Job Description :
Senior Accela Developer Work Location: Seattle, WA- Primarily remote. However, the client may require occasional on-site presence on short notice, and all proposed candidates must be able to accommodate such visits. Duration: Five-years contract Project Title: Accela Development & Quality Assurance Testing Accela Development: Develop and maintain all aspects of the SDOT Accela implementation, including but not limited to system configuration, scripts, expressions, standard choices, page flows, SQL, payment adapters, integrations, and user administration. Develop and maintain integrations with various ancillary systems, including Bluebeam, ESRI ArcGIS. Develop reports, database views, stored procedures in an MSSQL environment. Package and deploy scheduled and off-cycle SDOT Accela releases. Update and maintain specification documents and inline code commentary. Ensure adherence to City of Seattle and SDOT design standards. Roles & Responsibilities: Enhance/configure Accela Civic Platform (modules like Permitting, Licensing, Inspections) Write, test, and deploy custom scripts (Event Handlers, PHP/JavaScript) Integrate with other city systems (e.g. GIS, ERP) Assist in requirements, design documents, and peer reviews Support system optimization and upgrades Qualifications: 5+ years experience with Accela (Civic Platform, Workflow, ACA) Strong JavaScript/SQL skills, experience with Web Services Familiarity with system integrations (XML/JSON/Web APIs) Experience in Agile environments Certifications: Accela Certified Developer (if available) ISTQB Certified Tester (optional but a plus)