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Facilities, Technology & Analytics Administration (FTAA) Senior Application Developer (Two Openings)
Supports DSHS's Division of Child Support (DCS)
You join a team that keeps Washington’s child support systems running smoothly for families, partners, and thousands of daily users. Your work as Senior Developer strengthens the tools that help parents receive and distribute support, and you play a central role in modernizing complex applications that serve communities statewide. You collaborate with experienced colleagues who value clear communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and practical solutions that make a real difference.
In this role, you will support enterprise systems that span legacy and modern technologies, and you help guide the shift toward more flexible, efficient, and secure platforms. You apply your technical depth to create reliable software, improve system performance, and shape future architectural direction. You also share your knowledge with teammates, offering guidance that strengthens the entire development group.
You have the flexibility to telework from anywhere within Washington State. You will collaborate with technical staff, managers, and partners across agencies, and you will contribute to decisions that influence long-term system health, modernization, and service delivery.
Some of what you will do
- Lead technical development efforts for child support systems including design development, testing, implementation, and support.
- Architect enterprise solutions that support child support collection, distribution, and reconciliation across multiple platforms.
- Develop, maintain, and modernize enterprise applications using technologies, including .NET, VB6, COBOL, SQL, and related tools.
- Transform complex requirements into clear, well-tested technical solutions that meet state and federal standards.
- Improve application performance and reliability through code optimization, database tuning and process automation.
- Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, regulatory requirements, and quality benchmarks throughout the application lifecycle.
- Support critical services by diagnosing issues, restoring access, and resolving defects across the application stack.
- Guide modernization work by redesigning legacy applications, planning new architectures, and helping move hierarchical data into modern database designs.
- Mentor technical staff by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and supporting skill development across the team.
- Provide on-call support for critical child support systems.
- Resolve critical production issues by identifying root causes, implementing solutions, and ensuring timely restoration of critical applications.
Who should apply
You have deep experience creating and supporting enterprise software solutions and can work independently on complex, high-impact projects. You understand multiple development languages and frameworks, and you can apply that knowledge to both legacy and modern environments. You communicate clearly, write well, and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners. You use good judgment, demonstrate integrity, and work respectfully with others.
You bring many of the following skills and strengths:
- Enterprise software development with 10 or more years designing, building, and implementing technical solutions for large systems.
- Modern and legacy development using languages such as COBOL, C#, Visual Basic, and SQL.
- Architectural design including database structures, schemas, and integration across platforms.
- Secure development practices that protect sensitive data at the highest state-defined levels.
- Troubleshooting and root-cause work across multiple applications and environments.
- Software lifecycle knowledge includes planning, estimating, and supporting large-scale projects.
- Coaching and knowledge-sharing to help teammates grow and maintain consistent development standards.
- Understanding of child support program rules or the ability to learn them to inform technical decisions.
This role requires ten or more years of senior-level experience creating enterprise software solutions. You may meet the requirements through several experience and education pathways, but the core requirement is extensive, practical experience supporting complex systems.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Designing and building front-end and back-end solutions using a variety of technologies.
- Guiding technical direction across multiple projects and supporting teams through complex decisions.
- Applying secure coding standards, performing code reviews, testing, and supporting all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Communicating clearly, documenting work, and contributing effectively whether working independently, leading a team, or partnering with others.
- Advanced knowledge of database structures and schemas, plus familiarity with IRS Pub 1075 or similar frameworks for safeguarding sensitive data.
- Coaching technical staff on development best practices and architectural design; experience with financial systems is helpful but not required.
These jobs are classified as IT Application Development-Senior/Specialist. Another Division of Information Technology Application Developer job ad.
DSHS partners with people to access support, care, and resources. Questions? Please contact Recruiter, Jenny, at bastrjl@dshs.wa.gov or 360-725-5810 and reference #06193. Learn more about DSHS.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
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.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here (Download PDF reader). Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Description
Facilities, Technology & Analytics Administration (FTAA) Senior Application Developer (Two Openings)
Supports DSHS's Division of Child Support (DCS)
You join a team that keeps Washington’s child support systems running smoothly for families, partners, and thousands of daily users. Your work as Senior Developer strengthens the tools that help parents receive and distribute support, and you play a central role in modernizing complex applications that serve communities statewide. You collaborate with experienced colleagues who value clear communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and practical solutions that make a real difference.
In this role, you will support enterprise systems that span legacy and modern technologies, and you help guide the shift toward more flexible, efficient, and secure platforms. You apply your technical depth to create reliable software, improve system performance, and shape future architectural direction. You also share your knowledge with teammates, offering guidance that strengthens the entire development group.
You have the flexibility to telework from anywhere within Washington State. You will collaborate with technical staff, managers, and partners across agencies, and you will contribute to decisions that influence long-term system health, modernization, and service delivery.
Some of what you will do
- Lead technical development efforts for child support systems including design development, testing, implementation, and support.
- Architect enterprise solutions that support child support collection, distribution, and reconciliation across multiple platforms.
