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Description
The Web Developer (Software Developer) is responsible for 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 journey-level expertise to all software development functions.
Reporting to an Information Technology Manager, Information Technology Supervisor, or equivalent, this is a journey-level position that works within a team supporting the development, maintenance, and operations of one or more software applications. This position has limited decision-making responsibility as defined by managerial level staff. Ability to complete routine tasks independently using established software development principles. Work products are subject to review and approval by more senior software developers, supervisors, or managers.
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity
Administrative Office of the Courts
Web Developer
(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 #: 2025-23
Status: Regular, Full-Time*
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: Range 68: $82,512.00 - $108,252.00 per year (DOQ).
Opens: March 13, 2025
Closes: April 3, 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
- 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).
- Analyzes IT problems, conducts in-depth research, and provides recommendations on solutions based on business and technical requirements.
- 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.
- 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 journey-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.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
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:
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Four (4) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:
- Three (3) 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.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Three (3) or more years of HTML and JavaScript experience
- Three (3) or more years of systems or requirements analysis experience
- Two (2) or more years of Web Services Development.
- Two (2) or more years of experience with SQL development (SQL programming, database design, stored procedures, etc.)
- Experience using VueJs or other frontend JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc).
- Experience working with Visual Studio, Adobe Dreamweaver, or ColdFusion Builder
- Experience developing web user interfaces which are standards-compliant, cross-browser compatible and adhere to accessibility guidelines, especially compliance with Section 508 Web Accessibility Standards
- Strong grasp of security principles for web applications.
- Skill using version control systems, web services, and/or automated build/deploy agents.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of Enterprise Architecture.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
- Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- This position is not overtime eligible.
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.
Salary : $82,512 - $108,252
