate results of integration efforts, then report and make recommendations based on findings.
• Respond to customer service requests and provide journey-level troubleshooting, problem resolution and consulting.
• Communicate system problems and issues to key stakeholders, including both technical and business end users.
• Perform other duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or closely allied field, AND

• Four (4) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:
  Three (3) years of experience developing and enhancing applications using C#, .NET, MS Entity Framework, Java, and Cold Fusion or other high-level languages and tools.

• Proficient in one or more major programming language/framework, such as C#, .NET, MS Entity Framework, Java, and Cold Fusion.
• Working knowledge in software development methodologies, design and implementation.
• Skill using version control systems, web services, and/or automated build/deploy agents.
• General knowledge of the fundamentals of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Enterprise Architecture.
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, One Note, PowerPoint, and others.

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is not overtime eligible.

AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may contact the AOC Human Resource Office at  or fax , or via email to Recruitment.gov.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future. AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9.

Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. 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 job.