Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at [email protected]. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
Position and Salary
The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full-time IT Application Developer, Senior/Specialist in the Information Services Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is not union-represented.
IT App Development - Sr/Spec salary range 08IT: $97,356 - $130,992 (Effective 7/1/2025) | $99,300 - $133,608 (Effective 7/1/2026)
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:
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Employees within the information technology professional structure who are in the entry, journey, and senior/specialist levels designated as and performing all the duties of a supervisor will receive 5% supervisory pay differential.
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Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
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Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.
The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.
Excellent benefits
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:
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Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
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A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
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Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!
About the Information Services Division
The Information Services Division (ISD) provides strategic technology leadership, support and consulting for legal technologies and platforms.
ISD leads the design, development, and delivery of all AGO technology systems and applications, including enterprise infrastructure, voice services and secure network environments. The division also maintains the operations of software and cloud platforms (private and public) to provide AGO staff access to their confidential work product and communications, ensuring solutions are tailored to the AGO’s unique legal and operational needs.
ISD has multiple units that provide project management and business analysis service, electronic library services, custom software development, business intelligence, data management services, and eDiscovery litigation technical support. Through rigorous governance and cybersecurity controls. ISD ensures compliance with state governance policies/standards and that all technology services function properly and securely.
Duties and Essential Functions of an IT App Development - Sr/Spec
This position uses an agile development methodology, innovation and creativity to complete assignments. The position provides supervision and expert level architecture, analysis, design, development, implementation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for division specific and agency-wide, and high risk/high impact, mission-critical custom developed applications, off the shelf software customizations, system integrations and databases.
Responsibilities include:
Provides software development, architecture, design and maintenance for new projects, enhancements, off the shelf software customizations and software integrations:
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Serves as a technical leader on highly complex software or application development efforts.
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Evaluates new software development products and programming languages and makes recommendations to ensure consistency with industry best practices.
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Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies, tools, and approaches to improve system functionality, efficiency, and maintainability.
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Proactively monitors system performance to identify emerging issues.
Participates in business analysis and prioritization for software development projects:
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Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements, and solve business needs through developing custom software solutions.
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Defines and analyzes IT problems, conducts in-depth research, and provides recommendations on solutions based on business and technical requirements.
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Liaises with technical, business and stakeholder groups, communicating effectively between the two entities.
Provides oversight and supervision to the Software Development Team:
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Utilizes performance management tools to create and maintain successful teams resulting in an environment where employees are valued and respected.
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Provides leadership, mentoring, coaching and education to develop and maintain effective, well-trained teams based on performance standards. Leads by example to provide guidance to IT staff.
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Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and support of development team initiatives.
This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification which may include positions with different lengths or permanency of appointment, beyond those specifically listed here.
Required Qualifications
Option 1: Nine (9) years of information technology experience such as architecting, analyzing, designing, or programming software applications.
Option 2: An Associate’s or Technical degree in Computer Science OR equivalent AND Seven (7) years of information technology experience such as architecting, analyzing, designing, or programming software applications.
Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science OR equivalent AND Five (5) years of information technology experience such as architecting, analyzing, designing, or programming software applications.
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Additionally, provide proof of at least two-years’ experience within the past four years, and demonstrate proficiency developing applications and other software solutions using the following programming skills, languages, software and/or programs:
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ASP.NET, C#, MVC Framework
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JavaScript, HTML, CSS
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Microsoft.NET Framework Libraries (4.0 or above)
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SQL and Transact-SQL
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And the following integrated developing environment tools:
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Microsoft Visual Studio or equivalent
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SQL Server Management Studio or equivalent
Additional Desirable Skills & Abilities
Experience within the past three years with the following programming skills, languages, software and/or programs:
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Agile software development methodologies
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Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX), jQuery
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Drupal / WordPress development
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ORMs – NHibernate, Entity Framework
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Telerik – Kendo User Interface (UI), ASP.NET AJAX
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Web Services – ASP.NET Web API, XML Web Services
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SQL Reporting Services (SSRS)
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SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
About the Washington State Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:
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Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
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Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
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Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
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And much more!
Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state’s interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO here.
Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
Application Instructions
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
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A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
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A current resume detailing experience and education.
Read the Following Information Completely:
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Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
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You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
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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, completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
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A resume will not substitute for completing the “work experience” section of the application.
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All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
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The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at [email protected]. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected]. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or [email protected].
