Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Salary

$123,947.20 - $157,110.10 Annually

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026RJ

Department

KCIT - Information Technology

Division

Engineering Division

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C19 : PROTEC17-Information Tech

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

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Summary

This recruitment can be used to fill mutiple vacancies in the department

Software Engineering is the central King County software development arm of King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) and is responsible for setting software architecture and direction as well as the development, upgrade and maintenance of major software systems. The Software Engineering team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the BHRD Technical Team supporting the application development and data integration needs of the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD). As a team member, you will support the existing portfolio of 28 applications that support the BHRD workforce and its partners, a user base representing ~200 internal users and ~400 external users.

BHRD's mission is to provide services and supports to individuals, families, and communities affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse or chemical dependence. In 2022 over 60,000 low-income individuals benefited from programs managed by the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division of King County. Although the programs are designed by King County, the majority of the clients are served by contracted community based behavioral health agencies. To learn more please visithttps://kingcounty.gov/en/legacy/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-abuse/services/providers.aspx

King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT) KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation. KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the regions most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit: http://kingcounty.gov/depts/it.aspx

Job Duties

• Develop critical and complex systems and applications using various languages, tools, and vendor managed platforms.
• Propose technical standards and procedures.
• Peer review teamwork products such as code and design specifications.
• Apply various languages and tools to join systems; maintain quality and integrity.
• Manage risk and security; propose improvements to existing risk management processes; and apply security awareness.
• Coach less experienced team members.
• Partner with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to design and develop solutions.
• Recommend and implement tools and technology to support internal development needs; identify, design, and implement internal process improvements.
• Maintain and protect sensitive data (HIPAA, CJIS).
• Serve as an escalation point for advanced and complex technical support, incidents, and service requests.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Experience with Microsoft .NET development tools (C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Core, Azure DevOps)

• SQL Server (T-SQL) programming experience

• Python programming experience

• Informix/Genero 4GL programming experience

• Experience with Unix/Linux scripting (ksh, perl, awk, sed, grep)

• Report development experience using Crystal Reports

• Report development experience using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

• Oracle PL/SQL programming experience

• PowerBuilder application development experience

• Relational database design and development experience

• Experience employing SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) for ETL work

• Experience with behavioral health business and systems

• Experience with agile development methodologies

• Experience with medical electronic health record (EHR) systems

Supplemental Information

Hybrid Work: The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of onsite work and telecommuting. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support when working remotely.

Classification: IT Engineer-Senior - 7120700

Union: This position is represented by PROTEC17- Information Technology

Work Schedule: The normal work week for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Are you ready to APPLY!?

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application and Resume are required for consideration (Cover letters are encouraged). Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.

Application Process

Applicants must complete the online application to include:

• Employment history going back at least seven years if possible (or more to include all relevant experience).
• A resume including all relevant experience.
• A cover letter detailing how you are an excellent fit for this position.

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County's vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Robert James at robert.james@kingcounty.gov.

King Countys Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Valueshereand visit our Why work at King County page here.

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Together, with leadership and our employees, were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live, work and play.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01

The person hired for this position must successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background investigation. Are you willing to undergo a background investigation prior to an offer of employment? This will include a thorough criminal background check including fingerprinting.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

03

If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/