Senior Software Engineer, Lead DOH9003

State of Washington • Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

20h • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Software Engineer, Lead designs, codes, tests, deploys, and maintains complex applications that support Washington’s public health programs and operations. This hands-on technical lead role combines software engineering with application architecture, database development, troubleshooting, and technical guidance for other developers. The role builds and improves secure, reliable systems using modern development technologies, cloud services, and data platforms, supporting critical public health applications, reporting, services, partner organizations, and the secure handling of sensitive information.

The position is fully remote and open to Washington residents and residents of Oregon and Idaho. No regular in-person attendance is required. Occasional or infrequent travel may be expected for meetings, training, or conferences, although travel is not required to perform the duties. The position works 40 hours per week during standard DOH business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Longer hours may be needed to complete projects, meet deadlines or business demands, or during the annual legislative session. An alternative or flexible schedule may be considered with supervisory approval. The employee may be contacted outside business hours for urgent needs and may participate in scheduled standby coverage.

The work is sedentary and involves extended periods at a computer, repetitive computer use, data entry and database navigation, creating and modifying electronic documents, and using email and the internet. The employee needs reliable internet access sufficient to perform remote duties. The role regularly interacts with agency staff, managers, supervisors, legislators, governor’s office staff, local health jurisdictions, federal government, the State Board of Health, external partners, and statewide professional associations. The position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: 11 years of professional experience in one or more IT disciplines; an associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology or a closely related field plus 9 years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology or a closely related field plus 7 years of such experience. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education year for year.
• Professional experience in one or more IT disciplines, such as consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing, or maintaining computer software applications.
• Professional software development experience designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining applications.
• Recent coding and application development experience using current vendor-supported versions of tools such as SQL and .NET.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex web-based applications using .NET/C#.
• Experience developing and working with relational databases using SQL and T-SQL.
• Experience developing or integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar technologies.
• Experience using Agile methodologies and practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of software development practices related to application architecture, testing, source control, security, and deployment.
• Experience providing technical leadership, such as coordinating development work, mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, or providing technical guidance.
• Ability to complete the required online application and submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, including at least one current or recent supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information System, or a closely allied field such as Engineering or Mathematics.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices and tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Experience developing CaaS applications using technologies such as Azure Container Apps and Docker.
• Experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Portal, Azure App Services, Application Insights, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure Functions.
• Experience developing custom components, templates, and web-based applications with Dynamics 365 PaaS, Power Platform, and Dataverse.
• Experience developing custom components, templates, and web-based applications with Salesforce PaaS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain complex enterprise applications and secure, high-quality production code.
• Lead technical architecture and implementation of application solutions, cloud-hosted services, and system integrations that meet business and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain database solutions, data integrations, and reporting tools using SQL Server, Azure Synapse Analytics, and business intelligence platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, database, performance, and security issues through technical analysis and root-cause investigation.
• Lead technical quality practices, including code reviews, automated testing, performance analysis, version control, and continuous integration and deployment.
• Guide and mentor developers by assigning work, communicating technical standards, reviewing deliverables, and providing hands-on coaching.
• Plan and implement system upgrades, technology transitions, and application improvements to maintain reliability and address changing business needs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, implementation plans, and development standards that promote consistent, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Support public health emergency preparedness and response activities when required.
• Assist, if possible, with emergency or urgent business needs outside business hours and participate in standby coverage as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
• Resources to support employees now and help them plan for the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree