LI IT Application Development Supervisor

DescriptionOur Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.Washington is America''s Top State according to U.S. News (2021) and we provide one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. Here at the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), we believe that your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington''s 3.3 million workers. Learn more about L&I, the employer of choice .Please note: this position is eligible to receive IT Supervisor Premium pay of 5%.Please Note: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Application review will begin immediately, and the position may be filled at any time. It is in the applicant''s best interest to apply early. This position supervises an application development team. They will mentor, lead, and develop in the area of .NET technologies, coding standards and best practices, the software development lifecycle, and other emerging technologies. They will partner closely with the agency''s Architecture team, serve as an authority responsible for oversight, designing, developing, implementing, executing, and maintaining high profile applications and solutions. Guides the application developers in their daily work, and serves as a technical escalation point for them.This position researches, recommends and applies emerging and evolving technologies to current and future business needs at the operational and tactical level. Provides short and long term strategic and architectural planning for custom developed applications and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to support the Services Development Program business functions. If this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now! Per Governor Inslee''s Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) , state employees must be fully vaccinated. Your vaccine status will be verified by Human Resources prior to your first day of employment. Please contact Steve Camerer at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] if you need information on medical or religious accommodation. The vaccine mandate applies to all employees regardless of teleworking status. As L&I begins to allow for staff re-entry into the workforce, the incumbent of this position may be expected to report to an L&I facility or field office (duty station) for work activities. At that time, discussions about this position may be eligible for continued telework in accordance with L&I''s telework policy. Telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. When asked to work in the office, the duty station for this position is: Tumwater, Washington.DutiesSome of what you will do:Application Development Supervisor, including:Develops technology roadmaps for highly-complex applications that have significant statewide agency impact. Leads projects to integrate new and existing technologies with existing technologies by defining, assigning activities and tasks, and monitors work to ensure timely completion. Guides, mentors, and supervises developers, testers, and SDETs in the execution of solutions. Plans, analyzes, and designs applications or enhancements for systems that are high risk, high impact and mission critical. Designs, develops, and implements solutions using Microsoft .NET technologies, Transact SQL, SQL Server databases, Java, Software as a Service (SaaS), and/or Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) so that systems are compliant with agency and industry standards.Recommends system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives.Architects, designs, and develops secure applications. Application Development, including:Develops and maintains software applications, application interfaces and web services.Serves as a technical advisor who is responsible for assisting management in coordinating work items for a number of applications.Develops, maintains and make enhancements to applications. Develops prototypes that enable business functionality. Leads staff or works independently to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technology issues relating to applications, environment, platform, software, or hardware. Participates in Problem Management to identify permanent solutions.Application Development-Process and Documentation, including:Uses the software development lifecycle (SDLC) process to plan, analyze, design, develop, and test applications and application interfaces. ? Uses configuration management, change management, and project management skills. Ensures the delivery of technology solutions by using technology standards and procedures that are in alignment with the technology direction of LNI.Documents technical specifications, network diagrams, application functionality, deployment plans, and software release notes to fully support applications.Application Development Research, including:Researches complex technical issues related to application development, database structure, application platform, configuration, application performance, security and data integrity. Stays abreast of technical trends and issues as technology evolves. ? Researches emergent technologies and independently makes determination for use and implementation Researches advantages and disadvantages of custom development and Commercial off the Shelf Software (COTS). QualificationsRequired:A Bachelor''s degree or higher related to Computer Science, Computer Programming, or a closely aligned field ANDFour (4) years of recent professional experience: Developing and enhancing applications using Visual Studio, C, VB.Net, ASP.Net, HTML, CSS, JavaScript XML, JQuery, MWM or MVC, WPF, ADO, WCF, JSON • Writing and accessing database code using T-SQL, stored procedures, and Entity Framework • Performing unit testing Applying development standards in a managed environment ORAn Associate''s degree in a related field may substitute for a Bachelor''s degree with six (6) years of recent experience noted above. OR 8 years of combined education and qualifications as noted aboveSupplemental InformationApplication Process: The top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement. As part of our hiring process, we require an employment reference for the preferred candidate from their current or most recent supervisor.Please include the following documents with your application: A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. DO NOT attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including listing the Governor Mandate as a reason for leaving employment, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will reject your application. If we reject your application, we are doing so to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will need to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.Other Information:Offer of hire is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record history review. Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver''s license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.This position is represented bythe Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment. Please note: This announcement may be used to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.Positions requiring skills assessments are administered using CodeSignal. Applicants who are selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when you are ready, but the invitation to complete their assessment will expire 3 days after this invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it at a later time. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal. Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] . Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EmployerHere at Labor & Industries our employees come from all walks of life as do we. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency''s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Steve Camerer at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]

Created: 2025-11-15