Oregon Department of Transportation
Software Application Developer (Multiple Positions)
Oregon Department of Transportation, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Software Application Developer (Multiple Positions)
Oregon Department of Transportation provided pay range. This range is provided by Oregon Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range Initial Posting Date
10/09/2025 Application Deadline
10/23/2025 Agency
Department of Transportation Salary Range
$6,679 - $10,092 Position Type
Employee Position Title
Software Application Developer (Multiple Positions) Job Description
Information Systems Specialist 7 – Software Application Developer Oregon Department of Transportation
Information Services Branch Enterprise Application Services – Field Operations Services Salem This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session. The Role
We are seeking a talented and motivated
software application developer
to join the ODOT Information Systems team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting traveler safety and mobility software applications such as TripCheck, the Transportation Operation Center System that is used to manage responding to incidents and the Video Streaming System. You will also be responsible for software application development, administration, maintenance and support tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to developing solutions that serve the community.
Apply today ! Hybrid remote work options available ! Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are times when the work will be required to be performed at the Salem office building. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A Day In The Life
Conduct analysis and requirement gathering to understand business need for system solutions.
Design and vet alternatives to implement solutions to meet the requirements.
Modify existing code or write new software code.
Conduct testing of software code changes and implement bug fixes for issues reported by testers.
Plan and execute the deployment of code changes to the system environments.
Perform troubleshooting to research and fix system issues reported by users.
Execute system administration, configuration, maintenance and support tasks.
Perform data analysis and design tasks such as designing schemas and writing queries.
Participate in hardware planning tasks such as determining server specifications and work to migrate a software application to a new server.
Work with vendors and other state agency staff to implement system solutions and data interfaces.
Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s In It For You
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of experience performing development, administration, maintenance, and support tasks for software applications.
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 four (4) years of experience performing development, administration, maintenance, and support tasks for software applications.
OR
A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of experience performing development, administration, maintenance, and support tasks for software applications.
OR
Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
What We’d Like To See If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward. Experience writing software application code using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Javascript, HTML, and CSS programming languages. Experience troubleshooting and resolving software application issues. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience investigating application log files, familiar with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Solarwinds, Splunk, etc., and have written SQL queries to gather information. Experience performing system maintenance tasks. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with performing server operating system patching, executing application failovers between active and passive servers, experience upgrading .NET Framework applications to .NET Core and/or experience performing system technical administrative and configuration tasks. Experience using Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git for software source code management. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience configuring and implementing Azure Pipelines for automating application build and release management.
How To Apply
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
Please address your cover letter to Matt Badzinski, Business Relationship Manager.
Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help?
For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov.
Additional Information
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Government Administration
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Base pay range Initial Posting Date
10/09/2025 Application Deadline
10/23/2025 Agency
Department of Transportation Salary Range
$6,679 - $10,092 Position Type
Employee Position Title
Software Application Developer (Multiple Positions) Job Description
Information Systems Specialist 7 – Software Application Developer Oregon Department of Transportation
Information Services Branch Enterprise Application Services – Field Operations Services Salem This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session. The Role
We are seeking a talented and motivated
software application developer
to join the ODOT Information Systems team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting traveler safety and mobility software applications such as TripCheck, the Transportation Operation Center System that is used to manage responding to incidents and the Video Streaming System. You will also be responsible for software application development, administration, maintenance and support tasks. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to developing solutions that serve the community.
Apply today ! Hybrid remote work options available ! Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are times when the work will be required to be performed at the Salem office building. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A Day In The Life
Conduct analysis and requirement gathering to understand business need for system solutions.
Design and vet alternatives to implement solutions to meet the requirements.
Modify existing code or write new software code.
Conduct testing of software code changes and implement bug fixes for issues reported by testers.
Plan and execute the deployment of code changes to the system environments.
Perform troubleshooting to research and fix system issues reported by users.
Execute system administration, configuration, maintenance and support tasks.
Perform data analysis and design tasks such as designing schemas and writing queries.
Participate in hardware planning tasks such as determining server specifications and work to migrate a software application to a new server.
Work with vendors and other state agency staff to implement system solutions and data interfaces.
Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s In It For You
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of experience performing development, administration, maintenance, and support tasks for software applications.
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 four (4) years of experience performing development, administration, maintenance, and support tasks for software applications.
OR
A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of experience performing development, administration, maintenance, and support tasks for software applications.
OR
Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
What We’d Like To See If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward. Experience writing software application code using C#, .NET, ASP.NET, Javascript, HTML, and CSS programming languages. Experience troubleshooting and resolving software application issues. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience investigating application log files, familiar with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Solarwinds, Splunk, etc., and have written SQL queries to gather information. Experience performing system maintenance tasks. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with performing server operating system patching, executing application failovers between active and passive servers, experience upgrading .NET Framework applications to .NET Core and/or experience performing system technical administrative and configuration tasks. Experience using Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git for software source code management. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience configuring and implementing Azure Pipelines for automating application build and release management.
How To Apply
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
Please address your cover letter to Matt Badzinski, Business Relationship Manager.
Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help?
For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov.
Additional Information
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Government Administration
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oregon Department of Transportation by 2x
Get notified about new Application Developer jobs in
Salem, OR .
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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