Salary : $99,300.00 - $133,608.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 2026-08379
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionOur Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
About the Division and OfficeThe Information Technology (IT) Division is an internal service organization responsible for providing information technology-based products and services in support of the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) agency business priorities so that L&I can keep Washington Safe and Working.
The mainframe program is responsible for managing L&l's Industrial Insurance applications, which are the agencies priority one systems. These applications are crucial for effectively managing the worker compensation program and are used by over 3,000 staff. These applications include both internal and external-facing applications that support Health Services Analysis (HSA) business processes. The Medical Information Payment System (MIPS) is L&I's Industrial Insurance billing system. MIPS has over four (4) million lines of code and processes a minimum of 20,000 bills per day which equate to over 500 million dollars each year MIPS has both an online and batch component and contains more than 600 modules. MIPS has 1,200 users across 16 teams, and supports 100 thousand credentialed providers, making it one of the agencies' most critical applications and databases.
The Mainframe program is made up of four (4) units that support critical operations of the domain. The Claims, Employer Systems, MIPS, and Operational functions are critical to balancing the support of aging systems. This position reports to the Director of Mainframe Operations and Strategy and serves as the supervisor of the MIPS Mainframe team, supervising entry, journey and senior level staff.
About the RoleAs the
IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist, you will serve as the Senior Application Development and supervisor for the MIPS Mainframe and .NET product teams and will provide expert technical leadership, system design authority, and supervisory oversight for an application that supports statewide medical billing, provider payments, and industrial insurance operations. These are services injured workers and medical providers across Washington depend on every day.
In this role, you'll lead the design, architecture, and modernization of MIPS. You will make sure it stays reliable, high-performing, and continues to meet legislative and policy requirements. You'll direct a multidisciplinary team of IT professionals and give advanced consultation and architectural guidance on high-risk system components. You will also manage projects that deliver agency-wide infrastructure upgrades and enhancements to Insurance Services applications.
This is an advanced-level programmer/analyst position with a high degree of autonomy. You'll independently develop, enhance, and maintain multiple complex applications across several programming languages and technologies, often leading those efforts and balancing several projects at once. Your deep understanding of the mainframe will be key to solving difficult problems and guiding sound technical decisions.
*This position is primarily seeking candidates who reside in Washington State or are willing to relocate. DutiesSome of what you'll do:- Mainframe MIPS Programming
- Serve as the technical authority for MIPS mainframe and .NET components, providing expert level design, architecture, and development leadership. Lead the design and implementation of new system logic, data flows, and application components where no existing precedent exists. Architect modernization strategies for legacy MIPS components and establish coding standards, development patterns, and technical best practices. Direct cross system integration design with ProviderOne, MPOS, MIPC, and other enterprise systems.
- Create new applications and modify existing applications, debug applications and system problems.
- Complete testing to ensure customers do not encounter errors.
- Monitor Applications and systems, ensure efficient and reliable application operation.
- Create application and system documentation.
- Apply and accommodate software and hardware upgrades.
- Respond to problem calls.
- Coordinate pre-productions and production code drops when assigned for high-risk system changes.
- Leads projects assigned, including development of project plans, schedule, coordination of design/maintenance and testing activities requiring advanced technical design, architectural decision making, and cross team coordination.
- Investigate application abends as needed which may include 24-hour system response for production problems.
- System Analysis
- Determine the best and most appropriate alternatives for computer systems to meet customer needs.
- Translate business requirements into programming and development specifications.
- Documents technical specifications and perform estimates on Service Requests, project tasks and other technical work for high-risk enhancements, legislative mandates, and cross system integrations.
- Performs system and program design.
- Responsible for analysis and resolution of problems and consultations with other computer analysts and programmers.
- Reviews fiscal notes and prepares feedback for compliance with architectural standards and enterprise design patterns.
- Maintenance and Critical Response
- Monitor and Maintain Databases and Solutions by investigating application usage, error reports, and performance or reliability issues as needed by conducting advanced analysis of system performance, data integrity, and cross system dependencies.
- Provide Critical Response and Problem Resolution by responding to critical production problems.
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Responsible for coordinating with customers to define, develop, test, and implement system requirements.
