Software Developer

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Build and maintain secure, reliable DMV applications .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,182 - $9,361 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in .NET, C#, and SQL Server for application development and production support, with a strong focus on building secure and reliable DMV applications. Proficient in API development, system analysis, and performance optimization to ensure high-quality software solutions.

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Advanced .NET DevelopmentC# ProgrammingSQL Server ManagementAPI Development (SOAP/RESTful)Application Production Support

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Hard Skills

.NETC#SQL ServerAPI DevelopmentDebuggingPerformance TuningDatabase DesignTest Case CreationQuery OptimizationProduction Support

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationIncident PrioritizationTechnical Documentation

Tools & Technologies

ProfilersTracing ToolsMetrics AnalysisCOTS SolutionsAutomation Tools

Industry Keywords

Information SystemsApplication DevelopmentSystem AnalysisData IntegrityRoot Cause Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SOAPSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain secure, reliable DMV applications
Translate business needs into quality software
Contribute to system enhancements and integrations
Ensure stable, high-performing solutions
Write production-quality code for core services, APIs, integrations, batch jobs, SQL queries and UI components
Create test cases, integrate them into releases, and increase coverage on critical and failure-prone paths
Perform complex debugging and performance tuning using profilers, tracing and metrics
Optimize queries, memory, concurrency and I/O while protecting data integrity
Estimate and sequence technical work, identify tradeoffs, and recommend options when scope, schedule and risk conflict
Provide production support, prioritize incidents, resolve defects, implement hotfixes and participate in release decisions
Monitor and analyze logs and metrics, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive improvements and automation
Design and maintain database queries, objects, stored procedures and data mappings
Create and validate extracts and reports supporting downstream consumers and statutory requirements
Create and maintain user and support documentation, assist with escalations and resolve issues
Communicate technical status, risks and options to technical and non-technical audiences
May require overnight travel and working after hours

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years of information systems experience in application development or application production support; OR an associate's degree 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 three (3) years of information systems experience in application development or application production support; OR a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in application development or application production support
Advanced level experience using .NET, C# and SQL Server
Experience in application development and system analysis
Experience building and maintaining hybrid solutions such as Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions with customizations including configuration, development, testing and migration activities
Expertise developing and maintaining Application Programming Interfaces (API) such as SOAP or RESTful for integration with systems that support core business functions
Application or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer
Complete questionnaire and checkbox-style questions before submitting the application
Must complete the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire after submitting the application
Veterans or Oregon National Guard servicemembers may need to upload preference documents after submission
No visa sponsorship; must be able to work in the US and complete the US Department of Homeland Security I-9 form
Final candidates will undergo name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks; additional pre-employment checks may apply
May require a driver's license, LEDS, and/or education verification as required for the position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Flexible work schedules
Paid leave
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
Salary range increases by 6.95% for participating or eligible PERS members
Veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember preference may apply