IT Application Developer, Public Health Systems DOH8942
Salary
$85,800.00 - $115,416.00 Annually
Location
Multiple Locations Statewide, WA
Job Type
Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment
Remote Only
Job Number
DOH8942
Department
Dept. of Health
Division
Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT)
Opening Date
06/30/2026
Closing Date
7/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
IT Application Developer, Public Health Systems
This recruitment is open to Washington residents and those residing on the ID/WA and OR/WA borders. This position is based in Washington State and may be performed remotely from a location within Washington, or from a border city in Oregon or Idaho.
The Opportunity
As a Journey level IT Application Developer, you will design, develop, maintain, and enhance the applications, databases, and data integrations that support disease surveillance, laboratory reporting, vital records, and other critical public health systems used across Washington State. This role works across the full application lifecycle, from analyzing business requirements and designing solutions to developing code, managing data, testing systems, resolving technical issues, and supporting deployments.
You will collaborate with public health programs, laboratories, local health jurisdictions, vendors, and technology partners to ensure critical systems remain secure, reliable, and responsive to evolving business needs. The applications and data services supported by this position help public health professionals identify disease trends, receive laboratory reports, monitor outbreaks, meet federal reporting requirements, and make informed decisions that protect the health of people throughout Washington.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Why You'll Love This Role:
What You Bring:
You are a problem solver who enjoys understanding complex business needs and translating them into practical technology solutions. You are comfortable working across multiple technologies and balancing development, data management, testing, and operational support responsibilities.
You approach your work with curiosity, accountability, and attention to detail. You communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical partners, helping others understand challenges, options, and solutions. You value collaboration and recognize that successful public health technology depends on strong partnerships across programs, agencies, and organizations.
You are motivated by work that has a meaningful public impact and take pride in building and maintaining systems that public health professionals rely on to protect communities across Washington.
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 must have been gained though full-time equivalent employment. 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
PreferredQualifications
While these aren't required, having them can help you stand out as a candidate.
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
Were 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/Recruiterat employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOHxxxx in the subject.
Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.
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Supplemental 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.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g. H-1B, F1, TN, etc.) DOH is not an E-Verify agency]
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This position is based in Washington State and may be performed remotely from a location within Washington, or from a border city in Oregon or Idaho. By selecting "I acknowledge" below, you confirm that you currently reside in, or plan to relocate to, an eligible location. If you plan to relocate, please indicate your willingness to do so within your application.
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I have the following qualifications (select one):
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Do you have at least three (3) years of professional experience in the software application development field?
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How would you describe your experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining applications using modern programming languages and frameworks (such as .NET, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript frameworks, SQL)?
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How would you describe your proficiency level in working with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar), including writing queries, stored procedures, and data integration?
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How would you describe your experience with application lifecycle management, including requirements, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance?
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Select which best describes your level of familiarity with information security principles and applying security standards in software and data solutions.
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How would you rate your ability to troubleshoot complex application, data, or system integration issues?
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How would you describe your proficiency level in communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences and producing clear documentation?
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How would you describe your experience with public health or healthcare data systems (e.g., HL7, FHIR, notifiable conditions, surveillance systems)?
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How would you describe your experience with reporting and business intelligence tools (e.g., SQL Server Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence Studio)?
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Select which best describes your level of familiarity with Azure cloud platforms, IIS configuration, or enterprise hosting environments?
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How would you describe your experience developing JavaScript applications, including use of JQuery libraries?
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How would you describe your experience with Microsoft Dynamics Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), including API development and system integration?
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How would you describe your experience developing Microsoft application security, authentication, auditing, and exception handling protocols using Microsoft Enterprise Libraries?
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How would you describe your experience with quality assurance and testing, including unit testing tools (e.g., Visual Studio Unit Testing)?
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How would you describe your experience developing automated ETL processes, converting legacy systems (e.g., Access to SQL Server), and applying data governance and quality assurance best practices?
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How would you rate your ability to research, evaluate, and adopt emerging technologies to improve enterprise systems?
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I have reviewed my responses to the supplemental questions for accuracy and understand they cannot be changed once the job announcement closes.
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Employer State of Washington
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View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504
Website http://www.careers.wa.gov