Job Description
Join the Future of Public Service.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative technology team within the Washington State Government. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in modernizing state infrastructure and delivering critical digital services to citizens. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Build technology that directly serves millions of Washington residents.
- Flexible Work: Hybrid work model available.
- Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Key Duties:
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud-based applications using modern frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers, product managers, and government stakeholders to define technical requirements.
- Mentor junior developers, conducting code reviews and establishing best practices for security and performance.
- troubleshoot complex system issues and optimize application performance for high-traffic environments.
- Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Ensure all software solutions comply with federal and state security compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, ISO).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience in a corporate or government environment.
- Strong proficiency in languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database management (SQL and NoSQL).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.