Description About WSDOT

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!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and motivated technology professional to join the Applications Modernization Team within Technology Services Division’s (TSD) Enterprise Applications. In this role, you will develop, support, modernize, and maintain major cloud-hosted and on-premises applications serving multiple WSDOT business areas. The position will specialize in the development, support, and modernization of TRAINS 4 Integrated Data Layer C# interfaces and APIs, as well as the Angular-based Work Order Crosswalk front-end application.

The successful candidate will perform system design, installation, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, technical support, development, and problem resolution while advancing cloud-first development and application modernization efforts. A strong candidate will possess C# and API development experience, Angular development skills, application modernization experience, cloud and on-premises technology expertise, and effective communication and project management skills.

What to Expect

TSD Enterprise Applications Modernization Team provides application development, technical expertise, leadership, and support for solutions across the agency, including mainframe, client/server, cloud, content management, and vendor applications. The division’s work supports WSDOT business partners, users, and the traveling public while aligning with TSD’s strategic focus on continuous modernization, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

Through strong project management practices and a focus on modern, secure application portfolios, the Applications Modernization Team works to continuously improve and modernize the applications and codebases that support WSDOT’s mission. Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the IT Application Developer will:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain web applications, interfaces, and APIs for multiple business units.
• Use standard tools to analyze and optimize code and systems for performance and resource utilization.
• Perform applications, interface, and API diagnostics using logging, tracing, and other techniques.
• Work closely with subject matter experts and business analysts to translate business requirements into secure, sustainable technology solutions; establish requirements and project expectations.
• Research and implement industry and statewide security standards; learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Ensures proper use of encryption for transmission and storage of sensitive data.
• Ensure that all applications follow all agency security best practices and implement static analysis scanning processes.
• Conduct application reviews and assessments for modernization opportunities.
• Implement performance tuning in alignment with customer needs.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Full Stack Application Developer: Demonstrated ability to design, develop, enhance, and maintain full stack applications, interfaces, and APIs utilizing contemporary front-end (e.g., Angular.js) and backend (e.g., C#, ASP.NET MVC/Core) technologies.
• C# & .NET Frameworks: Extensive experience developing, maintaining, and modernizing software solutions using current versions of the C# language and supported .NET frameworks, including the implementation of Web API, ASP.NET Webforms and ASP.NET MVC architectures.
• Database Design & Development: Proven expertise in developing, optimizing, and maintaining database components within Microsoft SQL Server environments, including stored procedures, queries, data transformations, schemas, and views.
• Implementation & Testing of Technical Solutions: Demonstrated capability to interpret and implement technical specifications, perform thorough application and API testing, troubleshoot intricate codebases, and accurately estimate development effort.
• Interpersonal Communication: Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers to understand needs, communicate solutions, and resolve application-related issues and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, peers, and stakeholders.
• Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to provide effective customer service by identifying customer needs, isolating application problems or requirements, assisting with resolution through coding and testing, and verifying results.
• Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Takes action to meet the needs of others.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have:

• Azure Technologies: Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Azure technologies to develop, deploy, support, and maintain applications and system components.
• Git-Based Source Control: Demonstrated experience using Git-based source control to manage application code, track changes, and support collaborative development.
• Azure DevOps: Demonstrated experience using Azure DevOps to support application development, source control, testing, deployment, and project activities.
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS): Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting reports using SSRS.
• ASP.NET MVC Razor Pages: Demonstrated experience developing, enhancing, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications using ASP.NET MVC Razor Pages.

Important Notes

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code. This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave: In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance: Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future: WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more.

How to Apply

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. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies.

NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment. Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-01865 in the subject line.