Software Developer

Oregon Department of Transportation; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a Software Developer for the DMV Driver Application Services in Salem. You will build and maintain secure DMV applications translating business needs into quality software, contribute to system enhancements, and ensure stable, high performing solutions.

The role emphasizes API-based integration, backend services, and data reporting, with hybrid work options; in-office presence is typically required once or twice a month based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Five years of information systems experience in application development or production support.
• Relevant degrees may substitute for experience as described.
• Strong knowledge of .NET, C#, and SQL Server is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write production quality code to implement core services and APIs.
• Create tests, integrate them into releases, and improve coverage.
• Debug, profile, and optimize performance of applications.
• Design and optimize database queries and data mappings.
• Support and troubleshoot production systems and releases.
• Communicate status, risks and options to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

.NET

C#

SQL Server

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Application development

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology / computer science

Associate's degree in computer science / IT

Two-year vocational IT program

Job description

Job Description

Information Systems Specialist 6 – Software Developer

Oregon Department of Transportation

Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch

DMV Driver Application Services

Salem

Initial Posting Date

10/14/2026

Application Deadline

10/21/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$6,182 - $9,361

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Software Developer

The Role

We’re looking for a software developer to join our Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver Application Services team! In this role, you will build and maintain secure, reliable DMV applications that translate business needs into quality software. You’ll also contribute to system enhancements and integrations, and ensure stable, high performing solutions.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A Day In The Life

• Write production quality code to implement core services, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), integrations, batch jobs, SQL query writing and optimization, and User Interface (UI) components.
• Create tests cases, integrate them into releases and raise coverage on critical paths and failure prone areas.
• Perform complex debugging and performance tuning using profilers, tracing and metrics.
• Optimize queries, memory, concurrency and Input/Output (I/O) while protecting data integrity.
• Estimate and sequence technical work, identify tradeoffs and recommend options when scope, schedule and risk conflict.
• Provide production support including prioritizing incidents, resolving defects, implementing hotfixes and participating in release decisions.
• Monitor and analyze logs and metrics, perform root cause analysis and implement preventive improvements and automation.
• Design and maintain database queries, objects, stored procedures and data mappings.
• Create and validate extracts and reports needed to support downstream consumers and statutory requirements.
• Create and maintain user and support documentation, assist with escalations and resolve issues.
• Communicate technical status, risks and options to technical and non-technical audiences.
• May require overnight travel and working after hours.
• Hybrid work options available – in office work is required typically once or twice a month but is based on business needs.

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of information systems experience in: application development or application production support.

OR

An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field OR

completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;

AND

three (3) years of information systems experience in: application development or application production support.

OR

A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: application development or application production support.

What We’d Like To See

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Advanced level experience using .NET, C# and SQL Server.
• Experience in application development and system analysis.
• Experience building and maintaining hybrid solutions such as Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions with customizations including configuration, development, testing and migration activities.
• Expertise developing and maintaining Application Programming Interfaces (API) such as SOAP or RESTful for integration with systems that support core business functions.

Additional Information

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
• We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
• You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.