- Develop, maintain, and modernize enterprise applications using technologies, including .NET, VB6, COBOL, SQL, and related tools.
- Transform complex requirements into clear, well-tested technical solutions that meet state and federal standards.
- Improve application performance and reliability through code optimization, database tuning and process automation.
- Ensure compliance with IT policies, security standards, regulatory requirements, and quality benchmarks throughout the application lifecycle.
- Support critical services by diagnosing issues, restoring access, and resolving defects across the application stack.
- Guide modernization work by redesigning legacy applications, planning new architectures, and helping move hierarchical data into modern database designs.
- Mentor technical staff by sharing best practices, reviewing code, and supporting skill development across the team.
- Provide on-call support for critical child support systems.
- Resolve critical production issues by identifying root causes, implementing solutions, and ensuring timely restoration of critical applications.
Who should apply
You have deep experience creating and supporting enterprise software solutions and can work independently on complex, high-impact projects. You understand multiple development languages and frameworks, and you can apply that knowledge to both legacy and modern environments. You communicate clearly, write well, and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical partners. You use good judgment, demonstrate integrity, and work respectfully with others.
You bring many of the following skills and strengths:
- Enterprise software development with 10 or more years designing, building, and implementing technical solutions for large systems.
- Modern and legacy development using languages such as COBOL, C#, Visual Basic, and SQL.
- Architectural design including database structures, schemas, and integration across platforms.
- Secure development practices that protect sensitive data at the highest state-defined levels.
- Troubleshooting and root-cause work across multiple applications and environments.
- Software lifecycle knowledge includes planning, estimating, and supporting large-scale projects.
- Coaching and knowledge-sharing to help teammates grow and maintain consistent development standards.
- Understanding of child support program rules or the ability to learn them to inform technical decisions.
This role requires ten or more years of senior-level experience creating enterprise software solutions. You may meet the requirements through several experience and education pathways, but the core requirement is extensive, practical experience supporting complex systems.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Designing and building front-end and back-end solutions using a variety of technologies.
- Guiding technical direction across multiple projects and supporting teams through complex decisions.
- Applying secure coding standards, performing code reviews, testing, and supporting all phases of the software development lifecycle.
- Communicating clearly, documenting work, and contributing effectively whether working independently, leading a team, or partnering with others.
- Advanced knowledge of database structures and schemas, plus familiarity with IRS Pub 1075 or similar frameworks for safeguarding sensitive data.
- Coaching technical staff on development best practices and architectural design; experience with financial systems is helpful but not required.
These jobs are classified as IT Application Development-Senior/Specialist. Another Division of Information Technology Application Developer job ad.
DSHS partners with people to access support, care, and resources. Questions? Please contact Recruiter, Jenny, at bastrjl@dshs.wa.gov or 360-725-5810 and reference #06193. Learn more about DSHS.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
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.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here (Download PDF reader). Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Align your degree to the PERM job description
PERM requires your degree field to match the role's stated requirements. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to Application Developer II; an unrelated field creates audit risk. Confirm the match before applications go out.
Target employers with active EB-3 filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under software developer SOC codes. Employers with recent EB-3 filings for this role already have internal processes, which shortens your timeline significantly.
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Filter by Application Developer II roles with confirmed PERM sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed for this specific job title, so you're not guessing at which companies will actually sponsor.
Request the prevailing wage tier during offer negotiations
DOL assigns your role to a wage level from I through IV using the OFLC Wage Search. Ask your prospective employer which level they intend to file at. Level I locks your salary floor for the entire PERM period, which can span years.
Confirm your employer's PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires the employer to run a documented recruitment campaign before filing. That process alone takes 60 to 90 days minimum. Clarify whether your employer has started this step or is starting from scratch after your offer is accepted.
Protect your status gap between I-140 approval and green card
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is locked even if you change employers under AC21 portability. Verify your employer files the I-140 promptly after PERM certification so your place in line is secured before any job transition.
Green Card Application Developer Ii: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Developer II role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Application Developer II positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or the candidate holds one and the employer structures the job description accordingly. USCIS reviews the actual job duties and stated minimum requirements, not just the job title.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no direct path to permanence built in. PERM green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency, with no annual lottery and no cap concern at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is time: PERM processing at DOL currently runs over a year before you even reach the I-140 stage at USCIS.
How long does the full EB-3 green card process take for an Application Developer II?
From the start of DOL PERM recruitment to receiving a green card, the process typically spans two to four years for applicants born outside high-backlog countries. India-born applicants face priority date backlogs that can extend the wait significantly longer. Your employer's preparation quality, DOL processing times, and your country of birth are the three biggest variables.
Where can I find Application Developer II jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Application Developer II roles where employers have documented PERM filing history. This is more reliable than general job boards because it filters for employers who have actually sponsored this job title before, rather than those who list sponsorship as a possibility in their posting.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing jobs resets the PERM process entirely since the certification is tied to a specific employer and job description. Once USCIS approves your I-140 and it has been pending for 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar role without losing your priority date. Staying through at least the I-140 approval stage protects the time already invested.