Title: Sr. Computer Engineer (.Net), Position No. 00238

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $117,900.00 - $135,585.00

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location: IT SERVICES

Agency Website: www.dmv.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is hiring for a Sr. Computer Engineer for a position within IT Services Administration at the headquarters location in Richmond, VA. This position is open to current VA DMV employees only.

This advanced technical position has responsibility for providing computer analytical, technical and programming application development services and supporting the computer applications that are used by its customers. In addition, this position will help lead the research, integration, development and implementation of tools, technologies, methods, and systems, which expand or enhance delivery of DMV services directly to customers, employees, and business partners.

This position is for a .NET full stack developer that will be responsible for the technical and functional development and maintenance of support systems from user requests through the business objective statement, business process definition, requirements definition, full system construction, implementation and post-implementation review and maintenance. In addition, this position will assist with the research, integration, development and implementation of tools, technologies, methods, and systems, which expand or enhance delivery of DMV services directly to customers, employees, and business partners. Another area of responsibility for this position will be release and deployment management processes. The incumbent of this position will primarily focus on the Select application and its components and interfaces but will also play a role in the transitioning of legacy systems off the agency’s mainframe to a .NET-based technology stack.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, serves approximately 6.2 million licensed drivers and ID card holders with over 8.4 million registered vehicles. In addition, DMV serves a wide array of businesses, including dealers, fuels tax customers, rental companies, driving schools, other state agencies, local governments, and non-profit organizations. DMV operates upon five fundamental core values: Trustworthiness, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Teamwork (TRAIT). We don’t just talk about our core values, we live them!

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in .NET development, with current working experience in VB.NET and C#, for application design, coding, and maintenance.
• Working experience in UI/UX design using Angular.
• Proven experience in system integration, technical troubleshooting, and creating scalable solutions.
• Familiarity with software lifecycle management processes and user acceptance testing (UAT) protocols to ensure quality and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience with cross-functional collaboration
• Experience mentoring and guiding team members, fostering knowledge sharing, and enhancing technical skills within the team.
• Demonstrated experience documenting code and processes via technical writing and diagrams.
• In-depth understanding of Agile development methodologies and software lifecycle processes, including change control and their application within distributed systems.
• Working experience with desktop software release and deployment management processes.

Additional Considerations

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and modern DevOps tools to support scalable application development.
• Proficiency in web services, APIs, and integration testing protocols to support complex, multi-system applications.
• Familiarity with TSO, COM-PLETE, JCL, Windows operating systems, and CSS Mainframe systems, essential for managing DMV’s integrated applications.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DMV participates in E-Verify.

All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Selected candidates must consent to a fingerprint-based criminal history check, driver record check, and background investigation, if applicable.

As a condition of employment, the DMV will be alerted of any convictions for moving violations, including license suspension.

Submission of an online application is required. DMV does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience and years of experience to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone: 804-367-0528

Email: employment@dmv.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.