DSHS FTAA IT Application Developer - Journey

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking an IT Application Developer for the Department of Social and Health Services to modernize financial applications in support of the One Washington initiative and Workday transition.

You'll collaborate with senior developers, participate in Agile cycles, and contribute to designing, coding, testing, and deploying solutions that align with business needs. The role includes two one-year project positions in Olympia with standard 8–5 hours, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Qualifying experience includes analyzing, designing, implementing, programming, or maintaining software applications.
• Experience or training in Java, C#, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Transact-SQL, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial applications and data interfaces.
• Analyze requirements and design technical solutions.
• Write, test, debug, and review application code.
• Update systems and integrations for One Washington and Workday.
• Troubleshoot production issues and application failures.
• Participate in Agile development cycles and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with senior developers and business teams.
• Document system changes, designs, and test procedures.
• Follow development, security, and quality standards.

Skills

Java

C#

NET

Microsoft SQL Server

Transact-SQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Education

Seven years of professional software development and maintenance experience

Associate degree in computer science or related field + five years of experience

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or related field + three years of experience

Tools

TFS

Azure DevOps

SSRS

SSIS

Job description

Financial systems must keep working, even as the technology behind them changes.

As an IT Application Developer with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), you'll update financial applications to support Washington's One Washington initiative and the transition to Workday. These systems support accounting, budgeting, and financial operations that help DSHS serve Washington residents.

You won't be expected to learn these systems alone.

You'll work alongside senior developers to understand requirements, design solutions, write code, and test changes. Your week will include Agile development cycles, troubleshooting, peer reviews, and collaboration with business and technical teams.

We encourage you to apply if

You enjoy solving technical problems, can explain your design decisions, and welcome feedback. You understand that reliable software depends on both sound code and a clear understanding of business needs.

Your first 90 days

are about learning the applications, development tools, and business processes. You'll review existing code, work with senior developers, and begin contributing changes.

Within your first year, success means you can develop, test, and implement changes that support the One Washington transition.

The opportunity comes with a defined timeline.

There are two one-year project positions, with possible extensions dependent on additional funding. You'll work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with at least two days each week at Office Building 2 during your first three months. No additional travel is expected. The Olympia area offers access to South Puget Sound, parks, and trails, although wet winters and commuting conditions are worth considering.

Still reading? Here's what you'll do.

• Develop and maintain financial applications and data interfaces.
• Analyze requirements and design technical solutions.
• Write, test, debug, and review application code.
• Update systems and integrations for One Washington and Workday.
• Troubleshoot production issues and application failures.
• Participate in Agile development cycles and peer reviews.
• Collaborate with senior developers and business teams.
• Document system changes, designs, and test procedures.
• Follow development, security, and quality standards.

Who Should Apply

Meet one of these pathways:

• Seven years of recent professional software development and maintenance experience; or
• An associate degree in computer science or a closely related field and five years of professional software development and maintenance experience; or
• A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a closely related field and three years of professional software development and maintenance experience.

Qualifying experience includes analyzing, designing, implementing, programming, or maintaining software applications.

You must also have experience or training in some of these technologies: Java, C#, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Transact-SQL, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Experience with C#, .NET, JavaScript, SQL Server, or Transact-SQL.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or Integration Services (SSIS).
• Experience with TFS, Azure DevOps, or Agile/Scrum.
• Experience with application integration and production troubleshooting.
• Ability to explain technical decisions and collaborate during reviews.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Ne?) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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