Senior Software Developer - Azure

Full Job Description

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for leading and overseeing the development, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of complex agency-wide information systems to address the business requirements of the state courts system.

This position provides senior-level expertise to all software development functions.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity Administrative Office of the Courts Senior Software Developer - Azure Information Services Division

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 2026-09

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 72: $93,804- $123,084 per year (DOQ).

Opens: February 9, 2026

Closes: March 3, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.

This position requires at least 2 days per week working onsite at AOC facilities

Requirements

Qualifications

A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties, responsibilities and competencies of the Senior Software Developer may substitute for the qualifications listed.

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, OR closely allied field, AND:

• Eight (8) years of experience in a complex information technology environment TO INCLUDE:

• Six (6) years of experience developing and enhancing applications using C#, .NET, MS Entity Framework, Java, Magic XPA, COBOL, Natural, and ColdFusion. or other high-level languages and tools.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. API Development & Management
   • Design, implementation, and maintenance of RESTful APIs
   • Knowledge of OpenAPI/Swagger for API specifications
   • Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Azure AD B2C for securing APIs
   • Familiarity with API resilience patterns and strategies
2. Cloud Development Experience
   • Strong command of Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and release management
   • Proficiency in Azure Monitor, App Insights, and Log Analytics for observability and support
3. Programming Languages
   • Advanced skills in C# (.NET Core/.NET 6+)
   • Scripting with PowerShell or Azure CLI
   • JavaScript/TypeScript is a plus (especially for Azure Functions)
4. Data Integration & Storage
   • Experience integrating with SQL Server
   • Handling data formats: JSON, JSONL, XML, CSV
   • Working with ETL/ELT pipelines
5. Messaging and Event-Driven Architecture
   • Design patterns around pub/sub, event sourcing, and event-driven workflows
   • Experience handling retries, poison message queues, and resilient message delivery
6. DevOps & Automation
   • Infrastructure as Code: ARM, Bicep, Terraform
   • Automated deployments and testing of integration workflows
   • Git-based branching strategies and version control
   • Experience with secure credential management using Azure Key Vault

Core Competencies

• Familiarity with microservices and serverless architecture
• Proven experience debugging integration issues
• Monitoring, alerting, and incident response expertise
• Working in an agile team environment, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, retrospectives, and continuous improvement practices
• Ability to tune integration components for latency, throughput, and cost-efficiency
• Ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong documentation practices for integration flows and APIs
• Influencing architectural decisions and setting coding standards
• Strong problem-solving skills to design integrations that are robust and fault-tolerant
• Strong traceability practices across distributed systems (e.g., correlation IDs)

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY

For more information about the position, to review the job description, application submission requirements, supplemental questions, inquire about benefits, or to apply for the position: CLICK HERE TO APPLY

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law.

Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 704-4143, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will 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.