Initial Posting Date

04/28/2025

Application Deadline

05/11/2025

Agency

Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range

$6,679 - $10,092

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Senior Software Engineer (Information Systems Specialist 7)

Job Description

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! Senior Software Engineer (Information Systems Specialist 7)

The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the central administrative agency that leads state government to implement the policy and budget decisions of the Governor and Oregon Legislature. DAS provides a stable management infrastructure and essential business services that support and enable state and local government agencies to carry out their missions, benefiting all Oregonians. DAS IT is a central component of DAS and reports to the DAS Chief Information Officer who reports directly to the DAS Director. DAS IT provides internal support to the divisions in DAS, as well as 20 small agencies, boards and commissions. Our purpose is to bring people and technology together by providing reliable service, accurate information, and creative solutions within an agile organization that is able to meet current and future challenges.

As the Senior Software Engineer, you will develop and support high performing, scalable and secure end-to-end web applications for DAS and its client agencies by applying SDLC principles and methodologies such as Agile Development, Product Security, best practice testing techniques and Continuous Integration. Applications are critical to conducting the business of the State of Oregon and support areas such as statewide financials, budgeting, procurement, payroll, human resources and internal auditing as well as the Governor’s and Legislative Fiscal Offices. This crucial role is part of the DAS IT Organization and will provide IT application integration support and application development to DAS and DAS client agencies.

For a full review of the position duties, details, and working conditions, please click here.

Minimum Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Six (6) years of information systems experience in: Software development utilizing: C#, .NET Core, MVC or Razor Pages, JavaScript or TypeScript, Git, experience with Project Management tools such as Azure Boards and Jira, React, and SQL OR
• An Associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND 4 (4) years of information systems experience in: Software development utilizing: C#, .NET Core, MVC or Razor Pages, JavaScript or TypeScript, Git, experience with Project Management tools such as Azure Boards and Jira, React, and SQL; OR
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in: Software development utilizing: C#, .NET Core, MVC or Razor Pages, JavaScript or TypeScript, Git, experience with Project Management tools such as Azure Boards and Jira, React, and SQL; OR
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above
  
  

Desired Attributes

• Experience creating reports using PowerBI.
• Experience with developing full stack and supporting web applications end-to-end
• Experience with EntraID and containerization (Docker)
• Experience creating and maintaining automated (CI/CD) pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, AWS CodePipeline)
• Familiarity with a variety of SDLC principles and methodologies including Agile Development
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical customers and voice opinions with clear rationale based on data and factual evidence.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and isolate the root cause and to propose permanent solutions with estimated work effort.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with members of leadership, co-workers, customers, other agencies, and the public.
  
  

Application Details and Instructions

• Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
• Please make sure your application materials clearly address how your education and/or experience relates to the Desired Attributes section of this announcement. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the attributes will be invited to interview.
• This announcement is for two (2), full-time, exempt, permanent, Senior Software Engineer (Classification: Information Systems Specialist 7) positions and may be used to fill future vacancies.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: [email protected] | 971-719-3083
  
  

Benefits Of Joining Our Team

At DAS, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, outstanding service delivery, and support for each other as professionals and as people. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.

Additional Benefits Include

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Hybrid work environment supported and encouraged!
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.
  
  

Additional Details

• Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.
• Employee is required to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance.
• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
  
  

Helpful Links & Resources

How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | Classification and Compensation | Pay Equity

Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference... for a lifetime!

The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.