Develops options and recommendations for information technology designs and solutions to meet business requirements and resolve identified business problems within Washington’s judicial branch of government.
Reporting to the Architecture and Strategy Manager, this expert level professional works under general supervision and decision-making is carried out according to established guidelines and defined rules/procedures, although some areas require interpretation and/or development of possible approaches. Interacts regularly with executive leadership, agency management, all levels of division staff, and staff assigned to specific projects.
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity
Administrative Office of the Courts
IT Solutions Architect
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.
Job #: 2026-67
Status: Regular, Full-Time*
Location: Olympia, Washington
Salary: Range 74: $100,488 - $131,868 per year (DOQ).
Opens: July 28, 2026
Closes: August 16, 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 in Olympia
Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
A Bachelor’s degree in an information technology discipline; Master’s degree or post-graduate work preferred; AND:
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At least four (4) years of senior level experience in development and design of complex IT systems including substantive experience providing architectural guidance and/or supervision to developers/teams as an Architect or Lead Developer/Engineer;
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Substantive experience working across expansive, multiple areas of software, hardware, networking, and integration of diverse technology areas for architecting front-end, back-end, data analytics or cloud-based solutions using a variety of appropriate technologies.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Leadership and interpersonal skills to work across boundaries and to establish and maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, management, and others; mentors and works effectively with people of different abilities/skills by using a high level of Emotional Intelligence
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Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; ability to communicate proficiently in written reports as well as delivering information through presentations
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Proficient in utilizing Microsoft 365 products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, and others, with expertise appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.
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Communication skills that facilitate effective, appropriate information exchanges at all levels within the AOC and the Washington Courts
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Ability to present complex ideas and designs to a variety of technical or non-technical stakeholders
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Strong facilitation/negotiation skills; ability to interface with and influence people at multiple levels within the organization.
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Skill in research methods and practices
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Understands customer expectations and ensures work meets those expectations
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Ability to estimate project effort, staffing, and financials; skill to manage time, and resources to accomplish goals and objectives
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Ability to logically integrate information to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans and solutions; prioritization; effective time management
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Ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems in a consultative manner bringing problems together with recommendations for solutions
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Ability to multi-task and effectively coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
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Ability to identify risks and outcomes associated with courses of action; ability to develop action plans/strategies for the purpose of ensuring the desired outcome
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Ability to accomplish work objectives in cooperation with agency, court and state colleagues and officials
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Ability to achieve excellent results with little need for direct/oversight
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Ability to accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work
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Ability to exercise judgment and make timely, sound, strategic decisions and recommendations consistent with organizational objectives
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Broad IT generalist knowledge with an understanding of applications, data, and hardware; along with proven skills, business acumen, and discipline to ensure alignment among solution, business, and IT architecture
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Proficient in all aspects of designing and constructing application systems; as well as in developing requirements, use cases, and design specifications for new and existing applications.
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Strong project management knowledge and understanding of the software development life cycle such as waterfall, SCRUM, and/or Agile.
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Ability to adjust priorities in rapidly changing environments, work well under pressure, and provide technical leadership in multiple projects concurrently.
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Proven ability to work effectively with business analysts, other architects, application development and testing staff, project managers and managers within a large matrix organization.
For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
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Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
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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, citizenship or immigration 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 (360) 704-4143, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to [email protected].
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 identity 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 www.uscis.gov
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 applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
