JOB
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, ReliabilityThe Information Technology Division is an internal service organization responsible for providing information technology – based products and services in support of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) agency business priorities.This position is trusted by management to develop and maintain high profile applications that support MyLNIDevPac development teams. This position is assigned activities to develop, design, and maintain enterprise level applications that are complex and mission-critical. This position supports systems in support of the ISTT and Web and Communications Division of Labor and Industries. The person in this position will contribute to the team’s success by supporting an agile framework using the software development lifecycle approach to do their daily work, using Azure Dev ops.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Here is some of what you will be doing: Application Development, including: Develops and maintains software applications, application interfaces and web services.Understands business requirements and how they translate to application features.Understands dependencies across multiple applications when developing, maintaining, and making enhancements to applications.Performs unit and integration testing.Conducts functional and non-functional testingResolves technology issues related to server environment, platform, software, and hardware requirements.Troubleshoots and debugs applications, interfaces, and web services .Application Development- Process and Documentation, including: Uses the software development lifecycle process to plan, analyze, design, develop, and test applications and application interfaces. Uses AzureDev Ops to manage source code, track work efforts, manage requirements, track bugs, manage software releases, track development tasks, and manage product backlogs.Application Development Research, including: Researches complex technical issues related to application development, database structure, application platform, configuration, application performance, security and data integrity.Stay current on trends in .NET, SQL, Java, Windows server, networking, security, database modeling, cloud computing, and integrating applications.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Things You Need To Know To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules. State employee who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice. We offer hybrid and remote work options. Remote work from a state outside of WA, requires approval. Application process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection 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. Please include the following documents with your application AND please pay special attention to the wording in #1: A cover letter listing each required qualification with supporting detail on how each requirement is met through your experience and/or training.A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. (please place these within your application). Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. *Please note: we will never call any reference without your written authorization Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again. Background Check Notice Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position. Other information A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that 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 employment 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 of that form on the first day of employment.Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the 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 later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal.Sign up for L&I Job Alerts to receive information about our newest openings: GovDelivery Did You Know? Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer. In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers. Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application 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. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer L&I employees come from all walks of life. 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 agency mission. 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 to 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. For more Information If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Steve Camerer at steve.camerer@lni.wa.gov