Senior Application Developer

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Application Developer serves as a senior developer responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO) enterprise applications and relational database systems. This position architects and maintains secure, scalable software solutions that support core agency functions, including auctions, investments, minerals management, real estate management, and financial reporting. The role provides advanced expertise in application architecture, database design, DevOps processes, and system integrations to ensure high system performance, data integrity, and reliable technology services supporting CLO’s fiduciary mission.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise application development and relational database management.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Proficiency in .NET (C#), modern web frameworks (e.g., Angular or comparable), and advanced SQL Server development, including T-SQL, performance tuning, and database administration.
Experience with source control, DevOps environments, production releases, and application lifecycle management.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a senior or technical lead responsible for code review and production deployment approval.
Experience in public-sector or regulated IT environments.
Experience supporting financial, auction, leasing, or asset management systems.
Knowledge of secure coding practices, cybersecurity standards, and disaster recovery processes.

Responsibilities

Applies advanced knowledge of enterprise application architecture, relational database design, secure coding practices, and DevOps methodologies to develop, maintain, and optimize mission-critical systems.
Designs scalable software solutions; ensures database integrity and performance; evaluates system architecture; implements security controls; and exercises independent technical judgment to support secure, reliable, and high-performing agency operations.
Supports and maintains application-level disaster recovery and data replication processes to ensure business continuity.
Administer source control and DevOps environments, manage versioning and code repositories, and oversee controlled release of application updates to development, testing, and production environments.
Conduct code reviews, enforce development standards, and ensure production deployments follow documented change management and security protocols.
Collaborate with IT leadership and technical staff to prioritize development efforts, estimate timelines, and coordinate implementation of enhancements.
Assist in long-range technology planning and modernization efforts.
Designs and implements secure, scalable application solutions that support agency business systems, including minerals management, real estate management, auctions, investments, and financial reporting.
Works within established enterprise architecture standards to develop well-structured, maintainable systems using .NET (C#), Angular, and related technologies while ensuring system performance, reliability, and security.
Leads full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and post-production support.
Ensures development standards, version control, and release processes are followed to maintain system reliability and operational continuity.
Serve as the primary application-level database administrator for the agency’s proprietary systems.
Design and maintain database structures, stored procedures, views, and functions using T-SQL best practices.
Monitor and optimize database performance, ensure data integrity, manage user access permissions, and implement security controls to safeguard sensitive financial and trust asset information.
Diagnose and resolve database issues to prevent service disruption and data loss.
Design, develop, and maintain enterprise reporting solutions using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or comparable tools.
Collaborate with agency divisions to gather reporting requirements, analyze data structures, optimize queries, and ensure accurate and timely delivery of operational and financial reports supporting fiduciary decision-making.
Partner with division leadership and subject matter experts to analyze business processes, identify system gaps, and recommend technical improvements.
Develop system enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support evolving statutory and operational requirements.
Provide advanced technical support to agency leadership and staff.
Assist users during mission-critical activities such as auctions and financial operations, both onsite and offsite as required.
Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and maintain comprehensive system documentation and training materials.
Use AI to drive and support development. Integrate AI processes into applications or use AI to support workflows in applications.

Benefits

Generous Benefits Allowance: Up to $21,934.08 annually, based on family size, to help cover the cost of benefits
Comprehensive Insurance Options: Choose from a variety of plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Retirement: Pathfinder 401K with up to a 7% match
Generous Leave: Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
Paid Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays each year
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may receive up to six weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child after completing two years of service.
Employee Discounts: Access discounts with a variety of companies and vendors
Longevity Bonus: Receive a bonus after two years of service, with annual bonuses thereafter
Compensatory Time: Available for both FLSA exempt and nonexempt employees
Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support and helpful resources for you and your family