> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3571240-tsd-application-developer-lead-senior-specialist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3571240-tsd-application-developer-lead-senior-specialist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TSD Application Developer - Lead (Senior/Specialist) - **Company:** Inc Washington - **Location:** Lacey, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,300.0 - $133,608.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Geographic Information Systems, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Analytics Applications, Applications Architecture, Component-Based Software Engineering, Application Integration Architecture, Application Performance Management, ASP.NET MVC Framework, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Client Server Models, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Transformation, Systems Analysis, Mainframes, Microsoft SQL Server, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Stored Procedures, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Database Optimization, IT Architecture, Software Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Webforms, Deployment Automation, Cloud Application Development, Software Version Control, Vulnerability Analysis, Web Api, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d963e679-f3aa-4937-9df6-22aa9dba85f5 ## About the Role To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required: * Application Development & Programming: Advanced expertise in the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, technical design, coding, configuration, testing, deployment and maintenance of enterprise applications across cloud-first, on-premises and other development environments. Ability to independently develop complex application functionality. * Technical Design & Standards: Ability to design maintainable technical solutions, establish development standards, and lead application modifications that support mission-critical WSDOT business needs. * Proficiency in C# & .NET Frameworks: Advanced experience developing, maintaining, and modernizing software solutions using current versions of the C# language and supported .NET frameworks, including the implementation of Web API, ASP.NET Webforms and ASP.NET MVC architectures. * Database Design & Development: Advanced expertise in developing, optimizing, and maintaining database components within Microsoft SQL Server environments, including stored procedures, queries, data transformations, schemas, and views. * Information Technology Architecture & Standards: Knowledge and understanding of information technology architecture, standards, and practices and the ability to apply them to application development and maintenance. * Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with senior and executive management, diverse customers, and peers to exchange technical information, address business needs, and support collaborative solutions. * Supervisory & Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated capability to supervise teams of technical resources, collaborate with colleagues, customers and vendors through supervision, and leadership. * Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Takes action to meet the needs of others. It is preferred that qualified candidates also have: * Cloud Application Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain applications using Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services. * IaC & CI: Demonstrated ability to use IaC and CI to automate application development, configuration, and deployment processes. * Azure DevOps: Demonstrated ability to use Azure DevOps to support application development, source control, build, testing, and deployment processes. * Secure Application Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain secure code in compliance with applicable information security standards and practices. * System Integration: Demonstrated ability to integrate application components and systems to support business and technical requirements. * Customer Service Skills: Ability to identify customer problems and needs, analyze application issues, develop and test solutions, and verify results to ensure effective resolution. * Application Analysis & Development: Ability to independently analyze, design, program, and implement system components and functions to meet business and technical requirements. * Technical Adaptability: Ability to learn, evaluate, and apply new technologies to support application development, modernization, and maintenance., Application Development & Programming: Select the option that best describes your experience with the full software development lifecycle. * Advanced experience independently developing complex application functionality across multiple enterprise applications and environments, including cloud-first and on-premises solutions, throughout the full software development lifecycle. * Extensive experience performing most phases of the software development lifecycle, including developing and maintaining complex application functionality across multiple environments. * Experience developing and maintaining applications, with responsibility for several phases of the software development lifecycle. * Limited or no experience developing or maintaining applications, with responsibility for individual development tasks or components. 03 Technical Design & Standards: Please briefly describe your experience designing maintainable technical solutions, establishing development standards, and leading application modifications. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A. 04 Proficiency in C# & .NET Frameworks: Select the option that best describes your experience independently developing, maintaining, and modernizing software solutions using C# and .NET frameworks. * Extensive experience developing and maintaining applications using C# and .NET frameworks, including implementing and modifying multiple application architectures. * Experience developing and maintaining applications using C# and .NET frameworks, with responsibility for individual components or features. * Limited experience using C# or .NET frameworks to modify or maintain existing applications. * No experience using C# or .NET frameworks to modify or maintain existing applications, * Basic knowledge and some experience supporting or modifying applications hosted in Microsoft Azure. * Knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services without direct application development experience. * No knowledge or experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services. 09 Infrastructure as Code & Continuous Integration: Select the option that best describes your knowledge and experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Continuous Integration (CI) to automate application development, configuration, and deployment. * Advanced knowledge and extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated development and deployment processes using IaC and CI. * Working knowledge and experience implementing and maintaining automated application development and deployment processes using IaC and CI. * Basic knowledge and some experience using existing IaC configurations and CI pipelines to support application development and deployment. * Knowledge of IaC and CI concepts and practices without direct implementation experience. * No knowledge or experience with IaC or CI. 10 Azure DevOps: Select the option that best describes your knowledge and experience using Azure DevOps to support application development and deployment. * Advanced knowledge and extensive experience configuring, managing, and optimizing Azure DevOps projects, repositories, build pipelines, testing, and automated deployment processes. * Working knowledge and experience using Azure DevOps to manage source control, build pipelines, testing, and application deployment. * Basic knowledge and some experience using Azure DevOps repositories, pipelines, or other tools to support application development and deployment. * Knowledge of Azure DevOps tools and processes without direct experience using them. * No knowledge or experience with Azure DevOps. 11 Secure Application Development: Select the option that best describes your knowledge and experience developing and maintaining secure application code in accordance with information security standards and practices. * Advanced knowledge and extensive experience designing and implementing secure application development practices, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with applicable information security standards. * Working knowledge and experience implementing secure coding practices, identifying vulnerabilities, and addressing application security issues. * Basic knowledge and some experience applying established secure coding practices and resolving identified application security issues. * Knowledge of secure coding practices and information security standards without direct application development experience. * No knowledge or experience with secure application development. 