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IdahoPTV lists this IT SOFTWARE ENGINEER III opportunity in boise, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posted 4 days ago | Apply before October 31, 2026
Description
State of Idaho
Office of the State Board of Education
This position may be filled prior to the closing date on the job posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered.
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About the Agency: The Idaho State Board of Education (Board) is established in the Idaho Constitution for the “general supervision of the state educational institutions and public school system.” State law charges the Board with the general supervision, governance and control of public schools and postsecondary institutions, including community colleges. The Board is comprised of eight members: seven appointed by the Governor, as well as the statewide elected superintendent of public instruction. The Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) is charged with providing professional staff support to the Board and implementing the Board’s policies, programs, and initiatives.
Summary: The Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) is charged with providing professional staff support to the State Board of Education (Board) and implementing the Board’s policies and initiatives. The Board’s Education Data and Information Technology (EDIT) team collaboratively supports the systems, agencies, and program groups that support Idaho’s K-20 public education system. Software Engineer III’s provide leadership in the design, evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of proprietary web applications and data systems that are key components of Idaho’s education data management system. This incumbent provides project leadership and technical guidance in programming and analysis and performs related work.
Responsibilities:
Develops code to add functionality to new or existing web applications, libraries, web API’s and NT services, which include but are not limited to:
Updating and debugging .Net web applications that interface with the state’s education longitudinal data system
Creating new .Net web applications that interface with state’s education longitudinal data system
Querying and reporting on data inside the state’s education longitudinal data system
Collaboratively work as member of project team with project manager(s), subject matter experts, and additional stakeholders
Gather, interpret, and prioritize project requirements
Design and develop creative and efficient solutions for a wide variety of complex business problems
Analyze, design, develop, document, test and maintain web applications and services
Participate in security and code reviews
Troubleshoot problems with applications, finding and implementing fixes or new solutions
Expeditiously respond to emails, phone calls, and tickets
Track open issues, resolve, and elevate as necessary
Ensure that customer issues are resolved in a satisfactory manner
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None; may provide technical guidance or mentoring to peers or junior staff.
Working Conditions:
Office, which could include travel between office spaces or buildings, depending on where employees are physically located.
Primarily a day shift (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday), however some weekend or after-hours support may be required.
This position is located in Boise, Idaho, and requires residency in Idaho. If relocating to Idaho, the Idaho State Board of Education may offer financial assistance toward the cost of relocation. The agency does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.
Minimum Qualifications:
Considerable knowledge of:
Data architecture, software architecture, common software design patterns, development and testing practices
Programming languages and software development tool suites.
Experience:
Creating, interpreting and documenting user requirement
Analyzing development solutions to show costs and benefits
Coding, testing and deploying production systems
Establishing and defining architecture and development standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of software development experience
Experience with:
C#
ASP.Net MVC
.Net Core
MS SQL/T-SQL
JSON/XML
Kendo UI and Bootstrap
Version control solutions such as Git, TFS, etc.
Developing and interfacing with web services
Developing data visualization solutions
Developing reports using solutions such as Telerik Reporting or SSRS
Identity/Access management for secure access to applications and data
Education data and programs
Special Notification: This position is exempt from the rules of classified service under the provisions of Section , Idaho Code. This position is educational IT exempt from overtime. The successful applicant will be required to pass a background check.
In addition to salary, the State of Idaho contributes an average of nearly 40% of an employee’s annual salary toward comprehensive benefits, creating a competitive total compensation package! This robust total compensation and benefits package includes, but is not limited to:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
11 paid holidays
Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
The State Board of Education requires participation in the Idaho Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)for benefited and non-classified staff who do not have previous credited service with PERSI. The Idaho ORP is a defined contribution plan (401(a)) where both the employer and employee make contributions to the individual employee's account. Employees are immediately vested when enrolled in the ORP. Therecord keeper for the ORP is Fidelity Investments, and the ORP plan is administered by the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education also provides supplemental deferred compensation (457(b)) and 403(b) plans. More information can be found here :
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (TTY/TTD: 711), or email . (If you have a contact for applicant accommodations at your agency, please replace the contact information).
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
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Worksite address
boise, ID, 83708, US
Who can apply
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