DSHS FTAA Senior Full Stack Architect

About the Department

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) seeks a Senior Full Stack Architect for the IE&E Modernization Program.

In this high-visibility role, you will lead the technical redesign of state health and human services IT systems, focusing on cloud-based solutions and human-centered design. You will drive a multi-year transformation to remove benefit access barriers through the design and implementation of applications used by Washingtonians throughout the state.

The Full Stack Architect will lead software architecture for the Integrated Eligibility and Enrollment (IE&E) Modernization program, designing, developing, and maintaining scalable cloud-based solutions on Azure. This role focuses on implementing modern technologies, ensuring high performance, managing security, and supporting the sunsetting of legacy system within an Agile framework.

The official workstation for this position is in Olympia and offers flexible hybrid remote work. You can be based anywhere in Washington State, however, occasional travel may be required to Olympia office based on business needs. 
  
Key Objectives of this position are:

• Troubleshoot and fix critical software performance and design problems.
• Drive the use of modern web architecture and development techniques to support the enhancement of the user experience for both internal staff and Washingtonians.
• Develop application solutions using a variety of languages, frameworks, and platforms such as Angular, Typescript, .Net Core, Azure SQL, and HTML/CSS.
• Architect and develop modular and re-usable microservices that live in the Azure cloud and integrate with cloud-based services and legacy systems.
• Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, and maintain high standards of code quality and thoughtful design. 
• Present software design issues, questions, and suggestions for the purpose of arriving at alternative courses of action.
• Support the incremental sunsetting of the Automated Client Eligibility System (ACES) legacy system components as they are replaced by IE&E products. 

Some of what you'll do

• Provide leadership for cloud software architecture and development, including interaction with the coalition wide software architecture board.
• Promote a collaborative team environment
• Collaborate with Product Owner on managing backlog and prioritizing work
• Design and develop reusable software building blocks to enable faster delivery
• Provide technical guidance to other software engineers on implementation patterns and architecture
• Consult throughout the organization on possible cloud implementations and refactoring of existing on-premises solutions
• Work with Business Analysts to refine requirements from customers and effectively recommend development approaches and services 
• Conduct analysis to determine integration needs, then, design and plan integrations
• Develop technology proof of concepts for new IE&E platform and product solutions
• Participate in the scope of work estimation and forecasting
• Manage deployment cycles to match sprint objectives
• Develop and document processes and procedures for implementing and maintaining microservice architectures
• Develop, propose, and facilitate the issuance of policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, models and methodologies for ongoing cloud development.
• Develop materials for and engage in security design reviews as needed.

 

What we're looking for

• Eleven years of combined professional/practical work in IT focused experience,. This may include undergraduate or graduate level coursework, employment, or other experience in the following areas: Consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience specific to Information Technology development, analysis, system design or problem resolution experience. This experience should include designing and programming computer system applications or databases.
• Support of mission critical web application architectures at scale, with minimum three years of professional experience working with or developing software for Azure or other cloud platforms.
• Four years of experience in architecting and maintaining enterprise level conceptual and logical architectural technology models in the field
  of microservices architecture. 
• One year experience with Agile software development methodologies.

Preferred education, experience, and competencies  

• Experience with Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) frameworks such as Azure Service Bus, Event Hub/Grid, IBM WebSphere or equivalent
• Building APIs for internal and external products.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Software development lifecycles.
• Development platforms (e.g. Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).
• .Net, Angular, Typescript, CSS, HTML5.
• Context for code, the codebase, and its relation to business objectives.
• Accessibility requirements for ADA compliance.
• Customer-centric design. 

Interested? 
 Please include the following with your online application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter showcasing your strengths in this role

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.
   
If you have questions about the application process, email [email protected]  and reference job number 05625.

Other Qualifications

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.

 
 
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Benefits

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. That's 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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