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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Facilities, Technology & Analytics Administration (FTAA) Lead Application Developer - **Company:** Department Of Social And Health Services' (dshs - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,300.0 - $133,608.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Applications Architecture, Application Integration Architecture, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Client Server Models, COBOL (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Disaster Recovery, Github, Revision Control Systems, Windows PowerShell, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Subversion, Software Organization, Enterprise Software Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Software Troubleshooting, Git, Git Flow, Software Version Control, Visual Basic Language, Jenkins - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/771a26dd-f903-47c7-b7ee-537bd34703eb ## About the Role This role requires ten or more years of senior-level experience creating CI/CD software solutions. You may meet the requirements through several experience and education pathways, but the core requirement is extensive, practical experience supporting continuous integration and delivery for multiple platforms. Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities: * Providing IT support across highly regulated, compliance-driven environments including government and private-sector programs. * Familiarity with IRS Pub 1075 or comparable regulatory frameworks for safeguarding sensitive data. * Experience coaching or mentoring technical staff. * Development of secure applications that protect confidential information. * Modern software development practices across cloud, web, client/server, and mainframe environments. * A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to explore new technologies that improve quality, security, and efficiency., Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may 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. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle., Do you have at least 10 years of professional experience in designing, developing, or supporting automated software build and deployment processes across multiple applications or development teams? * Yes * No 02 Do you have professional experience developing or maintaining automation scripts using tools or languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies? ## Description Facilities, Technology & Analytics Administration (FTAA) Lead Application Developer Supports DSHS's Division of Child Support (DCS) The Division of Child Support helps families by delivering reliable child support services that millions of people depend on each year. Behind those services are complex applications that must be secure, dependable, and ready to evolve as technology changes. Your work will help modernize the tools and processes that keep these critical systems running. You will join a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing, respectful communication, curiosity, and continuous learning. Your ideas will help shape how applications are built and modernized, and your expertise will support developers across the DCS as they deliver reliable technology for Washington families. As a Lead Application Developer, you will serve as a trusted technical resource across multiple development teams. You will help shape how software is built, tested, integrated, and delivered by improving automation, modernizing source control practices, and guiding application integration efforts. While this is not a supervisory role, you will provide technical leadership, share your expertise, and help teams adopt consistent, efficient development practices. This opportunity offers statewide teleworking within Washington. You'll collaborate with talented technology professionals while helping improve services that make a meaningful difference for Washington families. Some of what you will do * Design, build, and maintain automated build pipelines, deployment processes, and supporting scripts that improve software delivery across multiple development teams. * Modernize source control practices, including repository migration, branching strategies, and automation that improve reliability and consistency. * Design application integration approaches that connect existing and modernized systems across multiple technology platforms. * Reduce manual work by identifying opportunities to automate development and deployment processes. * Troubleshoot complex technical issues involving build automation, integration, and development tools. * Provide technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing that helps development teams adopt consistent coding, automation, and source control practices. * Evaluate new technologies, tools, and development approaches, and provide recommendations that support future modernization efforts. * Contribute technical expertise for long-range planning, procurement, disaster recovery, legislative changes, and enterprise technology decisions while helping protect highly sensitive data. Who should apply We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving how software is delivered, and helping others succeed. Your success will depend on your experience in: * Designing, developing, and supporting enterprise software across multiple technology platforms. * Creating and maintaining build automation, continuous integration and delivery pipelines, deployment processes, and automation scripts. * Working with source control systems such as Git and Subversion, including repository migration and branching strategies. * Designing application integration approaches and working with interconnected systems. * Using technologies such as PowerShell, Bash, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, .NET, Java, COBOL, Visual Basic, or similar development tools. * Reviewing application architecture, dependencies, and technical approaches to support modernization efforts. * Explaining technical concepts to people with different backgrounds and helping teams adopt new tools and practices. * Working independently while contributing to large, complex technology efforts. * Supporting secure application development and protecting sensitive information. * Applying software development lifecycle practices and technology standards throughout the development process., We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday., Do you have professional experience using source control systems such as Git or Subversion, including repository management, branching strategies, or repository migration? * Yes * No 04 Do you have professional experience designing or supporting application integration between multiple software systems or technology platforms? * Yes * No ## Related Videos - [Great DevEx and Regulatory Compliance - Possible?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1426-great-devex-and-regulatory-compliance-possible) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) - [Bringing AI Model Testing and Prompt Management to Your Codebase with GitHub Models](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1536-bringing-ai-model-testing-and-prompt-management-to-your-codebase-with-github-models) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)