Overview
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:
Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications, databases, and system integrations that support public health programs and statewide surveillance activities.
Build and optimize database solutions, automated data processes, reports, and data exchanges that support public health reporting and decision-making.
Analyze business requirements and translate them into secure, scalable application designs and technical solutions.
Implement and support application environments, deployments, system upgrades, and technology improvements across multiple platforms.
Develop and execute testing strategies, test plans, and quality assurance processes to ensure applications perform as intended and meet security requirements.
Investigate and resolve application, database, integration, and performance issues ranging from routine defects to complex enterprise-wide problems.
Collaborate with business partners, vendors, and technical teams to deliver enhancements, support system operations, and improve service delivery.
Create and maintain technical documentation, development standards, and operational procedures that support long-term system sustainability.
About Washington Department of Health
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