- Lead requirements analysis for enterprise level enhancements, ensuring alignment with business needs, legislative mandates, and technical architecture.
- Scrum master for MIPS Mainframe product and MIPS .NET Product Team
- Actively identifying and clearing roadblocks.
- Facilitating daily standups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Responsible for shielding the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
- Assisting with product backlog management, refinement, and defining goals for the team.
- Enhancing collaboration and helping the team resolve internal conflicts.
- MIPS Mainframe and .NET Team Supervisor
- Hire, train, mentor and coach direct report staff. Lead and supervise the Mainframe MIPS team of Entry, Journey, and Senior level staff composed of Entry, Journey, and Senior level IT professionals by providing leadership, mentoring, direction, future vision technical guidance and evaluations for direct reports.
- Responsible for performance management tasks by consulting with Manager and Office of Human Resources (OHR) - Human Resources Consultants (HRC). This includes individual development plans for staff, timely performance and development plan expectations and evaluations, and corrective progressive discipline.
- Ensure assigned duties are accomplished and employees are demonstrating competencies. Ensuring employees have the tools and resources to complete the job successfully.
- Coach, guide, and mentor the team with an eye towards future responsibilities and goals of individual team members by preparing formal performance and development plans. Assesses and reviews training needs for staff and arranges for or provides additional instruction.
- Establish and maintain position descriptions (PD) in partnership with manager and assigned HR Consultant.
- Review PD annually with staff.
- Evaluate team members, provide feedback, and approve leave/training requests.
- Attend meetings and complete regular status reports to communicate progress on assigned tasks.
And much more!
QualificationsRequired:- Ten (10) years of direct and progressive professional Information Technology experience:
- Consulting, analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining, or programming computer software applications and/or databases and providing technical customer support in Information Technology.
- Using all or some of the following technologies: COBOL, NATURAL/ADABAS, JCL, VB, VB.NET, Visual Studio, ASP, ASP.NET, EntireX, MQ Series, Java Script, HTML, XML, SQL Server and MS Access.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems and apply emerging technologies in mainframe environments.
NOTE: Education may substitute year for year for experience up to four (4) years for a bachelor's degree and up to two (2) years for an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely aligned field.
Required Competencies- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Desired:- One (1) year of supervisory leadership experience including demonstrated experience leading technical teams, providing guidance, mentoring staff and supporting organizational goals through effective leadership and team management.
- One (1) of scripting and automation experience including scripting languages such as Rexx/Clist, advanced training experience or using Job Control Language (JCL).
- Experience developing Mainframe applications and .NET components that interface with web applications through messaging technologies.
- Four (4) years of experience working with Endevor and the software development lifecycle.
- Two (2) years of experience with JCL, TSO, TPX, CA7, ICETOOL, REXX
- Scrum Master Certification
Supplemental InformationThings You Need to KnowAt L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
L&I provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including paid leave, tuition reimbursement, Infants at Work Program and a generous retirement package for qualified employees at the end of their career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.
For this position, teleworking may be up to full time with the expectation of attending in person meetings and training occasionally or upon business needs. The assigned duty station for this position is
Tumwater, WA.
We offer hybrid and remote work options, though we're primarily seeking candidates who live in Washington State or are willing to relocate, to support in-person collaboration and access to on-site resources when needed.
Remote work from a state outside of WA requires approval.
To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.Application processTo be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a completed online application including work history and professional references.
A resume and cover letter are not required and will not be used in lieu of a complete application. Please ensure your application includes detailed work history that clearly demonstrates how your experience relates to the qualifications and responsibilities of this position. For each previous position listed, include specific duties, project(s), accomplishments, and relevant skills that showcase your experience.
You are also required to provide three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers. References should be individuals who can speak to your work performance, skills, and professional experience.
**Applications with incomplete work history, missing employment information, or references to a resume in place of detailed work experience, or fewer than three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers may be considered incomplete and may not be considered for further review.
Your application materials will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position and advance in the selection process.
Please do not attach or place any medical information within the application, experience or work history. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.
Other information- IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal.
- For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor and Industries does not participate in E-Verify. Employment eligibility is verified solely through the I-9 form process described below.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
Background Check NoticePrior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Did You Know?Washington is to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's .
