Senior Web Developer Job at Administrative Office of the Courts, WA in Olympia

Salary : $91,068.00 - $119,496.00 Annually

Location : Olympia, WA

Job Type : .REGULAR : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-16

Division : Information Services Division

Department : Web Services (I12)

Opening Date : 03 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Position Profile

The Senior Web Developer (Senior Software Developer) is responsible for leading and overseeing the development, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of complex agency-wide information systems to address the business requirements of the state courts system. This position provides senior-level expertise to all software development functions.

Reporting to an Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Supervisor, or equivalent, this is a senior-level position that works independently and exercises decision-making responsibility commensurate with the high level of technical expertise required of the position. Work products are expected to be of the highest quality, and utilized to review and evaluate the technical work products of lower level software developers. Ability to complete complex tasks using advanced knowledge and skill, including developing new processes and working with internal and external customers and stakeholders. May perform lead worker duties if assigned.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Senior Web Developer

Senior Software Developer)

Information Services Division

Our Mission : Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job # : 2025-16

Status : Regular, Full-Time

Location : Olympia, Washington

Salary : Range 72 : $91,068 - $119,496 per year (DOQ).

Opens : March 5. 2025

Closes : March 26, 2025. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.

This position requires at least one (1) day per week working onsite at AOC facilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains code in an environment including Adobe ColdFusion, JAVA, JavaScript, Node.JS, Vue.JS, HTML5, CSS3, JSON, REST, SQL, and Azure DevOps.
• Collaborates with project managers, business analysts, and other IT resources to develop IT applications / software using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Serves as the technical leader on highly complex software or application development efforts.
• Develops and maintains functionality used by software applications, including change management, security and authentication, application distribution, support for data access, search routines, system wide configurations, and reports.
• Defines and analyzes IT problems, conducts in-depth research, and provides recommendations on solutions based on business and technical requirements.
• Reviews and comments on functional and technical specifications written by AOC staff.
• Develops applications and software solutions using assigned languages, platforms, and frameworks.
• Conducts code reviews of other software developers' work products.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation for research and reference.
• Performs initial unit and system testing using both manual and automated test processes with all assignments and work products being delivered to ensure they are working as expected.
• Coordinates with business owners / analysts, other developers, and the test team to assist in testing as development progresses.
• Coordinates and performs in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Creates documentation for ISD staff to deploy developed solutions to various environments. Provides technical mentorship and coaching to other system support staff.
• Maintains IT applications and associated components while coordinating with the application support team.
• Proactively monitors system performance to identify emerging issues.
• Evaluates new software development products and programming languages, and makes recommendations to ensure consistency with industry best practices.
• Liaises with technical, business and stakeholder groups, communicating effectively between the two entities.
• Responds to customer service requests and provides senior-level troubleshooting, problem resolution and consulting.
• Works collaboratively to enhance or improve business processes via integration, or as necessary, minimize the impact of integration on those processes.
• Evaluates results of integration efforts, then reports and make recommendations based on findings.
• Communicates data problems and issues to key stakeholders, including both technical and business end users.
• May perform lead duties for a workgroup. These duties may include resolving procedure or workflow conflicts, providing input to the manager regarding managerial issues, and informing the manager of needs, issues and concerns.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and Credentials

A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties, responsibilities and competencies of the Senior Web Developer may substitute for the qualifications listed.

A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, OR closely allied field, AND :

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Supplemental Information

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

SPECIAL NOTE : Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal 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 job.

We are a team-oriented culture, and a balance of family and work-life in a wonderful community. We offer a family-friendly package of pay, benefits, paid time off, and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.

Our compensation plan includes :

Retirement Plan Options

Deferred Compensation Plan

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays)

Paid Basic Life Insurance Policy and Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Part-time employees will receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details about all we have to offer, visit the benefits page at

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, OR closely allied field?

Do you have at least eight (8) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE : Six (6) years of experience developing and enhancing applications using C#, .NET, MS Entity Framework, Java, Magic XPA, COBOL, Natural, and ColdFusion. or other high-level languages and tools?

This position requires working onsite at least one (1) day per week at the AOC office in Olympia, Washington. Are you still interested in applying for this position?

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Salary : $91,068 - $119,496