Application Developer, Public Health Systems DOH8832

Full Job Description

Application Developer, Public Health Systems

This is a home-based (remote) position open to candidates located anywhere in the United States. We welcome talent from across the country to join our team and make an impact, regardless of location. In-person events or in-office work are infrequent and scheduled in advance.

The Opportunity

This role is focused on building and supporting the applications and data systems that power Washington’s public health infrastructure.

You will design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications and databases that support disease surveillance, laboratory reporting, and other critical health systems used across the state.

You will work hands on across the full application lifecycle.

That includes translating business requirements into technical designs, writing and optimizing code, developing secure database structures, building automated data integrations, and deploying solutions across development, test, and production environments.

You will also troubleshoot complex production issues, improve system performance, and ensure applications meet state and federal security standards.

The work is technical, detailed, and impactful. These systems support local health departments, laboratories, healthcare providers, and federal reporting partners.

When they run well, public health operations run smoothly. Your work helps ensure the technology behind that response is secure, stable, and built to scale.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Why You’ll Love This Role:

What You Bring:

You are a thoughtful problem solver who enjoys turning complex business needs into clean, reliable technical solutions. You think beyond just writing code.

You consider security, performance, maintainability, and long term impact. You are comfortable working across teams, explaining technical concepts clearly, and managing competing priorities.

When something breaks, you stay calm, dig into the root cause, and fix it the right way. You care about building systems that work not just today, but when they are needed most.

Required Qualifications

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed.

Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one for one basis. Advanced education may substitute year for year for experience.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

Minimum three (3) years of professional experience in software/application development field, including the following (experience may have been gained concurrently):

Preferred Qualifications

Employee Benefits

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family’s health, financial security, and work-life balance.

You’ll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you’re living today.

Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage.

Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.

OIT: Shaping a Healthier Future Through Innovation

The Office of Innovation and Technology works to harness technology and data to advance public health, supporting over 220 systems and 305 applications, including critical programs like the Immunization Registry.

We drive interoperability, strengthen cybersecurity, and promote health equity, delivering impactful solutions that empower communities.

Our team fosters a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration, where every member’s contribution shapes a healthier future.

About the Washington State Department of Health

We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health.

Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.

At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We’re passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health.

Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.

Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting, including hazards:

Schedule (i.e., hours and days):

Travel Requirements:

Tools and Equipment:

Customer Interactions:

Other:

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

We’re committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won’t be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.

Click “Apply” to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable).

List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led (if applicable).

DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.

Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Shawnelle Goalder, Talent Acquisition Consultant/Recruiter at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8832 in the subject.

Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.

Additional Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.