> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/563862-it-software-engineer-iv](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/563862-it-software-engineer-iv). 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). --- # IT Software Engineer IV - **Company:** Idaho Division of Human Resources - **Location:** Boise, ID, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Code Review, Data Architecture, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g7eokg ## About the Role The Idaho Department of Labor has an opening for an IT Software Engineer IV, who serves as a senior technical leader responsible for architecting and delivering complex software systems, mentoring engineers, and guiding technology decisions. Requires advanced software development experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully implementing enterprise scale solutions. The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who is passionate about mentoring others, elevating engineering capabilities, and building high-performing development teams. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa., Considerable Knowledge Of: + Data Architecture, software architecture, development and testing practices. + Multiple programming languages and software development tool suites. Experience: + Providing technical leadership on teams developing large software projects. + Creating, interpreting and documenting user requirements. + Testing and deploying production systems. + Managing complex, enterprise/interdependent systems. + Supporting organizational transitions to new architectures, new development processes, performing cost/benefit analysis, analyzing buy vs build alternatives and strategic planning. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated Ability to: + Mentor, coach, and develop software engineers across varying levels of experience. + Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural guidance, and knowledge sharing. + Foster engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. + Influence technical standards and best practices across teams. Experience: + Serving as a technical lead, team lead, or senior engineer with significant mentoring responsibilities. + Providing technical leadership on large-scale software development projects. ## Description + Provide technical leadership for the design, development, deployment, and support of enterprise software solutions. + Develop technology strategies that integrate multiple systems, platforms, and business needs. + Assess complex architectures and recommend scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. + Solve highly complex technical challenges and guide teams through critical design decisions. + Lead code reviews, architecture reviews, and adoption of engineering best practices. + Mentor, coach, and develop software engineers at all career stages, fostering technical growth and continuous learning. + Promote a collaborative engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and professional development. + Evaluate new technologies and provide recommendations based on business value, ROI, and long-term sustainability. + This position includes leadership or supervisory responsibility for a small engineering team. ## Related Videos - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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