12 System Integration: Select the option that best describes your knowledge and experience integrating application components and systems to support business and technical requirements. * Advanced knowledge and extensive experience designing, developing, and implementing complex system integrations across multiple applications and platforms. * Working knowledge and experience designing, developing, and maintaining application integrations using APIs, services, or other integration methods. * Basic knowledge and some experience implementing, maintaining, or troubleshooting existing application integrations. * Knowledge of system integration concepts and methods without direct implementation experience. * No knowledge or experience with system integration. 13 Application Analysis & Development: Select the option that best describes your knowledge and experience analyzing, designing, programming, and implementing system components and functions. * Advanced knowledge and extensive experience independently performing complex system analysis, design, programming, and implementation across multiple applications to meet business and technical requirements. * Working knowledge and experience independently analyzing, designing, programming, and implementing application components and functions. * Basic knowledge and some experience performing application analysis, programming, or implementation with established technical specifications or guidance. * Knowledge of application analysis and development concepts without direct implementation experience. * No knowledge or experience with application analysis and development. 14 Technical Adaptability: Select the option that best describes your knowledge and experience learning, evaluating, and applying new technologies to support application development, modernization, and maintenance. * Advanced knowledge and extensive experience independently evaluating, learning, and implementing new technologies to address complex technical and business needs. * Working knowledge and experience learning and applying new technologies to support application development, modernization, and maintenance. * Basic knowledge and some experience learning or applying new technologies with established guidance or support. * Knowledge of emerging technologies and development practices without direct experience applying them. * No knowledge or experience learning and applying new technologies. 15 Please select the response that best describes your highest level of completed education. * I have a master's degree or higher. * I have a bachelor's degree. * I have an associate's degree. * I have a high school diploma or equivalent. * None of the above 16 If you indicated completion of a degree, please list your degree and field of study. Otherwise, enter N/A. 17 ## Description WSDOT Technology Service Division (TSD) is seeking two Senior/Specialist Application Developers to lead technical teams and oversee the development, modernization, and maintenance of enterprise applications that support agency operations and statewide transportation programs. These positions will provide technical leadership and direction for application design, development, testing, deployment, security, and ongoing maintenance across cloud and other platforms. Responsibilities include managing application portfolios, prioritizing projects and resources, establishing development standards, and implementing automated deployment processes using Continuous Integration (CI) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Both positions play a key role in advancing application modernization, ensuring compliance with security and technology standards, and delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions that meet business needs. Strong candidates will possess application development and project management expertise, problem-solving, and team development skills, along with the ability to lead complex technology initiatives and foster collaboration across diverse teams. What to Expect Within TSD, Enterprise Applications develops, supports, modernizes, and maintains enterprise-wide applications across mainframe, client/server, cloud, content management, and vendor platforms. The division provides application development expertise, technical leadership, and ongoing support to business partners and users throughout WSDOT and the public. These positions are part of the Cloud and Vendor Modernization Team and support enterprise application portfolios across multiple business areas, including Traffic, Accounting, Aviation, and Transportation Data, GIS, and Modeling. Enterprise Applications advances TSD's strategic priorities of continuous modernization, cybersecurity, and data privacy through secure, reliable technology solutions and established project management practices. Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the TSD Application Developers may: * Develop, enhance, and maintain applications, interfaces, and application programming interfaces (API). * Perform analysis tasks of application performance and stability. * Implement the technical roadmap of projects. * Develop long-range, inter-agency, strategic plans with Traffic Office staff to accommodate changes in business needs of the Traffic Safety community. * Assist WSDOT's crash, travel, and roadway business areas in defining a biennial plan for the development of new, and maintenance of their existing applications. * Implement and improve application security. * Work closely with customers to assure business requirements are being met. * Research and learn to quickly and correctly implement new technologies and programming languages under tight project timelines. * Investigate and recommend solutions to improve business flow and accountability. * Perform lead responsibilities and provide technical leadership for all aspects of software development., * In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code. * This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options. * WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit ;/li>, Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible., 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., Database Design & Development: Select the option that best describes your experience designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining database components in Microsoft SQL Server environments. * Advanced experience independently designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining complex SQL Server database components, including stored procedures, queries, data transformations, schemas, and views. * Extensive experience developing and maintaining SQL Server database components, including stored procedures, queries, schemas, and views, and optimizing database performance. * Experience developing and maintaining SQL Server database components, including queries, stored procedures, or views. * Limited or no experience modifying existing SQL Server database components or writing basic queries. 06 Information Technology Architecture & Standards: Please briefly describe your knowledge and/or experience applying information technology architecture, standards, and practices to application development and maintenance. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A. 07 Supervisory & Collaboration Skills: Select the option that best describes your experience supervising and leading technical teams and collaborating with colleagues, customers, and vendors. * Extensive experience supervising technical teams, providing direction and mentorship, managing work priorities, and leading collaboration with customers, colleagues, and vendors to deliver complex technology solutions. * Experience supervising technical staff, assigning work, providing guidance, and coordinating with customers, colleagues, and vendors to meet project objectives. * Experience leading technical projects or teams and coordinating work with colleagues, customers, or vendors without formal supervisory responsibility. * Experience collaborating with technical colleagues, customers, or vendors to complete assigned work. * No experience supervising or leading technical teams. 08 Cloud Application Development: Select the option that best describes your knowledge and experience developing and maintaining applications using Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services. * Advanced knowledge and extensive experience independently developing, deploying, maintaining, and modernizing enterprise applications using Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services. * Working knowledge and experience developing, deploying, and maintaining applications using Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and services.