Java Developer

Java Developer

IT Application Development - Senior Specialist

Full Time | Permanent

Salary Range: $88,248 - $115,824 Annually

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions.

This position may be telework eligible upon a conversation with the position supervisor. Work may be

The Washington State department of Corrections has an exciting opportunity for qualified individuals to join the Application Development Java team as a senior Java Developer! This role is responsible for independent critical thinking, analysis, and translation of business need as developed by the Business Analysis Unit as pertains to the Offender Management Network Information (OMNI) system.

OMNI is the primary data application which directly or indirectly provides data throughout the Department as well as other departments and organizations, at the federal, and inter-state level. Washington State's sentencing calculations are arguably the most complex and demanding framework within the United States. As a senior developer of OMNI code, you will ensure the correct application of strategy and coding framework for the agencies' critical core application.

As a senior developer, you will develop and oversee tactical changes to OMNI ensuring compliance to standards and processes which ensure successful delivery of business-driven requirements. You will accomplish this task by correctly identifying, assessing, and translating business requirements while cross-walking business needs into technically defined requirements.

We are searching for individuals to join our team who are excited about the continuous quality improvement of the OMNI application and ancillary deliverables!

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency
• Three professional references

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Java Developer, some of your duties will include:

• Assuming responsibility for directly influencing best practice strategies and designs to deliver solutions for current and upcoming business needs of the agency's enterprise (OMNI) system including:
  1. The development the unit's strategic planning and leadership for current operations and future service planning for technology
  2. Reviewing proposals from application architects and business analysts, and having a direct impact on logic/code development and directs the technology design, methodology, and best practices necessary to implement architectural requirements
  3. Directly contributing to the definition and implementation of the development process methodology and best practices
• Being a subject matter expert of OMNI as it relates to other parts of the IT unit and agency disciplines including:
  1. Participating in the Business Collaboration Committee and providing technical expertise in response to questions regarding OMNI and its ability to meet the business need
  2. Working directly with the IT unit's architectural team ensuring the technical understanding by the architects is complete and any changes or deviation to their recommendations are properly identified and corrected through dialogue or correspondence
  3. Assuming the role of subject matter expert with regards to supporting and influencing disciplines such as Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, .NET, Business Relationship Management, Product Line Management, and infrastructure
• Augmenting and providing senior, expert knowledge with a team of Java developers and/or contract programmers ensuring that the agency's critical system, OMNI, is managed and supported in a predictable, efficient, and delivery-based model
• Directly influencing and leading coordination and support for Java development and maintenance activities including new development, enhancements, and application support
• Directly participating and influencing the implementation of Java solutions development standards and procedures to ensure OMNI application quality, logical data modeling, and architecture

What we need (required qualifications):

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• Five (5) years of experience in writing and/or modifying existing programs, documenting solution programs for application systems**
• Expert level communication skills to include written, verbal, and listening
• Demonstrated experience in logical data modeling and relational data architecture to meet system specifications
• In-depth knowledge of design patterns, enterprise integration patterns, and patterns for modern enterprise architecture
• Attention to detail

*An equivalent combination of IT related training and experience may substitute year for year for education

**Years of experience can be gained concurrently with other education and experience listed

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with agile, scrum, iterative, or waterfall development/project methodologies
• Experience in resolving application defects and performance issues in connection with changing business requirements
• Java Solutions Architect certification

Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC 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, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement

Employees of the WA State Department of Corrections (DOC) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of your vaccine status. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. You may request an accommodation if you are unable to meet this requirement due to a medical or religious necessity.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. 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 position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.