IT Application Developer – Journey

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work options

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) seeks an IT Application Developer to join the Enterprise Applications Modernization Team within Technology Services Division. You will develop, support, modernize, and maintain TRAINS 4 Integrated Data Layer C# interfaces and APIs, plus the Angular-based Work Order Crosswalk front-end, across cloud-hosted and on-premises environments.

A strong candidate will have C# and API development experience, Angular development skills, and a track

Qualifications

• Full Stack Developer to design, develop, enhance and maintain web applications, interfaces and APIs.
• C# language and .NET Frameworks experience, including Web API, ASP.NET MVC/Webforms and ASP.NET architectures.
• SQL Server database design and development, including stored procedures, queries, data transformations, schemas and views.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, perform testing, troubleshoot, and estimate development effort.
• Strong communication with customers, peers, and stakeholders to translate needs into solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications, interfaces, and APIs for multiple business units.
• Analyze and optimize code and systems for performance and resource utilization.
• Diagnostics using logging, tracing, and other techniques.
• Translate business requirements into secure, sustainable technology solutions with SMEs and analysts.
• Research and implement industry security standards; learn new technologies.
• Ensure encryption for transmission and storage of sensitive data.
• Adhere to security best practices and static analysis scanning processes.
• Conduct reviews and assessments for modernization opportunities.
• Implement performance tuning aligned with customer needs.

Skills

Full Stack Developer

C# & .NET

API Development

Angular.js

SQL Server

Security Best Practices

Tools

Azure

Git

Azure DevOps

SSRS

ASP.NET MVC

Job description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world’s longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and motivated technology professional to join the Applications Modernization Team within Technology Services Division’s (TSD) Enterprise Applications. In this role, you will develop, support, modernize, and maintain major cloud-hosted and on-premises applications serving multiple WSDOT business areas. The position will specialize in the development, support, and modernization of TRAINS 4 Integrated Data Layer C# interfaces and APIs, as well as the Angular-based Work Order Crosswalk front-end application. The successful candidate will perform system design, installation, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, technical support, development, and problem resolution while advancing cloud-first development and application modernization efforts. A strong candidate will possess C# and API development experience, Angular development skills, application modernization experience, cloud and on-premises technology expertise, and effective communication and project management skills.

What To Expect

TSD Enterprise Applications Modernization Team provides application development, technical expertise, leadership, and support for solutions across the agency, including mainframe, client/server, cloud, content management, and vendor applications. The division’s work supports WSDOT business partners, users, and the traveling public while aligning with TSD’s strategic focus on continuous modernization, cybersecurity, and data privacy. Through strong project management practices and a focus on modern, secure application portfolios, the Applications Modernization Team works to continuously improve and modernize the applications and codebases that support WSDOT’s mission.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the IT Application Developer will:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications, interfaces, and APIs for multiple business units.
• Use standard tools to analyze and optimize code and systems for performance and resource utilization.
• Perform applications, interface, and API diagnostics using logging, tracing, and other techniques.
• Work closely with subject matter experts and business analysts to translate business requirements into secure, sustainable technology solutions; establish requirements and project expectations.
• Research and implement industry and statewide security standards; learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Ensures proper use of encryption for transmission and storage of sensitive data.
• Ensure that all applications follow all agency security best practices and implement static analysis scanning processes.
• Conduct application reviews and assessments for modernization opportunities.
• Implement performance tuning in alignment with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Full Stack Application Developer: Demonstrated ability to design, develop, enhance, and maintain full stack applications, interfaces, and APIs utilizing contemporary front-end (e.g., Angular.js) and backend (e.g., C#, ASP.NET MVC/Core) technologies.
• C# & .NET Frameworks: Extensive experience developing, maintaining, and modernizing software solutions using current versions of the C# language and supported .NET frameworks, including the implementation of Web API, ASP.NET Webforms and ASP.NET MVC architectures.
• Database Design & Development: Proven expertise in developing, optimizing, and maintaining database components within Microsoft SQL Server environments, including stored procedures, queries, data transformations, schemas, and views.
• Implementation & Testing of Technical Solutions: Demonstrated capability to interpret and implement technical specifications, perform thorough application and API testing, troubleshoot intricate codebases, and accurately estimate development effort.
• Interpersonal Communication: Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers to understand needs, communicate solutions, and resolve application-related issues and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, peers, and stakeholders.
• Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to provide effective customer service by identifying customer needs, isolating application problems or requirements, assisting with resolution through coding and testing, and verifying results.
• Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Takes action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Technologies: Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Azure technologies to develop, deploy, support, and maintain applications and system components.
• Git-Based Source Control: Demonstrated experience using Git-based source control to manage application code, track changes, and support collaborative development.
• Azure DevOps: Demonstrated experience using Azure DevOps to support application development, source control, testing, deployment, and project activities.
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS): Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting reports using SSRS.
• ASP.NET MVC Razor Pages: Demonstrated experience developing, enhancing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications using ASP.NET MVC Razor Pages.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff is eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rate basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave, and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑rate basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at [e-mail]. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-01865 in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.