Remote Library Jobs in Olympia, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $6,651.00 - $8,944.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-07157
Department: Attorney General's Office
Division: Information Services
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Max Number of Applicants: 120
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com
This position will remain open until a sufficient number of candidates have applied. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General reserves the right to close this announcement at any time without notice.
Position and Salary
The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a project fulltimeIT Application Developer - Entry in the Information Services Division. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is not union-represented. This position is anticipated to last through the end of June 2027.
IT Application Development - Entry Salary range 04IT: $79,812 - $107,328
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.
Excellent benefits
Washington State offers one of the most competitive in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Information Services Division
Information Services Division (ISD) provides strategic technology leadership, support and consulting for legal technologies and platforms.
ISD leads the design, development, and delivery of all AGO technology systems and applications, including enterprise infrastructure, voice services and secure network environments. The division also maintains the operations of software and cloud platforms (private and public) to provide AGO staff access to their confidential work product and communications, ensuring solutions are tailored to the AGO's unique legal and operational needs.
ISD has multiple units that provide project management and business analysis service, electronic library services, custom software development, business intelligence, data management services, and eDiscovery litigation technical support. Through rigorous governance and cybersecurity controls. ISD ensures compliance with state governance policies/standards and that all technology services function properly and securely.
Duties and Essential Functions of an IT Application Development - Entry
This position works on remediating AGO systems for the OneWA statewide project that is replacing AFRS with Workday using an agile development methodology, innovation, and creativity to complete assignments. The position provides analysis, development, QA implementation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for division specific and agency-wide, high risk/high impact, mission-critical custom developed applications, off-the-shelf software customizations, system integrations and databases.
The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrable technical problem-solving skills, the interest and desire to understand complex business processes and the desire to learn and grow as a software developer.
This position provides software development and maintenance for new projects and solutions, enhancements to existing custom software solutions, off the shelf software customizations and software integrations.
Specific duties include:

• Provide software application development for performance metric tracking applications and approval workflows.
  • Integrate custom applications and data with other systems utilizing approved Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
  • Perform customizations and integrations with off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions.
  • Provide troubleshooting and bug fixes for custom developed solutions.
  • Develop dashboard / reporting platforms and associated Business Intelligence (BI) solutions.

• Perform testing and quality assurance for custom developed solutions.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.
Required Qualifications
Option 1: Six (6) years of professional experience such as analyzing, designing, and programming software applications OR a combination of education and/or relevant IT experience.
Option 2: An Associate degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, and at least four (4) years of experience such as analyzing, designing, programming software applications OR a combination of education and/or relevant IT experience.
Option 3: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; and at least two (2) years of experience such as analyzing, designing, programming software applications OR a combination of education and/or relevant IT experience
AND
Additionally, provide proof of at least one year experience within the past four years, and demonstrate proficiency developing applications or other software solutions using the following programming skills, languages, software and programs:

• ASP.NET or MVC, C#
• JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Microsoft.NET Framework Libraries (4.0 or above)
• SQL and Transact-SQL
• Microsoft Visual Studio or equivalent
• SQL Server Management Studio or equivalent
• Version Control Software (Team Foundation Server or equivalent)

Additional Desirable Skills & Abilities
The most competitive candidates will possess the following desired qualifications:
Experience within the past three years with the following programming skills, languages, software and/or programs:

• Agile software development methodologies
• Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX)
• jQuery
• .NET Desktop Applications
• NHibernate, Entity Framework, or equivalent
• Telerik - Kendo User Interface (UI), OpenAccess ORM, RadGrid for ASP.NET AJAX
• Web Services - ASP.NET Web API, XML Web Services
• SQL Reporting Services (SSRS)
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Version Control Software (Team Foundation Server, git, or equivalent)

About the Washington State Office of the Attorney GeneralThe Attorney General's Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in this state. We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor. The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities. This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And !

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest. If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you! Learn more about the AGO
Commitment to Diversity
Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds-- and fostering the inclusion of differences between people. Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.
One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019. Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2024 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.
Application Instructions
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

Read the Following Information Completely:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in , completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
• The Washington State Office of the Attorney General does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations Requests
Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or
For questions regarding this recruitment or assistance with the application process, please contact the recruitment team at If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and h