IT Application Analyst

Job Description:

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

Job posting edited as of January 28, 2026 - Salary information: The AFSCME Union contract is currently under negotiations and therefore the COLA for 2026 is not currently reflected in this job posting. We anticipate to have that released soon.

The City is seeking an IT Application Analyst to support the planning, implementation, and ongoing support of enterprise business applications. This role works closely with city departments, vendors, and IT teams to ensure applications run reliably, meet business needs, and comply with security and data standards.

Recruitment information: The first round of application will be reviewed on February 17th

Note: This role will be onsite for up to the first six months, with opportunities to work a hybrid schedule thereafter.

POLICE BACKGROUND CHECK: To ensure employees in Information Technology Division uphold the integrity and security of City facilities and systems, job offers are extended contingent upon passing a background and employment investigation. This process includes completing a limited Personal History Statement (PHS) and may involve interviews with personal and professional acquaintances, a review of online/social media presence, and verification of employment history. Background checks include WACIC (Washington Crime Information Center) and NCIC/III (National Crime Information Center/ Interstate Identification Index) criminal history checks, Department of Licensing records, driving abstracts, and fingerprinting. A credit waiver may be required.

What will you do in this position?

• Collaborate with vendors on software upgrades and manage server and application side support to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Provide technical support for HVAC, building automation, key card systems, fleet management, and backflow software.
• Manage application upgrades, apply patches, and perform version testing in controlled environments to maintain stability.
• Perform SQL (basic to intermediate) to query, validate, and report on application data, supporting system accuracy and business operations.
• Work with a variety of enterprise business applications, including ERP, finance, HR/payroll, permitting, utility billing, public safety, and document management systems.
• Oversee the software and hardware infrastructure needed to operate enterprise systems, including server monitoring and maintenance.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Quickly identify challenges and apply logical, evidence-based approaches to resolve them.
• Apply technical skills effectively, drawing on relevant training and experience.
• Consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail.
• Communicate and collaborate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.
• Strengthen internal and external partnerships by demonstrating honesty and transparency in all actions and communications to enhance collective success.
• Uphold high standards of service in support of organizational and community goals.

About City of Bothell:

• The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell's increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.
• Learn more about the City's Organizational Values and the Bothell's City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.
• Learn more about the City of Bothell's IT Division here.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here.

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to .

To learn more about the City of Bothell's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell?

Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to "think outside the box". We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

We offer ample time off, including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.