Capital Systems Developer (IT App Development – Senior/Specialist)

<undefined role="navigation"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1924/jobpostings/image/20260303131531_HR Recruitment Web Banners 10_bridge.jpg" style="width: 618px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" role="presentation" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD"></undefined><br><br><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">About WSDOT</span></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!</span></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">The Opportunity</span></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">WSDOT is currently seeking a skilled application developer to serve as the Capital Systems Developer, the agency’s subject matter expert for Capital Systems tools, delivering enterprise application development and integration services that support statewide program and project management for the $6+ billion capital construction program across highways, ferries, rail, traffic operations, and facilities. Reporting to Headquarters within the Capital Program Development and Management (CPDM) Division</span><span style="color:inherit;">, </span><span style="color:inherit;">this role will design, develop, configure, test, implement, maintain, and document software solutions and integrations across Oracle’s Primavera Suite, including P6, Unifier, Project Integration Framework (PIF), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), and reporting tools. The role will focus on enhancing business processes, supporting eConstruction, design development, and program management activities, while ensuring reliable connectivity between modern platforms and legacy systems used by more than 2,000 internal and external users. The position will collaborate closely with business units and IT partners to deliver scalable, secure, and user-centered solutions that improve efficiency and data integrity statewide. Our top candidate will bring advanced application development and systems integration experience, Oracle/Primavera configuration expertise, SQL and data management proficiency, and the ability to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions.</span></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">What to Expect</span></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the </span>Capital Systems Developer <span style="color:inherit;">will:</span></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true">Apply advanced knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts and practices in application development gained through extensive experience utilizing and developing tools.</li><li>Analyze business requirements and translate into application designs for cloud hosted and on-premises software.</li><li>Analyze system functionality and develop application improvements based on user needs and system capabilities that can be used by multiple divisions with varying needs and requirements. </li><li>Modify and configure enterprise tools to meet evolving business requirements from program management, project development, and construction contract administration.  </li><li>Independently map and analyze complex data models between Capital Systems applications, upstream source systems, and downstream systems while identifying and resolving structural mismatches. </li><li>Independently develop integration design specifications for implementation between Capital Systems tools and other agency division systems.  </li><li>Independently develop and test new integrations within Capital Systems tools.</li><li>Independently interpret functional requirements and design documentation for Capital Systems and other WSDOT tools to develop complex workflow and non-work business processes (BP’s).</li><li>Configure business process forms, data elements, and complex calculations to allow for data entry, complex auto-creation, and other system-driven updates within Unifier using Udesigner and other Capital Systems tools. </li><li>Develop and configure BP integration points that allow for transfer of data between business processes and non-Unifier systems using PIF, OIC, API’s, and external systems to support automated transfer of data.</li><li>Independently design, develop, and maintain complex Oracle Analytics Publisher reports using advanced SQL data templates, and layout templates to support delivery of capital transportation projects throughout the agency. </li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Qualifications</span></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">To be considered for this opportunity, the following are <u>required</u>:</span></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Application Development & Programming</span></strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true">Advanced, senior-level expertise in the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, technical design, coding, configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise applications, demonstrated through independent development of complex functionality within Capital Systems tools (PIF, OIC, Unifier, BI Publisher, Primavera Analytics). </li><li>Ability to design maintainable technical solutions, establish development standards, and lead modifications that directly support mission critical project management and construction administration processes.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Business Acumen and Requirements Analysis</span></strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true">Demonstrated senior-level ability to independently research, elicit, and document complex business requirements and translate them into technical designs and system configurations within enterprise PMIS tools. </li><li>Expertise in interpreting contracts, policies, and business processes; converting them into maintainable workflows, integrations, and reports; and communicating technical concepts to both IT and business stakeholders.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">System Integration</span></strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true">Substantial senior-level experience designing, developing, troubleshooting, and administering enterprise integrations using Oracle Project Integration Framework (PIF), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), or comparable API frameworks, including creation of conceptual and detailed design specifications, testing plans, and performance optimization of production integrations.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Project Management Information System Utilization</span></strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true">Advanced proficiency configuring and administering business processes in a low-code Project Management Information System such as Primavera Unifier, including uDesigner configuration, workflow design, form development, security configuration, and lifecycle management to support construction contract administration and program management.