Senior Application Developer

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Job Description

ABOUT US

MISSION. STEWARDSHIP. IMPACT.  At the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO), our work directly supports public education across Oklahoma. Through responsible management of the state’s land, minerals, and investments, we help generate funding that benefits schools and future generations. Join a team committed to public service, accountability, and making a meaningful difference across the state.   To learn more about CLO, please visit CLO.ok.gov.

Benefits of Joining CLO

CLO offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Generous Benefits Allowance: Up to $21,934.08 annually, based on family size, to help cover the cost of benefits
• Comprehensive Insurance Options: Choose from a variety of plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses. 
• Retirement: Pathfinder 401K with up to a 7% match
• Generous Leave: Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may receive up to six weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child after completing two years of service.
• Employee Discounts: Access discounts with a variety of companies and vendors
• Longevity Bonus: Receive a bonus after two years of service, with annual bonuses thereafter
• Compensatory Time: Available for both FLSA exempt and nonexempt employees
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support and helpful resources for you and your family

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Application Developer serves as a senior developer responsible for the design, development, and ongoing support of the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO) enterprise applications and relational database systems. This position architects and maintains secure, scalable software solutions that support core agency functions, including auctions, investments, minerals management, real estate management, and financial reporting. The role provides advanced expertise in application architecture, database design, DevOps processes, and system integrations to ensure high system performance, data integrity, and reliable technology services supporting CLO’s fiduciary mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise application development and relational database management.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Proficiency in .NET (C#), modern web frameworks (e.g., Angular or comparable), and advanced SQL Server development, including T-SQL, performance tuning, and database administration.
• Experience with source control, DevOps environments, production releases, and application lifecycle management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience serving as a senior or technical lead responsible for code review and production deployment approval.
• Experience in public-sector or regulated IT environments.
• Experience supporting financial, auction, leasing, or asset management systems.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, cybersecurity standards, and disaster recovery processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Senior Application Developer performs advanced technical and systems leadership duties. Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Expertise & Applied Knowledge: Applies advanced knowledge of enterprise application architecture, relational database design, secure coding practices, and DevOps methodologies to develop, maintain, and optimize mission-critical systems. Designs scalable software solutions; ensures database integrity and performance; evaluates system architecture; implements security controls; and exercises independent technical judgment to support secure, reliable, and high-performing agency operations.
• Disaster Recovery & Continuity Support: Supports and maintains application-level disaster recovery and data replication processes to ensure business continuity. Validate backup processes, document recovery procedures, and participate in continuity planning efforts to minimize operational risk.
• DevOps & Release Governance: Administer source control and DevOps environments, manage versioning and code repositories, and oversee controlled release of application updates to development, testing, and production environments. Conduct code reviews, enforce development standards, and ensure production deployments follow documented change management and security protocols.
• Collaboration & Project Leadership: Collaborate with IT leadership and technical staff to prioritize development efforts, estimate timelines, and coordinate implementation of enhancements. Assist in long-range technology planning and modernization efforts.
• Enterprise Application Architecture: Designs and implements secure, scalable application solutions that support agency business systems, including minerals management, real estate management, auctions, investments, and financial reporting. Works within established enterprise architecture standards to develop well-structured, maintainable systems using .NET (C#), Angular, and related technologies while ensuring system performance, reliability, and security.
• Enterprise Software Development & Lifecycle Management: Leads full software development lifecycle activities including coding, testing, deployment, documentation, and post-production support. Ensures development standards, version control, and release processes are followed to maintain system reliability and operational continuity.
• Database Administration & Data Integrity: Serve as the primary application-level database administrator for the agency’s proprietary systems. Design and maintain database structures, stored procedures, views, and functions using T-SQL best practices. Monitor and optimize database performance, ensure data integrity, manage user access permissions, and implement security controls to safeguard sensitive financial and trust asset information. Diagnose and resolve database issues to prevent service disruption and data loss.
• Reporting & Data Solutions: Design, develop, and maintain enterprise reporting solutions using SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or comparable tools. Collaborate with agency divisions to gather reporting requirements, analyze data structures, optimize queries, and ensure accurate and timely delivery of operational and financial reports supporting fiduciary decision-making.
• Business Process Analysis & Systems Enhancement: Partner with division leadership and subject matter experts to analyze business processes, identify system gaps, and recommend technical improvements. Develop system enhancements that improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support evolving statutory and operational requirements.
• Stakeholder Support & Technical Guidance: Provide advanced technical support to agency leadership and staff. Assist users during mission-critical activities such as auctions and financial operations, both onsite and offsite as required. Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and maintain comprehensive system documentation and training materials.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Application Design & Development Expertise: Demonstrates advanced knowledge of enterprise application development, relational database design, and secure coding standards. Designs and develops scalable, maintainable application components within established architecture and development standards while ensuring system performance, reliability, and security.
• Advanced Database & Data Integrity Management: Applies expert-level knowledge of SQL Server development, performance tuning, indexing strategies, stored procedures, and data security. Ensures data integrity, accuracy, and reliability across mission-critical systems.
• Technical Judgment & Problem Resolution: Exercises independent technical judgment to diagnose complex application, database, and system performance issues. Evaluates architectural trade-offs and implements solutions that balance security, scalability, and operational continuity.
• DevOps & Release Governance Discipline: Implements structured source control, versioning, and deployment processes. Ensures production releases follow documented change management, security validation, and testing standards to protect system stability.
• Cybersecurity & Secure Development Awareness: Applies secure coding principles and supports system hardening, access control, and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive financial and trust asset information.
• Systems Integration & Business Process Translation: Translates business requirements into technically sound solutions. Understands how application components interact across financial, real estate, minerals, and auction systems to ensure cohesive enterprise functionality.
• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision-Making: Analyzes application metrics, database performance indicators, and operational data to optimize system efficiency, reliability, and reporting accuracy.
• Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing: Provides technical guidance to developers and IT staff. Conducts code reviews, enforces development standards, and supports skill development within the team without formal supervisory authority.
• Operational Accountability & Reliability: Takes ownership of system stability and production support. Responds effectively to mission-critical system issues, particularly during auctions and financial operations.
• Agentic AI Use: Use AI to drive and support development. Integrate AI processes into applications or use AI to support workflows in applications.
• Documentation & Knowledge Management Discipline: Maintains comprehensive technical documentation, system diagrams, and procedural references to ensure long-term sustainability and continuity of enterprise systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Location: 204 N Robinson Ave, Suite 900, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Please note: This role requires a consistent, in-person presence at the designated workplace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with no remote, telecommuting, or hybrid options.

Work Environment includes:

• Office Setting: Climate-controlled office setting with exposure to moderate noise; the employee is frequently required to talk, walk, and stand; this position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.

Physical Demands include:

• Ability to stand, reach, and bend 50% of the time;
• Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, and office telephone 75% of the time;
• Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.

Cognitive Requirements:

• This role requires clear and accurate communication, strong analytical skills, and the ability to evaluate information and make timely decisions.
• Sustained focus and attention to detail are essential, along with memory retention of policies, procedures, and facts over various time frames.
• Adaptability and mental flexibility are also necessary to handle changing information, work conditions, and unexpected challenges.

TRAVEL

Occasional in-state travel may be required to support auction activities, system implementations, or training events.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future;
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from a U.S. state or territory to perform necessary job-related travel.

EEO STATEMENT

The Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO) is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law. CLO complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and provides equal opportunity in all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, discipline, and separation.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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