Software Developer

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver Application Services team, seeks a Software Developer to build and maintain secure DMV applications. You will translate business needs into quality software, enhance systems, and support releases with thorough testing and performance tuning.

Hybrid work is available, with in-office time typically once or twice a month. A strong candidate will have .NET/C#, SQL Server proficiency and API development experience.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of information systems experience in app development or production support.
• Advanced level experience with .NET, C#, and SQL Server.
• Experience building APIs (SOAP/REST) for system integration.

Responsibilities

• Write production quality code for core services, APIs, integrations, and UI components.
• Create tests, raise code coverage, and integrate tests into releases.
• Perform debugging and performance tuning using profilers and metrics.
• Design and maintain database queries, stored procedures, and data mappings.

Skills

.NET

C#

SQL Server

API development

System analysis

Education

Associate degree in information technology or related field

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Job description

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 Job Description: Information Systems Specialist 6 – Software Developer Oregon Department of Transportation Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch DMV Driver Application Services Salem

Job Description

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. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

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. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [e-mail].

What’s in it for you

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.
• 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

• 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 Aff…
• 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.

About Oregon State Government

#LI-ODOT #LI-DNP #LI-Hybrid Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”