Software Developer

Initial Posting Date: 10/14/2026 Application Deadline: 10/21/2026 Agency: Department of Transportation Salary Range: $6,182 - $9,361 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Software Developer Job Description: Information Systems Specialist 6 – Software Developer Oregon Department of Transportation Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch DMV Driver Application Services Salem The role: We’re looking for a software developer to join our Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver Application Services team! In this role, you will build and maintain secure, reliable DMV applications that translate business needs into quality software.

You’ll also contribute to system enhancements and integrations, and ensure stable, high performing solutions. Apply today ! 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: Write production quality code to implement core services, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), integrations, batch jobs, SQL query writing and optimization, and User Interface (UI) components. Create tests cases, integrate them into releases and raise coverage on critical paths and failure prone areas. Perform complex debugging and performance tuning using profilers, tracing and metrics. Optimize queries, memory, concurrency and Input/Output (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 including prioritizing incidents, resolving defects, implementing hotfixes and participating 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 needed to support 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.

Hybrid work options available – in office work is required typically once or twice a month but is based on business needs. To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected] . 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…

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