Staff Software Engineer Jobs in Alaska
Staff Software Engineer jobs in Alaska concentrate in oil and gas technology, federal defense contracting, and public-sector infrastructure, with demand running across Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Major employers with a lasting Alaska presence include Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Leidos, and the state of Alaska's Department of Administration. The most in-demand specialties are systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, and embedded software supporting remote operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications (MQs).
Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more on how to document you meet the core competencies listed in the MQ section.
Anchorage
Application Developer 1 - $36.34 / Hourly (OT Eligible)
Application Developer 2 - $3,119.25 / Biweekly (Non-OT Eligible)
Juneau
Application Developer 1 - $38.16 / Hourly (OT Eligible)
Application Developer 2 - $3,275.25 / Biweekly (Non-OT Eligible)
What You Will Be Doing:
As part of DEED’s application development team, you will help design, build, maintain, and improve custom web applications, websites, and data solutions that support department staff and school districts across Alaska. You will collaborate with teammates, stakeholders, DEED IT, OIT, and contractors throughout the solution lifecycle—from understanding needs and designing solutions to programming, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing support. You will also contribute to database and data operations, helping ensure information is secure, reliable, and useful, while supporting web reports and website updates. Your work will draw on technologies such as C#/.NET, SQL, Azure Data Factory, GitHub Copilot, IIS, and other Azure services.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
DEED's mission is to provide an excellent education for every student every day. We have a vision that all students can succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best value of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them. For information on DEED, please review our website, https://education.alaska.gov/.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Our small but mighty team gives you the opportunity to work across the full stack and help shape solutions that make a direct impact on Alaska’s schools. We’re hard at work modernizing legacy systems, so you’ll have no shortage of interesting problems to solve with modern tools.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is based out of Juneau or Anchorage, or remotely within Alaskan, providing requirements are met.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
- Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used to design systems that perform human intelligence functions.
- Software Engineering: Knowledge of software engineering design and development methodologies, paradigms, and tools; the software life cycle; software reusability; and software reliability metrics.
- Web Technology: Knowledge of the principles and methods of web technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including web security, privacy policy practices, and user interface issues.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs.
Minimum Qualifications
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Application Developer 1
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
Application Developer 2
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Computer Languages: Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions and skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.
Additional Required Information
ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after successfully completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as Alaska Jobs or another database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465- 4095.If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domain. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For assistance with applying for a password, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact:
Ryan Stanley, IT Manager 2
Phone: 907-465-8726
Email: ryan.stanley@alaska.gov
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications (MQs).
Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more on how to document you meet the core competencies listed in the MQ section.
Anchorage
Application Developer 1 - $36.34 / Hourly (OT Eligible)
Application Developer 2 - $3,119.25 / Biweekly (Non-OT Eligible)
Juneau
Application Developer 1 - $38.16 / Hourly (OT Eligible)
Application Developer 2 - $3,275.25 / Biweekly (Non-OT Eligible)
What You Will Be Doing:
As part of DEED’s application development team, you will help design, build, maintain, and improve custom web applications, websites, and data solutions that support department staff and school districts across Alaska. You will collaborate with teammates, stakeholders, DEED IT, OIT, and contractors throughout the solution lifecycle—from understanding needs and designing solutions to programming, testing, deployment, documentation, and ongoing support. You will also contribute to database and data operations, helping ensure information is secure, reliable, and useful, while supporting web reports and website updates. Your work will draw on technologies such as C#/.NET, SQL, Azure Data Factory, GitHub Copilot, IIS, and other Azure services.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
DEED's mission is to provide an excellent education for every student every day. We have a vision that all students can succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best value of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them. For information on DEED, please review our website, https://education.alaska.gov/.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Our small but mighty team gives you the opportunity to work across the full stack and help shape solutions that make a direct impact on Alaska’s schools. We’re hard at work modernizing legacy systems, so you’ll have no shortage of interesting problems to solve with modern tools.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is based out of Juneau or Anchorage, or remotely within Alaskan, providing requirements are met.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
- Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used to design systems that perform human intelligence functions.
- Software Engineering: Knowledge of software engineering design and development methodologies, paradigms, and tools; the software life cycle; software reusability; and software reliability metrics.
- Web Technology: Knowledge of the principles and methods of web technologies, tools, and delivery systems, including web security, privacy policy practices, and user interface issues.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs.
Minimum Qualifications
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Application Developer 1
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
Application Developer 2
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Computer Languages: Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions and skill in designing, writing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining the source code of computer programs.
Additional Required Information
ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after successfully completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts) Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment. A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.
If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hard copy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as Alaska Jobs or another database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hard-copy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/help/.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465- 4095.If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure that your email address is correct on your application and that your spam filter will permit emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domain. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For assistance with applying for a password, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact:
Ryan Stanley, IT Manager 2
Phone: 907-465-8726
Email: ryan.stanley@alaska.gov
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
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Staff Software Engineer Job Market in Alaska
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Insurance
What Alaska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff software engineer jobs across Alaska.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Seven or more years of professional software development experience across the full development lifecycle
- Demonstrated proficiency in at least one systems language such as C++, Go, or Java
- Experience designing and operating distributed systems or large-scale cloud infrastructure
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance for defense and government contract roles
- Strong record of technical mentorship and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and product teams
Staff Software Engineer Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff software engineer in Alaska?
Alaska does not require a state-issued license specifically for software engineers, so the path runs through education and experience rather than a licensing board. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field plus several years of progressive engineering experience. Candidates pursuing roles with the Alaska state government or federal contractors in the state often need to meet federal security clearance eligibility requirements as an additional condition of employment.
Which companies hire staff software engineers in Alaska?
Employers hiring staff software engineers in Alaska right now include Walmart, CVS Health, and State of Alaska, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alaska's strongest hiring comes from oil and gas operators, federal defense contractors, and state government agencies that depend on specialized software systems for remote and infrastructure-critical operations.
Which Alaska cities have the most staff software engineer jobs?
Anchorage, Juneau, and Kenai hold the most staff software engineer openings in Alaska. Anchorage dominates because it is the state's largest city and home to the headquarters of major oil and gas companies, federal agencies, and defense contractors, while Fairbanks and Juneau contribute openings through University of Alaska research operations and state government technology offices.
Are there remote staff software engineer jobs in Alaska?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 29% of staff software engineer openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well software development translates to distributed work. The roles most commonly offered fully remote are those in cloud platform engineering, backend development, and data infrastructure, while positions requiring access to classified federal systems or on-site hardware typically remain in-person.
How can I get hired as a staff software engineer in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a junior or associate software engineer role with one of Alaska's large government or energy employers, then building toward a staff-level title through promotion. The state of Alaska's Department of Administration and University of Alaska system both post entry-level IT and developer positions suited to new graduates. Building a portfolio of systems or infrastructure projects and earning a cloud certification relevant to AWS or Azure gives candidates a visible edge in Alaska's technically demanding market.
Where can I find and apply to staff software engineer jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to staff software engineer jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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