IT Application Development Supervisor - Journey

About the Department

Our Information Services Division (ISD) is recruiting for an Enterprise Technology experienced IT Application Development Supervisor!

We are one of the most public facing state agencies and the second largest revenue generating agency in Washington State. We regularly interact with over 6 million Washington residents and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees annually. We know our services are essential to our customers' ability to live, work, drive, and thrive and we are committed to ensuring every resident has equitable and meaningful access to our services.

 

Are you enthusiastic about Application Development and passionate for team leadership? If so, read on!

Position Duties

As an Application Development Supervisor, you will lead a team responsible for designing, developing, and supporting enterprise applications that power critical Department of Licensing services. Using your expertise in application development, software architecture, databases, web services, and systems integration, you will provide both technical and people leadership to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Working closely with business partners, technical teams, and agency leadership, you will guide complex projects, resolve technical challenges, establish development standards, and ensure your team delivers high-quality applications that support the agency's mission.

Some of what you will do: 

• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of IT application developers, managing workloads, performance, hiring, and professional growth.
• Lead the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise applications and technology solutions.
• Develop application architecture, technical standards, and best practices that promote secure, reliable, and maintainable systems.
• Partner with business units, technical teams, and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that support agency priorities.
• Oversee database design, data integration, and data management activities to ensure accurate, secure, and accessible information.
• Guide complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of application and system issues while reviewing technical work completed by the team.
• Establish and oversee testing, quality assurance, and deployment processes to ensure successful implementations and minimize production issues.
• Research emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve applications, reduce technical debt, and strengthen the agency's technology environment.

Minimum Qualifications

 What you will bring:

• Nine (9) years of progressive professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, architecting and/or maintaining computer software applications.
• Two (2) or more years of experience as an IT Supervisor or team lead.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in the software development field, including:
  • Using MS-Visual Studio Development tools to maintain and develop agency or corporate level systems.
  • Designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining C#, VB.Net, .NET Frameworks, using tools such as Team Foundation Server (TFS) or other source control tools.
  • Using HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, and supporting libraries such as jQuery, etc., or like programming technologies, and the ability to provide solutions using these technologies.
  • Developing and testing MS-SQL 2008/2012 Transact SQL statements.
  • Managing/configuring Internet Information Services (IIS).
  • Experience working with relational databases.
  • Interpreting user requirements and software design documentation to be used for software development.
• The ability to:
  • Understand and follow agency values of respect, trust, diversity, equity, and inclusion through behaviors, and decisions.
  • Promote and support a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all employees.
  • Promote and support respectful, equitable, and inclusive delivery of services to customers.
  • Take action to learn and grow.
  • Take action to meet the needs of others.

 
What may set you apart:

• Three (3) additional years of experience as a Software Developer utilizing the following tools and technologies: 
  • XML
  • JavaScript
  • VB.NET
  • C#
  • SQL Reporting Services, Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS), Web Services, SQL, Visual Studio (VS)

Additional Conditions of employment:

• This position will operate onsite at our Olympia, WA location infrequently.
• Prior to a new hire, a pre-employment screening, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the pre-employment check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

 For information about available accommodations, the interview process, or the position contact Kyle Odell.

Other Qualifications

Join us as we transform how government delivers services! Together, we can build a legacy of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that will benefit generations to come. Be part of this vital mission and make a real impact in your community.

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  • Current resume
  • Cover Letter

A paycheck is just part of a total compensation package. We offer some of the nation’s best benefits.


The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), religion, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. 

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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