Job TitleContract Length: 10 months with the possibility of extending based on project need.Candidate currently residing in Richmond, VA area is required.Your candidate is required to be onsite five days a week for the first 30 days. After that period, they may transition to a three-day onsite schedule based on performance and business needs.Works as part of the client's, Office of Information Management (OIM) team and plan, coordinate, develop, implement data modernization of vital statistics and vital records related projects.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 This technology is outdated.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 HIPPA regulations.VVESTS is one of the critical systems developed by client, 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).We will be 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.Required/Desired SkillsOracle 11g/18c/19c database. Required, 5 YearsStrong SQL and PL/SQL experience. Required, 5 YearsJavaScript OR jQuery. Required, 5 YearsOracle APEX. Required, 5 YearsOracle PL/SQL web toolkit. Highly desired, 2 YearsRESTful and SOAP Webservices. Desired, 2 Years