Information Technology Developer

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid leave

Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The State of Oregon, serving through the Enterprise Technology Services Division (ETSD), seeks an Information Technology Developer to join our Salem team. You will build, support, and maintain custom web applications and integrations in alignment with statewide rules and CIS Controls.

You will work with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and drive timelines while ensuring secure development practices and effective training for end-users statewide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Four years of technical experience in the duties and application support required for the position.
• Or eight years of experience that supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Responsibilities

• Build, support, and maintain custom web applications and integrations while ensuring compliance with statewide rules, security, CIS Controls, and the SDLC.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather use cases, requirements, and establish timelines; provide end-user training.
• Promote adoption of shared platforms and standards and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Secure SDLC

Cloud & DevOps concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

SQL Server

SSMS

BizTalk

SSIS

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Git

Job description

Interviews:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the job posting deadline for us to schedule interviews.

The interview process will consist of a minimum of two rounds: the first will be conducted virtually, and the second (and third if needed) will take place in person at our facilities in Salem, Oregon. Please be advised that the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) is unable to cover travel expenses for candidates participating in on‑site interviews.

To ensure a fair and accurate assessment of each candidate’s qualifications, the use of AI tools or assistance during any part of the interview process is prohibited. Candidates are expected to respond to interview questions independently and authentically. If there is reasonable suspicion that AI-generated responses are being used during the interview, the session may be terminated, and the candidate may be disqualified from further consideration.

Starting Pay:

In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the fourth step of the salary range; exceptions are rare but can be made depending on experience, pay equity, and administrative discretion.

Who We Are

The Enterprise Technology Services Division (ETSD), part of the Office of the State Court Administrator (OSCA) within OJD, is hiring an Information Technology Developer to join our team in Salem, Oregon.

ETSD provides business solutions, system support, technology vendor management, and information security for OJD. If you want to support Oregon’s courts by providing fair and accessible justice services through technology, we encourage you to apply.We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission .

Benefits To You

OJD provides a variety of employee benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage and paid leave. Optional employee‑paid benefits include life insurance, long- and short-term disability, long-term care, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits.New employees who are not already Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) members will participate in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) and the Individual Account Program (IAP) after six calendar months of employment in a qualifying position. The OPSRP plan can provide a lifetime pension after five years of service, and the IAP is a separate investment account in addition to the pension.Employees also have an opportunity to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan , a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. For additional information on OJD employment benefits, visit here . Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.

Position Highlights

In this role, you will work alongside other developers to build, support, and maintain custom web applications and integrations while ensuring compliance with statewide business rules, security requirements, CIS Controls, software development lifecycle, and other applicable standards. That includes working closely with both technical and non-technicalusers, stakeholders, and project managers to gather use cases, business processes, and requirements and to establish timelines. Also, once you attend the CSSLP course from ISC2 within the first year of hiring, you will act as the team member responsible for championing the team’s adherence/compliance to CIS Controls.

Our team is looking for candidates who have a strong understanding of application and web development best practices and the software development cycle, as well as knowledge of secure development lifecycle practices, CIS controls, and general security best practices. You will interact with cross-functional teams and will be expected to promote adoption of shared platforms and standards. Your ability to communicate complex technical information to audiences with varied technical backgrounds will be important because you will be providing training and support to end-users, and explaining and resolving technical issues statewide to all skill levels.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

AND

The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Four (4) years of technical experience in the duties and application support required for the position.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable in your application.)

Possession of a current driver’s license in good standing, an acceptable driving record, and the ability to obtain or maintain a driver’s license in Oregon to operate an Oregon Department of Administrative Services‑owned motor pool vehicle for when work travel is required.

Preferred Skills (also known as requested skills and attributes)

(Please address these preferred skills in your cover letter for consideration).

Technical Development Experience

Proficiency with Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.

Demonstrated skill with SQL Server, including experience writing performant TSQL queries, stored procedures, SQL programmability functions, and proficiency using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).

Experience with data integration frameworks and tools such as BizTalk, SSIS, or similar platforms.

Automation & DevOps

Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Experience automating build, deployment, testing, or workflow processes to improve reliability and reduce manual effort.

Experience using Git source control, branching strategies, and pull request workflows.

Quality, Performance, and Security

Experience testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing solutions for performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.

Experience with secure development lifecycle practices and CIS Controls.

Experience working with application security scanning platforms (e.g., Black Duck, SCA/SAST tools, or similar).

Collaboration, Standards, and Communication

Skill conducting peer reviews, providing constructive feedback, and ensuring adherence to team‑defined coding standards.

Experience and skill communicating complex technical information clearly to audiences with varied technical backgrounds.

Experience following established business processes, procedures