IT Application Development - Journey

Company: State of Washington
Location: Olympia
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

The Washington state Office of the Secretary of State is looking for experienced and motivated technology professionals to support its growing IT department. If you are looking to further your career in a dynamic environment supporting elections, corporations and charities, the state library, state archives, and more, this may be the opportunity for you! 

As a Journey level applicationsdeveloper within the Office of the Secretary of State, you will be part of ateam of dedicated people developing scalable software application solutions.The ideal candidate is flexible and open to learning new technologies, helpingenhance existing tools and standards as we move to new platforms, as well asmanaging existing and legacy systems throughout the office.

Application Development/Journey

Permanent, Full Time

Information Technology is a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.  Within Information Technology there are five major programs:  1) Security Operations Center (SOC); 2) Applications Development; 3) Network Operations; 4) Help Desk Support; 5) IT Project Management.

Information Technology (IT) division provides services to all other sections of the office and includes external customers for some divisions.  This position maintains expertise in a wide range of technologies and their application to our customers.

This position reports to the Corporations applications development supervisor.  It is located within the Corporations division and is responsible for ensuring the Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS) is up to date in its functionality, fully tested, and ready to provide service on a continuous basis.  Additionally, this position is responsible for any improved functionality that may be required by changes to state and federal legislation - as well as managing requests for improvements from the Corporations division.

About the Office & IT Division

The Office of Secretary of State (OSOS) offers some of the most unique and diverse job opportunities in state government. Its critical responsibilities include: ensuring a fair and accurate elections process; connecting Washingtonians through the power of libraries; protecting our important government records; and registering corporations and charities. The Secretary of State also administers vital community programs that inspire giving, document our history, and assist crime survivors in avoiding further abuse. This independent office under the state Constitution operates from facilities in the Olympia area and statewide.

The OSOS is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values of integrity, service excellence, visionary leadership, collaboration and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance. The benefits of working in state government also include potential eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Visit our website at: www.sos.wa.gov.

The Information Technology Division is made up of knowledgeable and innovative IT professionals with a passion for their work and problem-solving in the IT arena. This division is searching for people who are committed to superior customer service in a diverse, multifaceted organization and a fast-paced environment. The IT Division fosters a safe, open, and healthy work environment which includes mobile work options, professional growth potential, training opportunities, competitive wages and an attractive benefits package.

Please note: Interviews for this position will be conducted on an ongoing basis. First review of applicants will be May 7, 2021. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to fill the position at any time. 

Develops and modifies the Corporation division's applications: primarily the Corporations and Charities Filing System(CCFS) and secondarily other internal applications

 Tasks include:

• Develops and maintains the CCFS web services, both internal and external
• Develops and maintains the CCFS user interface applications
• Attends to critical emergency issues and make sure they are tested in time for emergency deployments and resolved
• Integrates applications by designing and maintaining database architecture; writes stored procedures, views and triggers; creates and monitors SQL jobs; manages user accounts; troubleshoots connectivity problems with applications
• Maintains the development and quality assurance environments
• Enables timely execution of sprint cycles
• Troubleshoots the server failover processes and load balancers with the networking operations team
• Automates repetitive processes

Maintains applications

 Tasks include:

• Works directly with users, including entities statewide, in gathering and analyzing requirements and then developing, testing, deploying and documenting changes to the applications
• Maintains and improves legacy application code
• Manages the development of office payment service - updates codebases to meet customer requirements and security needs

Serves as technical resource for staff

 Tasks include:

• Provides guidance on technical issues
• Serves as a technical subject matter expert for the CCFS

Miscellaneous

Tasks include:

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Four years of professional information technology experience in applications development, including experience in designing, developing and maintaining applications using industry standard tools and development languages.  Developing, designing, and maintaining databases using MS SQL or related relational database tools and software.

 (At least two years' experience independently working on a complex or multi-functional computing system that impacts organization-wide; particularly in the development of large scale applications in an SQL environment)

• Ability to efficiently use a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
• Ability to read and write the English language

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in developing applications in the Microsoft. Net environment
• Experience in the following: Team Foundation Server (TFS), T-SQL, Visual Studio - Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), C-Sharp, and HTML
• Experience working with business processes of high complexity and ability to propose technical solutions to improve those processes

Working Conditions

In this position, the incumbent works primarily in an office environment where sitting for long periods of time and extensive use of the keyboard is required. The standard work hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM though work can be required outside of standard hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly when emergency situations arise.  Remote work is not available for this position. Regular travel to local offices is required. Incumbent of the position must be able to move and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. The incumbent of the position must also have effective oral and written communication skills, ability to listen attentively, identify issues, provide options, address requests and resolve complaints or conflicts, and ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and accommodate numerous interruptions.

How to Apply

• To be considered for this position you must attach the following:
• Letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the duties and qualifications of the position

• Current Resume

• You must complete the supplemental questions at the end of this application.  Incomplete responses such as "see resume" will not be considered.  In addition, if the employer you identify in the additional information section is not included on your resume or work experience profile and/or you do not identify an employer, you will not receive credit.
• All veterans must include a copy of your DD214 to receive preference in the hiring process.  You must black out your social security number before attaching it to your application.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must have current Washington state driver's license or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation
• Ability to maintain highest level of confidentiality at all times

The Office of the Secretary of State is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, political affiliation, military status, sexual orientation, or any real or perceived sensory, mental or physical ability. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in alternative format, should call (360) 704-5211 or (360) 464-0239. 

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