Systems Software Engineer (I, II or III)

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

What We'd Love to See in Your Application

About

As you share your experience, we'd be excited if you highlight moments that show how you've grown into not just a developer, but a collaborative builder of quality systems. We're especially curious about stories, examples, or projects that illustrate:

- A DevOps Mindset

- Test-First and Test-Driven Development

- Test Automation Frameworks

- Agile and PI Planning Experience

- Full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Experience

We're not looking for perfectionjust insight into how you think, how you grow, and how you collaborate. If you've experimented, learned something the hard way, or championed a small improvement that made a big difference, we'd love to hear that too.

Bring your curiosity, your craft, and your creativitywe're excited to learn what you can add to our journey.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for October 9.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

SALARY RANGE

The starting range for a Systems Software Engineer I will be $79,760, - $99,700, with a maximum opportunity of up to $119,640, with tenure and strong performance.

The starting range for a Systems Software Engineer II will be $90,960, - $113,700, with a maximum opportunity of up to $136,440, with tenure and strong performance.

The starting range for a Systems Software Engineer III will be $111,920, - $139,900, with a maximum opportunity of up to $167,880, with tenure and strong performance.

- Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

JOB POSTING

This position will be filled at the System Software Engineer I, II or III level, contingent upon the experience of the selected candidate.

- Systems Software Engineer I

Overview

The Systems Software Engineer I assists in software development efforts and participates in Agile team ceremonies while building technical skills and experience. This role supports coding, testing, and troubleshooting activities under the supervision of more experienced engineers. The Engineer I is focused on learning District standards, Agile practices, team workflows, and development tools.

Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Execution: Delivers maintainable code following established standards and recommended practices. Participates in peer reviews and incorporates feedback to improve future contributions. Assists with basic troubleshooting and resolution of software issues. Contributes to build and deployment activities under appropriate guidance. Uses team tools to track work and meet deadlines, providing regular task updates during Agile ceremonies. Engages in onboarding activities, learns from practical experience, and consistently applies team practices.

Analysis & Solution Design: Understands and clarifies user stories and their intent with appropriate guidance. Breaks down stories into implementation steps using established approaches and examples. Participates in refinement and estimation by offeri