DSHS ALTSA IT App Development - Journey

We’re looking to hire web-based Application Developers for the Aging and Long Term Support Administration (ALTSA). The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) IT unit provides development and operational support for information systems and applications for ODHH stakeholders, contractors, and staff. This position reports to ODHH IT Manager. This position also works with the department’s IT-centric groups with ALTSA and DSHS and other IT groups indirectly.

This journey level position is responsible for developing and maintaining current and future interactive web-based applications for the ODHH and other projects as needed, that interface with SQL Server databases, application interfaces, and web service endpoints within the DSHS and Aging Long Term Services Administration (ALTSA) and other state agencies.

This position provides administration, consultation, installation, and support for applications primarily related to the ODHH information systems and applications, but may also be utilized for other projects as needed. Join us today on our mission to Transform Lives!

Some of what you’ll do
Develop, manage, and support the programming function, modules of code, and/or .Net classes by using .Net framework.
Test, implement, code, analyze and develop data and business logic layers to interface with the ODHH information systems.
Manage, perform, and execute the quality assurance efforts for complex system development efforts on ODHH applications.
Assist developer(s) with coding, development, and maintenance.
Serve as a journey level developer to determine the latest technology among application development and database such as object-oriented programming and methodology by using .Net, GitHub, Entity Framework, LINQ, MVC, and C#.
Use software diagnostic tools for development and database to identify and either resolve or refer problems.
Develop and analyze data integrity and ensure and manage quality assurance and/or application testing.

Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Work M-F 8-5 with flex time/hybrid telework available at Manager's discretion.
Work evenings and weekends to resolve any information; Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.
Some overnight travel possible.

Questions? Please contact kathy.simmons@dshs.wa.gov and reference #01321.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

NOTE: Employees of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available once an offer of employment is made.