Oracle APEX Programmer Analyst

Oracle APEX Programmer AnalystOnly qualified Oracle APEX Programmer Analyst candidates located near the Richmond, VA area will be considered due to the role requiring an onsite presence. Required skills include: Oracle 11g/18c/19c database (5 years), strong SQL and PL/SQL experience (5 years), Javascript OR Jquery (5 years), and Oracle APEX (5 years). Preferred skills include Oracle PL/SQL web toolkit (2 years), RESTful and SOAP Webservices (2 years).About the role: The Virginia Vital Events and Screening Tracking System (VVESTS) currently is a PLSQL Web toolkit application running on Mod PLSQL gateway. This technology is outdated. All the modules in VVESTS capture and deal with highly sensitive data (PII and PHI), so web application security is a high priority aspect for the VVESTS. It is very important to use the latest web technologies and latest JavaScript/jQuery frameworks, templates and CSS styles to mitigate the security vulnerabilities and enforce strict compliance with HIPAA regulations. VVESTS is one of the critical systems developed by VDH, which currently hosts applications like Virginias Birth Registry, Death Registry (EDRS) and Screening Registry. VVESTS has multiple interfaces with VA State agencies like LVA, DSS, DMV and DCLS. In addition to federal agencies like SSA, CDC, NCHS and NAPHSIS. VVESTS also do data exchanges with Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS).Responsibilities include: migrating all PLSQL Web toolkit modules or pages to Oracle APEX. Oracle Application Express (APEX) is a low-code development platform that enables you to build scalable, secure enterprise apps, with world-class features, that can be deployed anywhere. Primary focus will be the data modernization of vital statistics and vital records related projects.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**