Salary: $117,300.00 Annually Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA Job Type: Exempt Remote Employment: Remote Optional Job Number: 14518 Department: State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (SBCTC) Division: Information Technology Opening Date: 12/11/2024 Closing Date: 12/31/2024 4:59 PM Pacific Description View the complete description on our Jobs page: The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) is seeking candidates to fill a recently vacated Senior Software Engineer (OPE) position for the Information Technology division. The Senior Software Engineer position serves as a member of the leadership team providing statewide coordination and technical assistance for correctional education programs. These programs include basic skills, vocational, associate and bachelor's degrees, transitional educational reentry services and other agreed-upon educational programs offered by sixteen community and technical colleges in partnership with the Department of Corrections at the eleven adult correctional facilities. The position is responsible for the integrity of the program by designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and conversion tools to enhance e-learning delivery for the program. The Senior Software Engineer reports to the Technology Innovation Officer with a dotted line to the BEdA Associate Director for Corrections Education with the focus of scaling equitable access to educational opportunities for justice-involved individuals across the community and technical college system. SBCTC Mission and Vision Statement Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities. We support and empower the Washington State Community and Technical Colleges to increase higher education opportunities and student participation through advocacy, resources, information, leadership and accountability. Our values are focused on customer service, integrity, humor/exuberance, expertise, and effective communication. SBCTC Values Racial Equity and Social Justice: We courageously advocate for an inclusive environment that ensures an antiracist and intersectional approach to racial equity and social justice. Accountability; We're driven by our vision; our values are more than words. We are answerable for our work, and to all it informs and impacts. Community and culture building: We value the diverse voices and lived experiences of those we work with and serve. We build a culture of belonging where people can be their authentic selves while growing personally and professionally. Service: We serve one another and the college system with transparency and respect. Our service is responsive, accurate, efficient, and sincere. Humor: Humor feeds our connection and motivates us as we do the work of serving our colleges. We value the ability to grow, laugh, and enjoy each other. Collaboration: We build upon the strengths and gifts of every employee and our partners to collaboratively uplift our students and colleges, while responding to the needs and challenges facing the system. Innovation: We are flexible, inquisitive, and creative learners who bring curiosity and openness to all that we do. Duties Design, develop, maintain the Open Prison Education (OPE) learning management system suite for the delivery of educational content from Corrections Education faculty to justice-impacted students. Research, recommend and guide the integration and development of new technology to support Corrections Education Work collaboratively with stakeholders and users, prior to each development cycle, to determine end-user requirements. Develop application roadmap incorporating internal and external stakeholder input. Act as liaison to the Department of Corrections IT and Cybersecurity Unitas needed to discuss technology security protocols and ensure approval has been granted prior to implementation. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current technologies. Define and maintain best practice recommendations based on solution architecture, design patterns and technical standards. Provide expert-level technical support to ongoing technology projects as they are created, developed, and implemented. Provide expert-level technical support to the local community and technical college corrections education technical staff as needed. Collaborate and provide updates to Corrections Education staff in the Basic Education for Adults department. Collaborate with team members to support OPE activities. Ability to work remotely and travel as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or Information Systems OR equivalent combination of related experience and/or education. Experience with Python and C programming languages. Experience with Linux operating system and Docker cloud deployment technology Experience with Git or other version control software. Proven ability to lead with an equity mindset, think creatively and strategically, and act with cultural awareness and humility. Must be able to pass a Department of Corrections Security Background Clearance. Must have a valid driver's license. Excellent project management skills with an ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Takes the lead in developing new processes to address business needs. Has an intuitive grasp of situations based on deep, tacit understanding. Uses analytical approaches in new situations or in case of problems. Considered the "go to" person in area of expertise within the organization and by outside organizations. Able to diagram or explain the relevant process elements and issues in relation to organizational issues and trends in sufficient detail during discussions and presentations, to foster a greater understanding among internal and external colleagues and constituents. Understanding of full business process (including anticipation of future needs), strategic direction, impact on internal/external stakeholders and internal organizations. Supplemental Information HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items: Letter of formal application that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement. Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications. List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews. View the complete description on our Jobs page: Apply at More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 12-31-2022