Position number: K0237491 Location of Employment: Office of Judicial Administration, Topeka, KS Position Title and Salary: Senior Application Developer, grade 51, $ 87,326.06 annually Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits [State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)](https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits) Position Summary: The Senior Application Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications that support organizational goals. This role requires advanced technical expertise in C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET MVC, along with strong proficiency in SQL and front-end web technologies. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, adaptable, and comfortable working independently or as part of a development team. They will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and architecture design to implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain applications using C#, .NET Core, and ASP.NET MVC. - Build and maintain complex web solutions following MVC design principles. - Design, build, and implement APIs with a focus on scalability, security, and performance. - Integrate internal and third‑party APIs to enable secure and reliable data exchange across systems. - Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code for web, console, and service-layer applications. - Develop and optimize SQL queries to support application functionality. - Support UI implementation and ensure alignment with application architecture and user experience goals. - Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to shape requirements and technical strategies. - Contribute to architectural decisions and recommend modern development practices and patterns. - Review code for quality, consistency, and adherence to standards. - Troubleshoot and improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability. - Participate in deployment planning and support CI/CD processes where applicable. Qualifications: - Advanced proficiency in C# and .NET Core, including MVC development. - Strong experience with ASP.NET MVC and related patterns. - Ability to evaluate, install, update, and troubleshoot NuGet packages to support application development within Visual Studio. - Proficiency in SQL development, optimization, and relational database design. - Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. - Experience using Visual Studio for development and debugging. - Ability to design modular, scalable, and maintainable application architectures. - Working knowledge of Git or comparable version control platforms. - Experience creating and consuming APIs. - Understanding of API security standards. - Experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-based architecture. Core Competencies - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. - Effective communication and ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Ability to lead technical discussions and provide guidance. - High attention to detail with a focus on quality and maintainability. - Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving requirements. Applications will be accepted until: Open until filled The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [\[email protected\]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#accdc8cdecc7dfcfc3d9ded8df82cbc3da) or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711. THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER