Senior Software Engineer Supervisor: Virtual

Salary : $94,524.00 - $127,176.00 Annually Location : Multiple Locations Statewide, WA Job Type: Project (limited duration) Remote Employment: Remote Optional Job Number: Department: Employment Security Department Opening Date: 11/01/2024 Closing Date: 11/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step Description This is a project position expected to last through June 2026. This position is eligible for the 5% IT supervisor premium in addition to the listed compensation. ESD is seeking a Senior Software Engineer Supervisor (IT Application Development Senior Specialist) to join our dynamic Leave & Care Technology team at the Employment Security Department (ESD). The ideal candidate will have proficiency in agile software development and a strong understanding of service-oriented design and development using technologies such as C#, Core, MS Dynamic 365, Azure DevOps and T-SQL are essential. The successful candidate will be a proven leader with the ability to mentor and guide a diverse team of technical professionals. They will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions through agile processes and scrum methodologies. This role requires excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business domains. The candidate should be adept at collaborating with product management, project architects, team leads, and business analysts to design, develop, implement, and maintain technology systems that support the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program (PFML). In addition to technical expertise, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills, fostering an inclusive and adaptable work environment. They will be responsible for establishing and enforcing best practices and standards within their team, conducting code reviews, and ensuring compliance with accessibility, security, privacy, and performance standards. The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, while maintaining a focus on quality and performance, is crucial for success in this role. Duties Ensure quality code and solutions standards are implemented within the team . This includes: As senior developer/engineer and/or team lead, establish and communicate best-practice standards for development staff and vendors Review team technical output for quality throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Assess and approve the inclusion of high-risk components into codebase following review Design and lead application development for target solutions within development teams and across Leave and Care technology. This includes: Lead team to design, develop, and implement new features, systems, and processes Develop high quality solutions and help others to take on the most challenging engineering work Direct optimizations and improvements to eliminate technical debt within applications, services, and systems Consult with product owners, business SMEs and IT management on proper technical solution. This includes: Act as conduit for team reaching out to technical domain peers and business SME's when necessary, including inside and outside the Leave and Care Division Translate business needs into comprehensive technical solutions by understanding constraints, dependencies, and requirements Advise on amount of effort needed for changes To request a detailed position description, click here. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a closely related field and seven (7) years of progressive experience in information technology that includes software architecture, software development, computer programming and/or software systems administration. OR: 11 or more years of progressive experience in information technology that includes software development, computer programming and/or software systems administration may substitute for the education requirements. AND: 3 years of supervisory experience in software application development for large and complex systems, preferably in a government environment. 3 or more years of experience with agile software development Demonstrated knowledge in C#, , MS Dynamic 365 development and deployment, Azure DevOps pipelines, GIT repositories, T-SQL, Azure Cloud Services, SaaS (Software as a Service) development and deployment, and API integration. Demonstrated experience with Agile software development methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban, and experience with the full application life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Experience with DevOps best practices for CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) within an Azure environment is highly valued. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical and Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check. Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy. Additionally, we ask that you not include photographs or external links within your documents. Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete. Supplemental Information Ourdrive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self. Opportunity for All We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact or at or the , Washington Relay Service 711. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact or (360) or toll free (877) , Washington Relay 711. This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC . Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 01 Are you a current or former Washington State government employee? Yes No 02 Have you attached your cover letter and resume to your application? Please ensure both documents are included as they are crucial for the evaluation process. Yes No 03 What experience do you bring to this position? Bachelor's degree in computer science, informationtechnology or a closely related field and 7 yearsof progressive experience in information technology thatincludes software architecture, software development,computer programming and/or software systemsadministration. A combination of 11 yearsof progressive experience in information technology thatincludes software architecture, software development,computer programming and/or software systemsadministration. Other None of the above 04 Please describe your experience listed in the above question 05 Which of the following experiences would you bring to the position. 3 years of supervisory experience in softwareapplication development for large and complex systems,preferably in a government environment.Three (3) years of supervisory experience in softwareapplication development for large and complex systems. 3 or more years of experience with agilesoftware development. Demonstrated knowledge in C#, Core, MS Dynamic 365,Azure DevOps pipelines, GIT repositories, T-SQL, Azure Cloud Services,SaaS (Software as a Service) development and deployment, and APIintegration. Demonstrated skills in understanding the full applicationlife cycle activities of standard Application Life CycleMethodologies including (Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall,etc.) None of the above 06 Please describe your experience listed in the above question. 07 ESD How did you hear about this job opportunity? WorkSource Center or Website () Washington State Employee Referral ESD Employee Referral Employment Security Department's job web page: Monster College/university career fair or website LinkedIn Facebook VERG Craigslist CareerBuilder Diversity Jobs Handshake Other Required Question

Created: 2024-11-05