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Data Modeling and Report Development</span></strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true">Advanced expertise in SQL and enterprise reporting platforms (BI Publisher/Oracle Analytics Publisher, Primavera Analytics), including development of data models, complex queries, report layouts, performance tuning, and validation of reporting accuracy for agency decision-making.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Growth Mindset</span></strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. </span></li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong>Service-Oriented </strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Takes action to meet the needs of others.</span></li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">It is <u>preferred</u> that qualified candidates also have:</span></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true"><strong>Enterprise Integration: </strong>Advanced proficiency with Oracle Project Integration Framework (PIF), Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Primavera Unifier, Primavera Analytics, BI Publisher/Oracle Analytics Publisher, and SQL.</li><li><strong>Transportation Infrastructure and Asset Support:</strong> Experience with transportation industry/agency program management, project management and financial systems and business processes.</li><li><strong>Project Management: </strong>Experience leading or supporting IT project delivery activities including work planning, stakeholder coordination, milestone tracking, testing coordination, and deployment for enterprise application enhancements.</li><li><strong>Project Development:</strong> Understanding of the IT project development lifecycle. </li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><em>*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.</em></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Important Notes </span></strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true">This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.   </li><li>In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable <a href="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/labor-relations-and-compensation-policy/collective-bargaining-agreements/2025-27-collective-bargaining-agreements" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/labor-relations-and-compensation-policy/collective-bargaining-agreements/2025-27-collective-bargaining-agreements" aria-label="Collective Bargaining Agreements - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/labor-relations-and-compensation-policy/collective-bargaining-agreements/2025-27-collective-bargaining-agreements$collectivebargainingagreements">Collective Bargaining Agreements</a>. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FWAC%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fcite%3D357-28&data=05%7C01%7CMichaela.Doelman%40ofm.wa.gov%7Ce6e6a42cca2f4cdfb06708dadfbb1119%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638068291796857607%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WY8LmwaDoBldve4a6UQhhY829e2ngswvo%2FdG4n%2FVRYs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FWAC%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fcite%3D357-28&data=05%7C01%7CMichaela.Doelman%40ofm.wa.gov%7Ce6e6a42cca2f4cdfb06708dadfbb1119%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638068291796857607%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WY8LmwaDoBldve4a6UQhhY829e2ngswvo%2FdG4n%2FVRYs%3D&reserved=0" aria-label="Chapter 357-28 - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3a%2f%2fapp.leg.wa.gov%2fwac%2fdefault.aspx%3fcite%3d357-28&data=05%7c01%7cmichaela.doelman%40ofm.wa.gov%7ce6e6a42cca2f4cdfb06708dadfbb1119%7c11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7c0%7c0%7c638068291796857607%7cunknown%7ctwfpbgzsb3d8eyjwijoimc4wljawmdailcjqijoiv2lumziilcjbtii6ik1hawwilcjxvci6mn0%3d%7c3000%7c%7c%7c&sdata=wy8lmwadobldve4a6uqhhy829e2ngswvo%2fdg4n%2fvrys%3d&reserved=0$chapter357-28">Chapter 357-28</a> of the Washington Administrative Code.</li><li>This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.</li><li>WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit, please visit <a href="http://www.uscis.gov" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.uscis.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="www.uscis.gov - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="http://www.uscis.gov/$www.uscis.gov"><em>www.uscis.gov</em></a></li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Why WSDOT </span></strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true"><u>Work-Life Balance</u> – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions. <strong> </strong></li><li><u>Paid Leave</u> – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!</li><li><u>Tuition Assistance</u> – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.</li><li><u>Plan For Your Future</u> – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to <a href="https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/employment/new-employee/benefits.htm" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/employment/new-employee/benefits.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="State Benefits - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/employment/new-employee/benefits.htm$statebenefits">State Benefits</a> for more information.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Check out this video to learn more: </span><span style="color:inherit;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5j2nKGVJm8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" aria-label="Why WSDOT? - open in a new tab" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5j2nkgvjm8$whywsdot?">Why WSDOT?</a></span></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">How to Apply</span></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. </span></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:</span></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li data-pasted="true">An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.</li><li>An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.</li><li>Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment. </li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><strong><u><span style="color:inherit;">Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed.</span></u></strong><span style="color:inherit;"> Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.</span></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><em><span style="color:inherit;">WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.</span></em></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Contact Us</span></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;">For inquiries about</span><span style="color:inherit;"> this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at </span><span style="color:inherit;"><a href="mailto:Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov">Robyn.Lovely@wsdot.wa.gov</a></span><span style="color:inherit;">. </span><span style="color:inherit;">Please be sure to reference </span><strong><span style="color:inherit;">26DOT-HQ-05521</span></strong><span style="color:inherit;"> in the subject line. </span></p>

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