IT Software Engineer 1

Why it's a great opportunity:In this limited duration role, you will use your skills in validation and customer support to this team providing technical and analytical services for department and enterprise IT solution implementations, specifically for the Pierce County Legal Information Network eXchange (LINX). You will perform daily administration and support of LINX for ongoing maintenance, user administration, advanced configuration, scripting, coding, data migration, reporting, and integrations. This includes basic scripting in the LINX Framework using JavaScript.

The Information Technology Division’s 130 staff are responsible for building, operating, and maintaining the technologies that power essential public services in Pierce County. We provide diverse technology solutions, including commercial applications, geographic information systems, and sophisticated custom software, supported by a robust hybrid infrastructure combining both on-premises and cloud-based platforms, and all secured by a reliable network. Our team thrives in a positive, collaborative environment combined with continual learning and development to enable our highly impactful work. Join us and be part of a division where your contributions truly make a difference.

Why it's a great department:The Finance & Enterprise Services Department delivers enterprise-wide services that support every County department and many external partners, ensuring Pierce County operates effectively, efficiently, and with strong public stewardship. Finance & Enterprise Services staff provide a broad portfolio of high-impact, countywide services, including budgeting and performance management, fiscal services, procurement and contracting, information technology, general services, fleet services, and risk management.

Employees have the opportunity to work on strategic, enterprise-level initiatives, collaborate across departments, provide the operational and technical backbone which ensures the smooth delivery of services across the organization, and deliver critical analysis and decision support that informs leadership and shapes County priorities. The Finance & Enterprise Services Department is focused on creating a culture where employees can help improve service delivery to make a meaningful impact on County operations and the community. The Department leads with safety, empowerment, and collaboration to create an environment where every person can contribute, challenge ideas, and continuously improve.

Learn more about the Finance & Enterprise Services Department here.

How to be successful in the role:Your success will come from collaborative teamwork, creative problem solving, troubleshooting, anticipating needs, and confidence in support of the LINX team.

Your future in this role:You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Provide technical and analytical services for department and enterprise IT solution implementations.
• Function as liaison between business units and technology services. Partner with higher-level Analysts and Project Managers in providing consultation and coordination with departments to match user requirements with technology solutions.
• Work with technologists, system designers, and programmers to assist in researching and determining technical solutions to enterprise applications; participate in reviewing and assessing 3rd party software solutions; contribute to the design and analysis for application implementation; participate in the configuration, integration, and data migration; and perform the implementation of the application.
• Evaluate and revise solutions to ensure compliance with IT standards, and customer business needs are met.
• Define system requirements and analyze fit/gap, plan, and provide recommendations for system workflows, application integration, product implementation, and deliverables.
• Work cooperatively and proactively with IT peers to contribute to establishing the hardware, software, security, services, and administration for the production and test environments.
• Review and document application designs including system configuration and database architectures according to IT standards.
• Assist with designing, documenting, and testing any required database migration.
• Assist with performing 3rd party vendor management.
• Assist with conducting the installation, implementation, administration, and support for 3rd party software solutions that support countywide initiatives. Trouble-shoot problems and recommend solutions.
• Participate in writing feasibility studies, project briefs, lifecycle cost analysis, test units, progress reports, proposals, and user manuals for new business processes and other related system documentation.
• Work with Department Business Analysts and IT peers to contribute to detailed project plans and schedules including risk identification to ensure the successful integration of new systems and applications.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be foundhere.

• Additional education or experience, which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis.

• Two or more years of information technology or business analysis experience required
• An Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree or two-year college diploma in information technology, computer sciences, business, public administration or related field.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team atPCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?