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EmployerL&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contributes to the success of the agency's mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest source of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call . TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials, and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more InformationIf you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Jason Stedman at
More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military LeaveWashington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional LeaveLeave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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How did you learn of this employment opportunity?
- WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
- L&I Talent Management Consultant
- L&I Employee
- Professional/Personal Network
- Monster
- College/University Website/Career Fair
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- Verg
- Craigslist
- Indeed
- Twitter
- Job Fair (Military)
- Career Fair
- EHS Careers
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
- Radio Advertisement
- Newspaper/Magazine
- L&I Website
- Other
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If you indicated "Other" please specify where you heard about this position.
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW AND TYPE YOUR INITIALS IN RESPONSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE STATEMENTS.
I will NOT attach or place any medical information within the application, resume, or cover letter. If I do, I understand that it will be rejected and I may be provided an opportunity to apply again without including my confidential health information, while the posting is still open and applications are being accepted.
I will not share my medical information with hiring managers or interview panels.
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The application process requires that you submit a completed work history and three (3) professional references. Please indicate if you have completed the required work history and professional references.
- Yes, I have completed the work history portion of my application and have included 3 professional references.
- No
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Are you a Washington State resident or willing to relocate to WA?
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What is your highest level of completed education in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely aligned field?
- Some college education
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None of the above
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How much professional experience do you have in the following? -Consulting, analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining or programming computer software applications and/or databases and providing technical customer support in Information Technology. -Using all or some of the following technologies: COBOL, NATURAL/ADABAS, JCL, VB, VB.NET, Visual Studio, ASP, ASP>NET, EntireX, MQ series, Java Script, HTML, XML, SQL, Server and MS Access. -Ability to solve complex solve complex technical problems and apply emerging technologies in mainframe environments.
- No experience
- I have experience in only some of the above listed areas, not all
- I have less than 1 year experience in ALL of the above listed areas
- I have 1-3 years of experience in ALL of the above listed areas
- I have 4-5 years of experience in ALL of the above listed areas
- I have 6-7 years of experience in ALL of the above listed areas
- I have 8-9 years of experience in ALL of the above listed areas
- I have 10 years or more of experience in ALL of the above listed areas
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If you listed that you have experience in the above areas, please describe your professional IT experience and list the employers where you completed these duties. If you do not have any of the above listed experience, please mark "N/A".
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Tell us about your experience in applying development standards in a managed environment.
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Describe a time you identified and resolved a complex application defect or production issue. What was the problem, what steps did you take to diagnose it, and what was the outcome?
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How many years of professional experience do you have developing or maintaining applications on an IBM mainframe (z/OS) platform, for example in COBOL or NATURAL/ADABAS?
- No mainframe development experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 7 years
- 7 or more years
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What technology have you used professionally for at least one year to develop or maintain production applications. Select all that apply.
- COBOL
- NATURAL
- ADABAS
- JCL
- VB OR VB,NET
- ASP OR ASP.NET
- SQL Server
- JavaScript, HTML, or XML
- None of the above
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Which mainframe tool or scripting language have you used professionally? Select all that apply.
- TSO
- TPX
- CA 7
- ICETOOL
- REXX
- CLIST
- None of the above
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Which best describes your experience using Endevor to manage source code changes, version control and release deployment through the software development lifecycle?
- No experience with Endevor
- Experience with a comparable mainframe change management tool only.
- Endevor, less than 2 years.
- Endevor, 2 to less than 4 years
- Endevor, 4 or more years
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Which best describes your highest level of experience supervising or leading technical staff?
- No lead or supervisory experience
- Mentored or trained colleagues without assigning their work.
- Lead worker for at least one year: assigned, instructed and checked the work of others.
- Formal supervisor for less than one year, including performance evaluations.
- Formal supervisor for one year or more, including hiring, performance evaluations and corrective action.
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Which best describes your Scrum experience?
- No experience working on a Scrum or agile team.
- Familiar with Scrum methodologies.
- Have worked as a member of a Scrum team.
- Currently hold a Scrum Master certification and have served as Scrum Master for a team.
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