.Net Developer (ITS5)

The Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL) helps ensure all children in Washington have high-quality early learning opportunities that prepare them for success in school and life. We work in partnership with parents, families, caregivers, and early learning professionals to offer information and resources that support healthy child development. Learn more about DEL at www.del.wa.gov.

DEL is located in beautiful and pristine northwest Washington in Olympia and within walking distance of the farmer’s market, small shops and restaurants in the downtown core, and the waterfront and marina on Budd Bay. Traffic congestion is minimal compared to the I5 and 405 corridors, and we are offer free parking for all staff.

At DEL we are committed to our mission and enthusiastic about the opportunities we have to make a positive impact on the state’s poorest families and their children to prepare the children to enter kindergarten on equal footing with other children. This commitment is shared among all job classes and programs, including fiscal, licensing, subsidy, children’s programs and professional development, and IT works closely with our business partners to deliver business transformation projects to provide the tools and systems they need to perform their jobs efficiently in providing services.

Position Overview

This position serves as an expert-level .Net Developer (ITS-5). This position will provide leadership and technical expertise in application programming and analysis for the MERIT team. This position will be responsible for designing, developing and integrating various applications in support of the Early Start Act as well as the Enterprise Data Governance Analytics and Reporting system (EDGAR). This includes, but is not limited to, Early Achievers, Professional Development and other IT systems as they relate to early learning programs in our state. This position will work closely with the DEL appointed project manager and business analyst in developing and executing a work plan based on the needs of the business. This position provides the highest level of technical support and database knowledge for the MERIT team and ensures that security best practices are met and implemented.

DEL Offers:
Comprehensive compensation packages

Training and development opportunities

The fulfillment of providing efficient services for children

Flexible work schedules

A positive and collaborative work environment

Key Responsibilities

Primary job duties include, but are not limited to:
Design, develop, analyze and maintain the MERIT web application, web services and console applications.

To provide business users with a system to document and recognize the professional achievements of early care & education and school-age professionals in the State of Washington.

MERIT Data Integration

Design and develop the relational data sources used throughout the MERIT application, responsible for handling the storage, organization and security of information contained in the MERIT relational database systems. This position will be responsible for testing, debugging and troubleshooting complex database or data issues.

Research & Analytics

Independently produce reports and analytics on key program data that contribute to the outcomes of the MERIT program and all associated data systems.

Following the Agile process

A collaborative and cooperative approach between all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor Degree or higher in Computer Science or closely allied field including 9 semesters hours or 15 quarter hours in computer science courses from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.

OR

Four (4) years of experience in each of the following, which can be concurrent with other IT experience

Programming in c# .Net, ASP.NET and MVC or similar design patterns

Using Microsoft Entity Framework for data access

Using client-side scripting technologies to improve user experience

Ability to translate a data model or logical database design into an actual physical database implementation and to manage that database once it has been implemented.

Experience in data security to ensure that only authorized users have access to data.

Experience in performance management and tuning.

Effectively identify critical information for data analysis.

Modeling, normalization and conceptual and logical design.

Conduct requirements definition sessions with program staff in order to understand their business/data needs.

Experience in requirements elicitation, documentation, and other business analysis tasks and methodologies.

Demonstrated expert-level skills and abilities in SQL Server Database development. Including:

T-SQL programming: stored procedures, reports, or ad hoc queries.

A minimum of 4 years’ experience in application development experience using Visual Studio C# ASP.NET, and working with Entity Framework technologies.

Experience in analysis and design.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with Octopus Deploy

Experience with Jquery, knockout, Automapper, Ninject, Datatables.net, Bootstrap

Experience working with contracted developers

Knowledge of the DEL programming framework and patterns

Experience in SCRUM, Agile, and iterative development processes.

Supplemental Information

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) which contains a “union security” provision. This means that, as a condition of employment, you must either join the union and pay union dues or pay the union a representation or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay status.

Application Procedure

To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply online via www.careers.wa.gov . In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position.

1. Your chronological resume/work history depicting work experience and/or education that support your letter of interest

2. A list of at least 3 professional references including names, professional titles, and current phone numbers.

3. Letter of Interest indicating how you meet the qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position.

4. Completed Supplemental Questions

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:
Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.

You may not reapply for this posting for 30 days.

The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “work experience” and “education” sections of your application in www.careers.wa.gov.

A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.

All information may be verified and documentation may be required. For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact Dianne Dorsey at (360) 725-4922 or dianne.dorsey@del.wa.gov .

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com .

The Washington State Department of Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at 360. 725.4922. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1.

The State of Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer