Software Developer: SDLC Lead & Expert

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.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Software Developer

Information Services Division

Our Mission:
Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork.It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #:

Status
:Regular, Full-Time

Location
: Olympia, Washington

Salary
:Range 68: $84,984 - $111,504 per year (DOQ).

Opens
: December 26, 2025

Closes
:Open until filled. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

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 at least 2 days per week working onsite at AOC facilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate 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.
• Create 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 make recommendations based on findings.
• Responds to customer service requests and provides journey-level troubleshooting, problem resolution and consulting.
• Communicate 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:
  

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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, with expertise appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.

HOW TO APPLY

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