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Senior Application Developer

Internal Number: DOH8881

As the Senior Application Developer, you will design, build, and maintain critical web-based applications and data systems that support statewide public health operations. This recruitment will fill two project positions within the Office of the Secretary & Agency-wide Systems and Operations (OSAO) team, each leading development work for a major statewide initiative: the One Washington system integration effort and the WAHEALTH Real-Time Bed Tracking system. These positions serve as a senior technical specialist responsible for modernizing legacy applications, building new integrations, and ensuring the agency’s systems remain secure, reliable, and capable of supporting core business functions.

In this role, you will independently design, develop, test, implement, and maintain complex applications that interact with enterprise data systems and cloud platforms. You will work across the full development lifecycle, including application architecture, database development, testing, deployment, and ongoing system improvements.

These systems support critical data reporting and operational coordination across state agencies, hospitals, local health jurisdictions, and other partners. Your work will help ensure the reliability, security, and performance of systems that public health professionals depend on to monitor health data and respond to emerging needs across Washington.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications and enterprise systems that support public health programs, business operations, and statewide data reporting requirements.
  • Lead development for major statewide initiatives, including system remediation and integration with the One Washington platform and development of the WAHEALTH Real-Time Bed Tracking system.
  • Build and manage complex data systems, including relational databases, ETL pipelines, and data services that support reporting, analytics, and system integration.
  • Implement modern development practices using tools such as Azure services, DevOps pipelines, and source control platforms to support continuous integration, deployment, and high software quality.
  • Ensure application security, performance, and compliance by applying coding standards, security controls, and testing practices aligned with state and federal requirements.
  • Plan and coordinate system implementations, including developing project plans, managing timelines, and communicating progress with technical teams and program partners.
  • Analyze and resolve complex technical issues, identifying root causes, researching solutions, and implementing improvements to maintain system reliability.
  • Mentor developers and review code to strengthen coding standards, promote secure data practices, and support consistent development across the team.
  • Option1: Eleven (11) years (full-time equivalent) of progressive professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications. Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one-for-one basis.
  • Option 2: An associate’s degree or higher in an Information Technology program or a closely related field AND nine (9) years  of progressive professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications. Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one-for-one basis.
  • Option 3: A bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology program or a closely related field AND seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consulting, analyzing, designing, programming, installing and/or maintaining computer software applications. Additional years of experience can substitute for education on a one-for-one basis.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

  • At least five (5) years of professional experience in the software development field. Experience must include:
  • Developing enterprise class, highly secure, and object-oriented web-based application system.
  • Experience with integration technologies -API, RESTful services, SFTP, etc.
  • Experience with programming technologies such as .NET (ASP.Net, MVC, Core), XML/JSON, React, Angular, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, Ajax, jQuery, etc.
  • Experience with Agile development and methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
  • Ability to clearly communicate concepts and ideas to a variety of audiences both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand every aspect of a technical solution.
  • Ability to work in a demanding fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment.
About Washington State Department of Health
Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. To accomplish all of these, we collaborate with many partners every day. We help ensure a safer and healthier Washington by: Working to improve health through disease and injury prevention, immunization, and newborn screening Providing health and safety information, education and training so people can make healthy choices Promoting a health and wellness system where we live, learn, work, play and worship Addressing environmental health hazards associated with drinking water, food, air quality and pesticide exposure Protecting you and your family by licensing healthcare professionals, investigating disease outbreaks and preparing for emergencies
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Date Posted
03/17/2026
Job Reference
22126734
Organization
Washington State Department of Health
Location
Tumwater, WA
Category
Information Technology
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