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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Application Development (Senior Specialist) - **Company:** State of Washington - **Location:** Olympia, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $8,113.0 - $130,992.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, C Sharp (Programming Language), COBOL (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, Decision Support Systems, Internet Information Services (IIS), Machine Learning, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Team Foundation Server, Natural Language Processing, Systems Development Life Cycle, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, Transact-SQL, Web Applications, Web Services, Executive Control Language, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Text Analysis - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=88d1215955aaa23f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, Eleven (11) years of progressively more complex problem solving as a developer designing, developing or maintaining large-scale applications with mission critical business functions using .NET C#, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services, Transact SQL, Web based programming, and supporting tools. Expert knowledge of application development principles, concepts, technologies, current industry standards and the Microsoft technology stack including Windows, Visual Studio, IIS, .NET C#, SQL, TFS, SharePoint, etc., Associate's degree or higher with a focus on computer science or closely allied field. AND Nine (9) years of progressively more complex problem solving as a developer designing, developing or maintaining large-scale applications with mission critical business functions using .NET C#, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services, Transact SQL, Web based programming, and supporting tools. OR Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or closely allied field. AND Seven (7) years of progressively more complex problem solving as a developer designing, developing or maintaining large-scale applications with mission critical business functions using NET C#, SQL Server, SQL Reporting Services, Transact SQL, Web based programming, and supporting tools. * Experience may be gained concurrently. Desirable/Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in Unisys COBOL, UCOB MCB TIP Programs interfacing with Web Services, 2200 Executive Control Language (ECL), DMS 2200 database software, and SSG. * Experience maintaining and supporting IT applications in a 7 day a week / 24 hour a day availability situation. * Agile Training or Certification * .NET Developer training or certification * Familiarity with concepts in Machine Learning or Natural Language Processing. ## Description The DCYF Application Development team is seeking a skilled .NET Developer to help design, develop, and support mission-critical applications that directly support the agency's mission to protect children and strengthen families. This role serves as a technical lead on a collaborative team, working on secure, high-availability applications, mobile solutions, and system integrations that support critical child welfare and business services across Washington State. Some of what you will get to do: * Independently creating, upgrading, maintaining, enhancing, testing and replacing existing applications * Participates in iterative process improvements regarding the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC.) * Designs and develops of interfaces with business partners (state agencies as well as third party.) * Uses software development methods and tools to integrate and support custom-off-the-shelf (COTS) software and services. * Decomposes high-level business and user requirements into functional requirements * Troubleshooting and resolving complex application, interface and data related issues. * Ensures security and privacy requirements are met. * Monitors health and function of applications, reacts and responds to problems. * Provides technical leadership to application development team * Develops applications integrating AI capabilities such as text analysis, automation, or decision support ## Related Videos - [Grappling With Clunky Old Software? 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