Software Developer
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Thurston County, WA - USA
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Job Summary
- Description
The Software Developer is responsible for the development configuration integration testing and deployment of complex agency-wide information systems to address the business requirements of the Administrative Office of the Courts. This position provides journey-level expertise to software development functions including integrations with existing systems.
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity
Administrative Office of the Courts
Software Developer
Information Services Division
Our Mission: To advance the timely effective and equitable operations of the Washington State judicial branch.
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity inclusion accountability and teamwork.It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
POSITION DETAILS
Job #:2026-46
Status:Regular Full-Time*
Location: Olympia Washington
Salary: Range 68: $84984 - $111504 per year (DOQ).
Opens: May 28 2026
Closes:June 18 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.
WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.
This position requires at least two (2) days per week working onsite at AOC facilities
- Duties
- Develops and maintains functionality used by software applications including change management security and authentication application distribution support for data access search routines system wide configurations and reports.
- Collaborates with project managers business analysts and other IT resources to develop IT applications/software using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- May serve as the technical leader on moderately complex software or application development efforts.
- Analyzes IT problems conducts in-depth research and provides recommendations on solutions based on business and technical requirements.
- Reviews and comments on functional and technical specifications written by AOC staff.
- Develops applications and software solutions using assigned languages platforms and frameworks.
- Creates and maintains technical documentation for research and reference.
- Performs initial unit and system testing using both manual and automated test processes with all assignments and work products being delivered to ensure they are working as expected.
- Participates with senior staff in design reviews of applications software systems and services.
- Collaborates with other developers and the test team to assist in testing as development progresses.
- Coordinates and performs in-depth tests including end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
- Creates documentation for ISD staff to deploy developed solutions to various environments.
- Maintains IT applications and associated components in collaboration with the application support team.
- Proactively monitors system performance to identify emerging issues.
- Evaluates results of integration efforts then reports and make recommendations based on findings.
- Responds to customer service requests and provides journey-level troubleshooting problem resolution and consulting.
- Communicates system problems and issues to key stakeholders including both technical and business end users.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Qualifications
A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties responsibilities and competencies of the Software Developer may substitute for the qualifications listed.
A Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science OR closely allied field AND:
- Four (4) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:
- Three (3) years of experience developing and enhancing applications using C# .NET MS Entity Framework MS Power Platform.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Platform including Power Apps and Power Automate.
- Experience using the Microsoft technology stack to automate workflows and integrate applications and tools.
- Experience developing and implementing technical solutions in SharePoint Online M365 and similar platforms.
- Working knowledge of REST API and JSON.
- Experience implementing cloud-based solutions using low-code/no-code platforms.
- Working knowledge in software development methodologies design and implementation.
- Skill using version control systems web services and/or automated build/deploy agents.
- General knowledge of the fundamentals of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Enterprise Architecture.
- Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 products including Teams Outlook Word OneNote PowerPoint and others with expertise appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
- Four (4) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:
- Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
- Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
- This position is not overtime eligible.
The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender pregnancy race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived) use of a service animal marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status age HIV or Hepatitis C status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format please contact the AOC Human Resource Office at or fax or via email to.
Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.
AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job.
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