Senior Systems Engineer

About the Department

Job Duties

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
• Design and develop cloud-native applications using? Microsoft Power Platform ,? Dynamics 365 , and? Azure services ?(e.g., Logic Apps, Function Apps, App Service, API Management).
• Build and maintain? custom integrations ?and solutions using APIs, SDKs, and enterprise service layers.
• Develop and support? web-based applications ?using modern JavaScript frameworks such as? React ?and? Angular .
• Enhance and modernize? legacy applications ?across a variety of platforms and technologies.
• Develop and maintain? CI/CD pipelines , source code, documentation, and work items using? Azure DevOps .
• Implement and support? Dynamics 365 customizations , workflows, Power Automate flows, and model-driven apps.
• Serve as a? Tier 3 escalation point ?for complex technical issues within your application portfolio.
• Create and maintain? technical and user documentation ; provide training and knowledge transfer to team members and end users as needed.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and development practices; actively share knowledge and collaborate with peers across teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience developing solutions within the? Microsoft development stack , including several of the following:
• Microsoft Power Platform ?(Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Dynamics 365 ?(model-driven apps, workflows, customizations)
• Microsoft Visual Studio ,? C# ,? ASP.NET MVC ,? ASP.NET Web API ,? .NET Core ,? Entity Framework 6+
• JavaScript ,? AJAX ,? HTML ,? CSS , and modern frameworks such as? React ?or? Angular
• Experience with? Microsoft Azure ?services, including:
• App Service, Logic Apps, Functions, API Management, and Service Bus
• Familiarity with? relational and non-relational data storage ?design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with? Agile methodologies ,? DevOps practices , and? Git-based version control .
• Strong? analytical and problem-solving skills ; ability to synthesize complex technical and business information.
• Excellent? communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or with? public sector organizations , particularly in a government or civic technology environment.
• Microsoft certifications in Azure, Power Platform, or Dynamics 365.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

• The normal work week for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

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Application Process

• Applicants must complete the online application to include:
• Employment history going back at least seven years if possible (or more to include all relevant experience).
• A resume including all relevant experience.
• A cover letter detailing how you are an excellent fit for this position.
• If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Robert James at [email protected].

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King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Benefits

• King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page . This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Flexible Spending Account Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Wellness programs Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Onsite activity centers Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Employee Giving Program Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Employee assistance programs Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position Training and career development programs
• Training and career development programs

Supplemental Questions