IT Software Engineer, Lead

Salary : $103,906.08 - $151,302.33 Annually

Location : Tacoma, WA

Job Type : Career Service - Full Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 25-00133

Department : Information Technology

Division : IT-Software Development

Opening Date : 01 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 11 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Position Summary

Why It's a Great Opportunity : This is an exciting lead full-stack developer opportunity that is focused on a wide range of complex technology projects. As the software project lead of a solid, experienced team, you will use agile development methodologies to gather requirements, estimate and plan work, deliver incremental improvements, and respond to change. Over time you will set up a development environment, review system software code, and participate in and help lead daily stand-up and biweekly sprint planning meetings. You will have the opportunity to work on both internal and external County software systems to include, but not limited to, Planning and Public Works (PALS ), Legal Information Network eXchange (LINX), the Assessor-Treasurer Information Portal, and the internal Medicolegal Death Investigation System (MEDIS), as well as Workday integrations. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of frameworks, tools, and languages, including, but not limited to, Angular, Grails, Groovy, Java, Sybase, or MySQL SQL, and Karma, Protractor, Spock, and Jasmine tests. As a lead, we are not only looking for someone with extensive experience and proven technical skills, but also one who supports a creative work environment and a consultative mindset. This is your opportunity to make a direct impact on your local community!

Why It's a Great Department : The IT Division has an excellent reputation for being an employer that is committed to providing top-notch service to its customers. We are a national leader in delivering public services through innovation. Our diverse technology solutions are all supported by a robust hybrid infrastructure of on-premises and cloud-based solutions and a secure network. We are a team that prominently endorses a positive and collaborative approach where we support one another and the work each one of us provides. The work you do in this Division matters because many Pierce County public services are provided through and supported by the technologies built, operated, and maintained by the IT team. IT and this unit exemplify a positive teamwork-based approach and support one another and the work each staff member provides. We focus on a continuous learning mindset for employee development and are excited for you to join our team!

How to be Successful in the Role : The landscape of technology solutions is continuously evolving as new innovations take hold. The highly complex and evolving area of IT requires quick adaptation to stay current and ahead. You will continuously learn new tools, platforms, languages, and methodologies. You will also be proficient in writing software code for web browsers, application servers, and database servers using current programming languages and frameworks, and experienced in automated testing and using code repositories as member of a team. Additionally, this position requires collaboration, problem-solving, and the ability to build consensus. Throughout your employment you will receive direct, constructive feedback from peers and your supervisor to facilitate your success and allow you to meet your professional goals.

Your Future in this Role : The IT Division has access to numerous training opportunities, which include peer, industry, vendor, and official Pierce County training as well as access to established procedures, standards, practices, and system documentation. Our training program is designed to help you develop as both a professional in your role as an IT Software Engineer and as a Pierce County employee. Your work will directly impact your community, and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the IT Division and Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities :

• Research new techniques, tools, and methods and report findings to Software Development.
• Develop standards for Software Development.
• Develop reusable code for Software Development.
• Design, code, test, deploy, maintain, enhance, and support County software systems.
• Manage large scale or complex software projects.
• Lead daily team standup meetings with Software Engineers and Business Analysts.
• Mentor and guide 3-5 junior Software Engineers and interns.
• Perform code reviews for a team of 10-15 Software Engineers.

Qualifications

Recruiting Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Requirements / Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please :

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits :

Vacation (Annual Leave)

After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.

Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows :

Vacation Accruals :

During years 1-3, 12 Days

During years 4-7, 16 Days

During years 8-13, 20 Days

During years 14-18, 23 Days

During years 19, 24 Days

During years 20, 25 Days

During years 21, 26 Days

During years 22, 27 Days

During years 23, 28 Days

During years 24, 29 Days

During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.

Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave :

Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays :

Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows :

New Year's Day - January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January

President's Day - Third Monday in February

Memorial Day - Last Monday in May

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 4

Labor Day - First Monday in September

Veteran's Day - November 11

Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after

Christmas Day - December 25

Personal Holidays :

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough :

Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave :

Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits :

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation :

Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security :

All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits :

Please visit website for more information.

Telework / Remote Options :

Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy

Salary : $103,906 - $151,302