Posting number: 26DOT-HQ-04768m
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Headquarters
Job classification: IT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - SENIOR/SPECIALIST
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: IT and Computers, Planning and Development
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the
world's longest floating bridge and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!
WSDOT Technology Service Division (TSD) is seeking two Senior/Specialist Application Developers to lead technical teams and oversee the development, modernization, and maintenance of enterprise applications that support agency operations and statewide transportation programs. These positions will provide technical leadership and direction for application design, development, testing, deployment, security, and ongoing maintenance across cloud and other platforms. Responsibilities include managing application portfolios, prioritizing projects and resources, establishing development standards, and implementing automated deployment processes using Continuous Integration (CI) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Both positions play a key role in advancing application modernization, ensuring compliance with security and technology standards, and delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet business needs. Strong candidates will possess application development and project management expertise, problem-solving, and team development skills, along with the ability to lead complex technology initiatives and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
Within TSD, Enterprise Applications develops, supports, modernizes, and maintains enterprise-wide applications across mainframe, client/server, cloud, content management, and vendor platforms. The division provides application development expertise, technical leadership, and ongoing support to business partners and users throughout WSDOT and the public. These positions are part of the Cloud and Vendor Modernization Team and support enterprise application portfolios across multiple business areas, including Traffic, Accounting, Aviation, and Transportation Data, GIS, and Modeling. Enterprise Applications advances TSD's strategic priorities of continuous modernization, cybersecurity, and data privacy through secure, reliable technology solutions and established project management practices.
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the TSD Application Developers may:
To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-04768m in the subject line.
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and settlements. Framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west, the area is a picturesque place to work, play and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition frame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area. Today, more than 440,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government is one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of challenging positions for about 1,570 people. You can learn about current job openings, the application process, job descriptions, pay schedule and employee benefits on the Clark County Human Resources website at https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources.
The mission of Clark County government is to enhance the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability.
