Software Developer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

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.

Reporting to an Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Supervisor, or equivalent, this is a journey-level position that works within a team supporting the development, maintenance, and operations of one or more software applications. The position has limited decision‑making responsibility as defined by managerial level staff. It requires the ability to complete routine tasks independently using established software development principles. Work products are subject to review and approval by more senior software developers, supervisors, or managers.

This position primarily supports Juvenile Court systems software portfolio.

• Job #: 2026-16
• Status
  :
  Regular, Full‑Time*
• Location
  :
  Olympia, Washington
• Salary
  : $84,984 - $111,504 per year (DOQ)
• Opens
  :
  February 27, 2026
• Closes
  :
  Open until filled. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment. This position requires 2 days per week onsite at AOC facilities.

• Collaborates 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.
• Develops and maintains functionality used by software applications, including change management, security and authentication, application distribution, support for data access, search routines, system‑wide configurations, and reports.
• Analyzes IT problems, conducts in‑depth research, and provides recommendations on solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Reviews and comments on functional and technical specifications written by AOC staff.
• Develops applications and software solutions using assigned languages, platforms, and frameworks.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation for research and reference.
• Performs 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.
• Participates with senior staff in design reviews of applications, software, systems and services.
• Collaborates with other developers and the test team to assist in testing as development progresses.
• Coordinates and performs in‑depth tests, including end‑user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Creates documentation for ISD staff to deploy developed solutions to various environments.
• Maintains IT applications and associated components in collaboration with the application support team.
• Proactively monitors system performance to identify emerging issues.
• Evaluates results of integration efforts, then reports and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Responds to customer service requests and provides journey‑level troubleshooting, problem resolution, and consulting.
• Communicates system problems and issues to key stakeholders, including both technical and business end users.
• Performs other duties as required.

A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties, responsibilities and competencies of the Software Developer may substitute for the qualifications listed.

A 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: