Application Manager Jobs in Pullman, WA (NOW HIRING)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 2, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
483AD-YN_CS_NPS - IT App Development - Journey
Business Title:
Cloud Application & Infrastructure Engineer | Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology (Pullman, WA)
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Criminal Justice and Criminology Department at Washington State University is seeking a Cloud Application and Infrastructure Engineer to support the Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS). As our Cloud Application & Infrastructure Engineer, you will develop and maintains secure AWS cloud infrastructure, webform applications, and data visualization dashboards. In this role you will also work in collaboration with the project team and under the direction of the Principal Investigator. Additionally, you will ensure the performance, security, and accuracy of public safety reporting, and maintain the data lifecycle, from initial entry through final visualization.
The Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety (WADEPS) is a state-led initiative to enhance transparency and trust through standardized reporting of police use-of-force incidents. It provides tools for stakeholders to analyze data at various levels and supports officer training and statistical research through partnerships with organizations like WSU and Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC).
Percentage Breakdown of Duties:
60% - Data Visualization, Application Development and Integrity
25% - Cloud Infrastructure and Operations
10% - Collaboration, Training, and Professional Support
5% - Other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime ineligible.
Monthly Salary: $7,150.00 to $9,618.00 | Range 05IT | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28.
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years professional experience OR a combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years from which comparable knowledge and abilities are acquired.
• Experience with AWS tooling (e.g., QuickSight, Glue, Lambda, Athena, Cloudwatch).
• Proficiency in React webform design for web and mobile environments.
• Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Ability to perform data reconciliation and build automated validation workflows to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Ability to provide technical training and collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in AWS CI/CD tools, automation frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with serverless architectures and data lake management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to handle incident management and troubleshooting across the AWS cloud stack, specifically S3, Lambda, and VPC configurations, to resolve pipeline bottlenecks and system downtime.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department: Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Combining a passion for scholarship with a keen understanding of practical applications, the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology offers students the opportunity to learn, explore and develop in a substantive and expanding field. The department offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees; students may earn a minor, a bachelor of arts, a master's degree, or a doctoral degree in criminal justice and criminology. We have degree options to suit today's students, with our B.A. offered both on campus and online. With groundbreaking research, renowned professors, and students who are making a difference, WSU is an exciting place to pursue your education.
Area/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Location: Pullman, WA
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Full time
Position Term:
12 Month
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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