Application Developer - Senior/Specialist

Application Developer - Senior/Specialist

• Develop, deploy, test, debug, document, and implement code for both existing and custom applications, components, and web services
• Utilize industry and agency-standard development tools and frameworks to support statewide accounting and financial systems
• Work closely with System Analysts to resolve issues reported by customers for the accounting server and web-based applications
• Use application lifecycle management (ALM) tools correctly to document and manage application source code and link work to system requirements
• Process improvement strategies and present technical solutions to facilitate those improvements
• Use different software development methods and tools to integrate and support COTS or SaaS solutions
• Use tools, platforms and technologies to build solutions (i.e. Microsoft .NET, Transact SQL, JavaScript, Angular, MVC)
• Use design methodologies to write code that is reusable, scalable, and extensible
• Support, and maintain applications (including production calls/issues) - make code and data changes as necessary
• Work closely with System Analysts to resolve issues reported by customers for the accounting server and web-based applications
• Research, understand and proposes potential adoption of emerging technologies; recommend best practices and present those to development teams and supporting groups
• Provide leadership, training, and transfer of knowledge to other team members through in-person and written communications
• Collaborate with other system developers in resolving complex technical issues

• Eight (8) years of recent professional IT experience
• Developing and enhancing applications using Visual Studio, C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net
• Developing web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, MVC, JQuery, XML
• Writing and accessing database code using T-SQL, stored procedures, and Entity Framework
• Performing unit testing
• Applying development standards in a managed environment
• Working knowledge of disciplines (i.e. Business Analysis, Project Management, Data Management, or Systems Administration) as part of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques to resolve application or data issues

• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year
• State retirement programs
• Flexible work schedules and locations

The Office of Financial Management serves as the backbone of Washington state government