Climate Pollution Reduction Lead Software Engineer (IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist)

About the position

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Software Engineer (IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program. This position is located at the Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA, and requires the candidate to live within a commutable distance from the duty station. The position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options, with a minimum of one day per week required in the office. The application timeline indicates that candidates should apply by February 19, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after February 19th may not be considered. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will support Washington State's climate protection work by developing and maintaining critical systems that further climate initiatives. You will work on highly visible projects that are relied upon by various stakeholders, including Ecology staff, legislators, partner agencies, and industry users.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement applications and the technical architecture for all CPRP environmental information management systems.
• Develop and implement data management and data migration strategies.
• Evaluate new software development products and programming languages, and make recommendations to ensure we are keeping pace with industry best practices.
• Independently code, test, and implement highly-complex application architecture, custom components, and web services; write re-usable code.
• Conduct code reviews of other software engineers' projects to ensure system integration.
• Assist the IT Business Analyst to gather end-user requirements and collaborate with project teams to design applications to meet business needs.
• Advise and mentor other software development staff in the areas of application architecture, database design, and programming.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in computer application development and maintenance.
• Experience must include one year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead.
• Advanced-level knowledge in .NET Framework, MVC, C#.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.
• Experience in analyzing, designing, developing, testing, normalizing, installing, and implementing agency databases.
• Writing T-SQL for creating schemas, stored procedures, views, and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) ETL packages.
• Education in Computer Science, Information Technology, STEM, or a related field, or completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology.

Nice-to-haves

• A Bachelor's degree with focus on programming/software engineering.
• Four years of information technology experience programming web-based software applications or developing information systems architecture using Microsoft development technologies.
• Professional experience consulting, designing, programming, maintenance, and/or support work for moderate risk software applications and databases.
• Familiarity with Washington's Climate Commitment Act laws and rules.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Waiver
• Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Programs
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commute Trip Reduction Incentives