IT Senior Application Developer (3 positions)

Why work for OFM

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) serves as the backbone of Washington state government. Its mission is to make the state a better place by connecting people, budgets, policies, data, and systems for state agencies and the Legislature. The team includes budget advisors, researchers, and other experts dedicated to public service and an equitable future for every Washingtonian.

Job Opportunity

We are seeking three Senior Applications Developers to serve as technical authorities in designing, developing, and implementing statewide enterprise applications and data integration solutions that support mission‑critical business functions across Washington State. These positions lead the development of scalable, reusable, and extensible solutions that connect applications, data, platforms, and technologies across agencies.

The Senior Applications Developers provide advanced technical expertise in solving complex integration and data pipeline challenges and develop strategies and roadmaps for application and data integration. Solutions support critical enterprise functions, including financial management, budgeting, human resources, legislative operations, and asset management, as well as systems such as AFRS, HRMS, CAMS, and One Washington.

Key responsibilities include designing, coding, configuring, implementing, and supporting complex integration solutions (including near‑real‑time messaging and data exchange), supporting the Workday implementation, Workday error reporting, Enterprise Data Warehouse, upload tools, and other enterprise integration needs. Technologies used include Snowflake and other advanced development and integration tools.

What You’ll Work On

• Design application and near‑real‑time data integration solutions; integrate state enterprise mission‑critical applications and data (e.g., AFRS, HRMS, data warehouses) with each other and with applications maintained by other state agencies.
• Develop code to integrate data between disparate applications built on different platforms and technologies; build integration workflows using Informatica PowerCenter.
• Write and maintain code for web services (SOAP and REST) and APIs, utilizing XML, WSDLs, XSDs, and JSON.
• Consume web services and APIs exposed by various vendors/SAAS solutions to integrate enterprise data.
• Translate application requirements into functioning code for application integration; determine and design data integration architecture.
• Build WSDL documents to define request and response structures for web services.
• Write and maintain code documentation and technical specifications.
• Apply standardized release management procedures to plan, schedule, test, and implement deployments of data and application integration solutions through lower environments and production (via ServiceNow).
• Design and implement statewide Enterprise Data Warehouse ETL processes; lead current and emerging enterprise system data movement solutions and development of ETL services.
• Develop complex Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes for Enterprise Data Warehouses and data marts using tools such as Informatica and SSIS.
• Perform ongoing maintenance and support of the agency’s enterprise integration solutions.
• Conduct in‑depth code and quality‑assurance reviews for new integration solutions and enhancements.
• Perform real‑time root cause analysis for production issues, applying skills in SQL, database systems, data integration, web services, SAP, and VSAM (mainframe).
• Monitor production application data exchanges to ensure timely delivery of data, files, and messages.
• Analyze and document existing and proposed integration standards, best practices, definitions, and business rules.
• Assist customers with integrations, complex problem resolution, and architecture; support time‑critical production failure resolution.
• Research and explore innovative options to establish integration standards for data and application templates and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing complex enterprise applications and data integration solutions across disparate platforms, applications, databases, and organizational environments, including near‑real‑time and batch integration patterns.
• Advanced experience developing complex ETL and data integration solutions supporting enterprise data warehouses, data marts, and operational systems using technologies such as Informatica and/or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Experience developing and integrating SOAP and REST web services and APIs, with working knowledge of XML, JSON, WSDL, XSD, and related integration/interface standards.
• Proficiency in SQL and database programming, and experience using scripting/programming languages such as Python, VBScript, and/or batch scripting to develop, automate, and orchestrate application and data integration solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex application and data integration problems, perform root‑cause analysis, conduct code and quality‑assurance reviews, optimize integration solutions, and support mission‑critical production environments.
• Experience applying SDLC, source control, testing, release/change management, technical documentation, and deployment practices, and providing technical consultation, establishing integration standards, and collaborating with technical teams, project teams, and customers.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow, and to meet the needs of others.

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) years developing solutions in a middleware environment (e.g., Informatica, MQ).
• Experience engineering complex data and application integration solutions for enterprise systems.
• Broad experience with enterprise systems, integration technologies, and integration methods.
• Open to candidates from non‑traditional backgrounds; transferable experience is welcomed.

What We Offer

At OFM we foster a culture of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and belonging. We value both learned and lived experiences, believing that diversity makes us stronger. To support health and well‑being, we provide a variety of benefit programs.

Benefits

• Environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 12 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation days (minimum), and 12 days of sick leave per year
• State retirement programs
• Additional health and retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, and long‑term disability coverage

For a full list of benefits, please visit the recruitment page.

Application Process

Submit an online application before September 25, 2026. Applications are reviewed daily; interviews begin the following week. The hiring authority may make a decision at any time, so apply early.

Required documents:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for this specific position
• Resume detailing applicable experience and education
• At least three professional references with current contact information

We do not use AI or other technology to screen applications. A real person will read each submission. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, call 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6384.

Questions

ASL interpreter is available for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing applicants. For recruitment questions or accommodation requests, email TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov. The Office of Financial Management is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This position is exempt from civil service rules (see WAC 357‑19‑195).