Programmer (IT Application Development - Journey)

Full Time
Tumwater, WA
Posted
Job description
Description


The Department of Revenue's (DOR) Information Services division is looking for an accomplished Programmer ( IT Application Developer) to join the Miscellaneous Applications team in the E-Commerce & Business Systems section. This team is responsible for supporting Miscellaneous Application systems, processes and end users. Systems maintained, developed or modified for Revenue allows for more efficiency to users and provides more accurate and timely reporting of tax dollars.
Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.

Please review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified.

Duties

In this position, you will be expected to maintain and develop applications and services for the Miscellaneous Applications systems.

This will include:


  • Complete development and maintenance assignments that are accurate and on time using DOR standard tools and procedures, via:
    • Solicitation of customer requirements to understand business needs.
    • Designing and programming following DOR IS guidelines, the direction of supervisor and architects, and industry best practices.
    • Using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, ADO.NET, Entity Framework, WCF, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, and Transact SQL, and more to write and debug web applications, services, and batch jobs.
  • Independently respond to complex processing problems and questions from customers on existing applications.
  • Maintain knowledge of the Miscellaneous Applications systems and processes, and when applicable seek and communicate performance or other improvements.
  • Prepare and provide technical support for code deployments following appropriate policies/procedures, ensuring minimal risk or impact to customers.
  • Individually and as a team member, plan and prioritize development and project work. Tasks include:
    • Create and follow work plans to complete assignments on time.
    • Provide information to the project manager and/or supervisor for estimating and planning project work; prepare work breakdowns.
    • Communicate change, risks, or any issues that may impact prioritization of work to supervisor and/or project manager.
    • Coordinate work efforts across multiple teams within the division such as testing, database management requests, and development requiring interface with applications managed by development teams, and application support.
    • Write and maintain system and support documentation.

You may also review journey level developers’ work products, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Collaboration with other team members, and contributing to group solutions through constructive feedback, ideas, and suggestions is essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

Four years development experience maintaining and enhancing applications using various development languages such as, but not limited to: C#, .Net Framework, MS SQL Server, JavaScript, CSS.

AND

Proficiency with MS Office Software products such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Desirable qualifications include:

  • A Bachelor's degree in an information technology field with an emphasis in software development.
  • Experience supporting production systems.
To be considered:
  • Complete your online application in detail, as it will be used as your initial resume.
  • Attach a cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications of this position.

To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number and date of birth.

Questions?

Hello, my name is Lance, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.

Please contact any part of the Staffing team at Jobs@dor.wa.gov or give me a call (360) 704-5725.

Supplemental Information

Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. Please reach out to the HR Office at DORHRMedical@DOR.WA.GOV if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

At Revenue, we put employee safety first and foremost. This is why we will use every resource possible to ensure this hiring process stays within the current guidelines related to COVID-19. If selected to move forward, please be aware interviews may be conducted virtually using a webcam teleconferencing method.

The Human Resource Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

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.

The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.

If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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