About the Department

The Superior Court IT Applications group is looking for a Senior Applications Developer. We are an energetic and hard-working team that delivers custom software solutions using the Microsoft technology stack. The work we do supports one of the most forward-thinking, pro-technology courts in the country. As part of the team, you will support and produce enhancements to existing products, as well as lead the development and deployment of enterprise level projects. 

Come join the team if you have passion for:

• Public service work that will improve the Court’s efficacy
• Creating tools that will enhance underserved communities’ access to services and justice
• Solving complex problems through software engineering
• Building useful and attractive applications

It is the vision of King County Superior Court (KCSC) to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.  Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.

Work location: This position is primarily located at the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. The incumbent may also be required to work at other Superior Court locations.

Work schedule: This is a full-time position. The Court's business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work hours for this position may vary, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County Superior Court worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a Court-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Additional materials required: Please include a resume and letter of interest describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter. Applications that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are:
   1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
   2) Attach multiple documents/files in the attachment section.

Position Duties

The following is intended to be a summary of the job functions for this position and does not reflect every task encountered to achieve these functions.

• Contribute to software architecture design and development
• Write clean, scalable code and unit tests
• Carry out code-reviews at regular intervals in coordination with other developers
• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, including performance
• Maintain and support cloud-based services, systems, and applications
• Develop and maintain documentation for applications, systems, and operating instructions
• Ensure the compatibility of websites with newer software and OS versions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties listed in the job duties section.
• 5+ years of professional experience working within the Microsoft development stack and/or utilizing front-end technologies such as Angular and Typescript
• Ability to work independently and in a respectful team environment
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Front-End Development
  • In-depth knowledge of JavaScript & its frameworks like Angular, Node, Vue, React
  • Mastery of HTML5, CSS3+, AJAX, RxJS
• Back-End Development
  • C#, LINQ, XUnit/NUnit
  • Architecture: Microservices, RESTful APIs, Cloud Services– Microsoft Azure CI/CD
• UX Design
  • Wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
  • Responsive and adaptive design
  • Maintain brand consistency

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience in relational and non-relational data storage designs
• A keen design sense 
• Experience with iterative development methodologies such as Agile

Other Qualifications

Special requirements: The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required.  Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check.  Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.
 
Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.
  
Union membership: Positions in this classification are not represented by a union.

King County Superior Court 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.
 
 If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1536.