IT Senior Application Developer (3 positions)

IT Senior Application Developer (3 positions)

Salary

$115,008.00 - $154,656.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-07366

Department

Office of Financial Management

Division

Information Technology Services

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

Note: This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed daily. Please submit an application before September 25, 2026. Interviews will begin the following week. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.

Why work for OFM

The Office of Financial Management (OFM)serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Our mission is to make our state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. Our team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts, all dedicated public servants working towards an equitable future for every Washingtonian.

If you want to play a key role in enhancing how state government serves its citizens, you've found the right place. Join us in making a meaningful difference for every Washingtonian!

The job opportunity

We are seeking three Senior Applications Developers to serve as technical authorities in designing, developing, and implementing statewide enterprise applications and data integration solutions that support mission-critical business functions across Washington State. These positions lead the development of scalable, reusable, and extensible solutions that connect applications, data, platforms, and technologies across agencies. The Senior Applications Developers provide advanced technical expertise in solving complex integration and data pipeline challenges and develop strategies and roadmaps for application and data integration. Solutions support critical enterprise functions, including financial management, budgeting, human resources, legislative operations, and asset management, as well as systems such as AFRS, HRMS, CAMS, and One Washington.

These positions design, code, configure, implement, and support complex integration solutions, including near-real-time messaging and data exchange and core integrations supporting the Workday implementation, Workday error reporting, Enterprise Data Warehouse, upload tools, and other enterprise integration needs. Using technologies such as Snowflake and other advanced development and integration tools, the Senior Applications Developers collaborate with technical teams and business partners to develop reliable, sustainable solutions and resolve complex enterprise challenges. These positions also contribute to statewide integration standards and provide technical guidance and mentoring to other developers, helping advance consistent and effective application development and integration practices across OFM and state agencies.

What you'll work on:

• Design application and near-real-time data integration solutions; integrating state enterprise mission-critical applications data, such as AFRS, HRMS, and data warehouses, between each other and with applications maintained by other state agencies.
• Develop code to integrate data between disparate applications built on different platforms and technologies and build integration workflows using Informatica PowerCenter.
• Write and maintain code in multiple languages for web services (SOAP and REST) and APIs, allowing other agencies systems to access statewide data stores, utilizing knowledge of XML, WSDLs, XSDs, and JSON.
• Consume web services and APIs exposed by various vendors/SAAS solutions to integrate enterprise data.
• Translate application requirements into functioning code for application integration; determines and designs data integration application architecture.
• Build web service definition language (WSDL) documents to define the request and response of the web service.
• Write and maintain code documentation and technical specifications.
• Apply standardized release management procedures to plan, schedule, test, and implement deployments of data and application integration solutions through lower environments and to plan, schedule, and validate administrators' deployments to production environments, including facilitation through the agency's change management system (ServiceNow).
• Design and implement statewide Enterprise Data Warehouse ETL processes, as the designated lead for current and • emerging enterprise system data movement solutions and development of ETL services.
• Design and develop complex Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) to support Enterprise Data Warehouses and data marts, which would be easily consumable by the self-service Data Analytics tools. Development tools can include, but are not limited to, Informatica and SSIS.
• Perform ongoing maintenance and support of the agency's enterprise integration solutions.
• Perform in-depth code and quality assurance reviews for both new application integration solutions and enhancements to existing solutions.
• Conduct real-time root cause analysis in response to production issues, applying application coding and troubleshooting skills and experience in various tools and disciplines, including SQL, database systems, data integration, web services, SAP, and VSAM (mainframe).
• Monitor production application data exchanges and ensure the timely delivery of data, files, and messages.
• Analyze and document existing and proposed application integration standards, best practices, integration definitions, and business rules.
• Assist customers with integrations, complex problem resolution, and architecture.
• Assist in time-critical production failure resolution.
• Analyze and resolve complex application integration problems.
• Determine and recommend overall design for application integration solutions.
• Research and explore innovative options to establish integration standards for data and application templates and processes

What we need you to bring:

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience designing complex enterprise applications and data integration solutions across disparate platforms, applications, databases, and organizational environments, including near-real-time and batch integration patterns.
• Demonstrated advanced experience developing complex ETL and data integration solutions supporting enterprise data warehouses, data marts, and operational systems using technologies such as Informatica and/or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Demonstrated experience developing and integrating SOAP and REST web services and APIs, with working knowledge of XML, JSON, WSDL, XSD, and related integration/interface standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in SQL and database programming, along with experience using scripting/programming languages such as Python, VBScript, and/or batch scripting to develop, automate, and orchestrate application and data integration solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex application and data integration problems, perform root-cause analysis, conduct code and quality assurance reviews, optimize integration solutions, and support mission-critical production environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying SDLC, source control, testing, release/change management, technical documentation, and deployment practices, combined with the ability to provide technical consultation, establish integration standards, and collaborate with technical teams, project teams, and customers.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to meet the needs of others.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five (5) years developing solutions in a Middleware environment (Informatica, MQ).
• Experience in engineering complex data and application integration solutions for enterprise systems.
• Experience in enterprise systems, integration technologies, and methods.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it or contact us with questions about the required qualifications and how your experience relates to them.

Supplemental Information

What we offer

At OFM, we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support your health and well-being, we offer a variety of benefit programs for our employees.

Please visit our Recruitment Page for a full list of benefits available to employees. Here's a quick glance at some of the unique benefits that OFM offers:

• An environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year
• State retirement programs

Application Process:

Once you've decided to apply for a state government job, you'll complete an online application to showcase your qualifications. Keep in mind that once you submit the application, a real person will read it. We do not use AI or any other technology to screen your application and reject it. Please ensure you provide clear, detailed information about your work history so your qualifications can be accurately assessed. We will contact the top candidates directly to schedule interviews. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

When completing your application, please attach all of the following required documents:

• Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• References: at least three professional references and their current contact information.

Questions:

OFMs Staff ASL interpreter is available to all deaf and hard-of-hearing applicants. For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or interview process, please email us at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov.

The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects diversity in culture, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position is exempt from civil service rules.

For more information, please see WAC 357-19-195.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

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. Thats 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.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

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• Yes, I have attached a cover letter and a resume.
• No, I have not attached a cover letter and a resume.

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Please indicate your current work authorization status in the United States:

• I am a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) authorized to work in the United States permanently.
• I hold a temporary work authorization visa (including F-1 OPT/CPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) or will require current or future sponsorship.

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Describe your experience designing complex enterprise application and data integration solutions across disparate platforms, applications, databases, and organizational environments. Include an example of a solution you personally designed or developed and describe the integration patterns used, including near-real-time and/or batch processing, and how you addressed data flow, reliability, performance, and error handling.

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Describe your advanced experience developing complex ETL and data integration solutions that support enterprise data warehouses, data marts, and/or operational systems. Identify the technologies you have used, such as Informatica and/or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and describe a complex solution you developed, including data transformation, workflow/orchestration, error handling, and performance considerations.

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Describe your experience developing and integrating SOAP and REST web services and APIs. Include an example of an integration you developed and describe how you used technologies or standards such as XML, JSON, WSDL, and XSD to design, develop, test, or troubleshoot the interface.

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Describe your experience using SQL and database programming, along with scripting or programming languages such as Python, VBScript, and/or batch scripting, to develop, automate, and orchestrate application or data integration solutions. Include an example of a complex solution you developed and describe how you used programming or scripting to automate processes, manage data, or support integration workflows.

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