IT App Development Senior/Specialist

Salary: $99,300 - 133,608 per year Requirements:

• At least seven years of experience and/or education related to the role, including developing and maintaining computer applications and analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining, or programming software.
• Education in Computer Science, Information Technology, a STEM discipline, or a closely related field, combined with relevant experience. Examples of qualifying combinations include seven years of experience; six years plus 30–59 semester credits; five years plus 60–89 semester credits or an associate degree; four years plus 90–119 semester credits; or three years plus a bachelors degree or higher.
• Skills in conflict resolution, technology risk management, data-informed decision-making, collaborative planning, IT governance, and prioritizing and sequencing work.
• Desired: Education focused on programming or software engineering; application development and maintenance experience; experience leading IT professionals or serving as a technical consultant; professional experience with database design, programming, maintenance, support, or consulting for moderate-risk applications; and familiarity with Washington air quality laws and codes.

• Lead application and systems development, providing senior technical and architectural direction for information systems integration and cross-program solutions.
• Plan, design, and implement complex environmental systems that help assess air quality in Washington.
• Coordinate IT work with the unit manager, other Ecology development teams, the Information Technology Services Office, and agency-wide technology initiatives.
• Research software development methods and industry trends, and collaborate with agency application development leaders to recommend improvements to development practices.
• Analyze business needs with business analysis and project management colleagues to ensure applications meet requirements and address underlying organizational problems.
• Provide expert programming and independent IT services to the Air Quality Program, including leading the development, implementation, and maintenance of applications and systems used by program staff and the regulated public.

• Support
• Angular
• Git
• JavaScript
• LESS
• PowerShell
• Security
• Web
• Windows

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We are the Washington State Department of Ecology, hiring a permanent, full-time IT App Development Senior/Specialist for our Air Quality Programs Information Technology and Telemetry Unit. The role is based at our headquarters in Lacey, Washington, in Thurston County, with flexible hybrid telework and schedules available; at least one day per week is required in the office, and employees must live within commuting distance of the duty station. The annual salary range is $99,300–$133,608, with the top step typically reserved for longevity. You will join a collaborative team of eight IT professionals using Agile/Scrum practices and supporting systems for secure air pollution and permitting information. Our Air Quality Program works to protect community health through permits, regulations, and reporting systems, while our agency is committed to protecting Washingtons environment and fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We offer competitive state employee benefits, including health and dental coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, holidays, and training opportunities. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Applications were requested by October 19, 2026; applicants were asked to submit a complete application, cover letter, and resume.

last updated 41 week of 2026